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 ...

The Dangers of Contentment

A man looking at the present in light of the future, and taking his whole being into account, may be contented with his lot: that is Christian contentment. ...

Where Does Contentment Come From?

At some point in life, we must ask ourselves: Is contentment created internally or is it the result of "how things are going"?

Finding Peace on the Journey

[My friend Marge had an experience] aboard a plane bound for Cleveland, waiting for takeoff. As she settled into her seat, Marge noticed a strange phenomenon. ...

God Knows Who We Really Are

He has great tranquility and peace of heart who does not regard praise or blame, and he will soon be at peace and content who has a good conscience. You ...

The Power of Deeds

Major Osipovich, an air force pilot for the former USSR, planned to give a talk at his children's school about peace. But he would need time off during ...

Losing Peace and Joy

I remember talking to a girl here in this church two or three years ago. She said, "Jill, I've lost my joy, I've lost my peace, and I want ...

Out of Control

When my life is out of control, my mind is out of control.

In the Thick of Foes

Jesus Christ lived in the midst of his enemies. At the end all his disciples deserted him. On the cross he was utterly alone, surrounded by evildoers ...