Of course, there is a great gain in godliness combined with contentment. — 1 Timothy 6:6 Contentment can mean being satisfied with what you have, without constantly desiring more. It’s a state of peace and gratitude, rather than anxiety over belongings and wants. St. Paul emphasizes that real gain comes from the inner peace and purpose…
Us vs. Them
He has filled the hungry with good things, and sent the rich away empty. — Luke 1:53. Today’s scripture is not my favorite. It is hard not to read it without thinking of what bothers me about modern politics. It seems we spend most of our political energy talking about what is wrong about the…
Be Still
Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for him. — Psalm 37:7. One thing that doesn’t come naturally is being still. Watch any child, and within minutes you know what I mean. Sitting or standing still is an impossibility. I know many adults who never learned to be still. They are always in motion. Our…
Sabbath Day
Today’s meditation was filled with strange thoughts. Have you ever wondered what God does on the Sabbath. He is supposed to have rested after creating heaven and earth. He/she admonishes us to keep it holy. But what does God do? Do you think he takes in a ball game with a hot dog and a…
Turning Over The Soil
Nothing saves us from the tragedy of ossifying more surely than a devotion to regularly turning over the soil of personhood so that new expressions of the soul can come abloom. — Maria Popova. I am attracted to the imagery of turning over the soil being like recreating oneself. No, I’m not talking about a…