Bitter Envy

There is an ancient tale about two people, one of whom was envious of the other. The envious person was once given an opportunity to ask a favor from ...

Can't Take It with You

In All Is Calm, Donna Schaper writes:

There we were, two twenty-eight-year-olds in love, on the rim of the Grand Canyon on New Year's Eve. As we watched ...

Content with God's Gifts

One story tells of a mother and son who lived in a forest. One day when they were out a tornado surprised them.

The mother clung to a tree and tried to ...

Things Don't Mean Happiness

Fortune magazine quotes a comment made by billionaire H. Ross Perot: "Guys, just remember, if you get real lucky, if you make a lot of money, if ...

Faith Despite Hunger

Faith on a full stomach may be simply contentment--but if you have it when you're hungry, it's genuine.

Worth Fighting For?

The Bishop of Assisi once said to St. Francis, "I think your life is too hard, too rough. You don't possess anything in this world." And ...

Nothing Needed

Socrates was wont to say—"They are most happy and nearest the Gods that needed nothing." And coming once up into the Exchange at Athens, ...

Pure Contentment

He that is down needs fear no fall;

He that is low, no pride;

He that is humble, ever shall

Have God to be his guide.

I am content with what I have,

Little ...

Reaching for the Moon

High expectations are easily stated, may be rationalized as evidence of superior spirituality, and drive most leaders nuts. It takes genuine skill and ...

Real Wealth

If one should guide his life by true principals, man's greatest wealth is to live on a little with a contented mind; for a little is never lacking. ...