Out of the Chaos
Inspiration for living outside of the chaos.
Tag: contentment
OUT OF THE CHAOS 07.16.2021
8And God will generously provide all you need. Then you will always have everything you need and plenty left over to share with others. 2 Corinthians 9:8 6Yet true godliness with contentment is itself great wealth. 1 Timothy 6:6 In the two verses above, the underlined word(s) are translated from the same Greek word – …
OUT OF THE CHAOS 07.15.2021
In the New Testament, Paul writes a letter to his protege, Timothy. Paul left for Macedonia and Timothy remained in Ephesus to give leadership to the fledgingly church. Specifically, Paul wanted to Timothy to stand guard against teaching that was contrary to the truth of Jesus. It seems people then were like people now and …
OUT OF THE CHAOS 07.13.2021
Contentment is feeling or showing satisfaction with one’s possessions, status or situation; to be pleased. It certainly behooves me to be content in the place I am. Sometimes, though, I am prodded to move out of my situation into something different. It might be “better” or maybe it’s just the next step in God’s good …
OUT OF THE CHAOS 07.12.2021
I moved to Indiana in 1985. For many years, I hailed from Montana moving to Indiana only when I married. I remember many times looking longingly at other places to live. We would dream of settling in some more romantic space with opportunity, scenery and, to be honest, a starting over. It certainly wasn’t that …
OUT OF THE CHAOS 02.01.2021
As I sat down to write this post, the phrase “the sun comes up, it’s a new day dawning” ran through my mind. Being sure it is a song, I googled the phrase and sure enough, it is! I read the lyrics and quickly realized the song put into words what God has been laying …
OUT OF THE CHAOS 09.24.2020
6Remember this—a farmer who plants only a few seeds will get a small crop. But the one who plants generously will get a generous crop. 7You must each decide in your heart how much to give. And don’t give reluctantly or in response to pressure. “For God loves a person who gives cheerfully.” 8And God will generously …
Daily Reads 05.15.2019
Read: 1 Corinthians 12:4-7 Years ago Dave and I were involved in a group of young married couples at our church. One evening the group decided to visit the older folks from church and sing with them. Now, I am not a song leader. I can sing, but I don’t lead singing. But for whatever …
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