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Month: March 2016

The Search for Contentment

Many people try to find contentment, they search for it, which is why they fail to have it.  Contentment, like patience, must be chosen, exercised, practiced.  It is not something we bump into or something we find like a hidden treasure.  It is a path, and it is attainable by everyone, not just those lucky few who land on the right square in life.

I would add that moderation is a key to happiness and contentment.  People who live by extremes are very happy, at times.  But then life is bad the rest of the time.  It follows, then, that they get addicted to the high of happiness, and in so doing they forsake so many other things in life, even good things, to pursue the highs.  And thus they ensure a life of chasing, rather than possessing, happiness.

Bitterness in Leadership

Hebrews 12:15, Looking diligently lest any man fail of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up trouble you, and thereby many be defiled

Disappointment is inevitable in life.  This is certainly true in leadership, where managing relationships with people we lead has an increased potential for constantly missed expectations and for hurt.  Because of the increased interaction with others, leadership is a setup for pain.  Sure, being a leader can also be greatly fulfilling, but it would be foolish to think there are no frustrations on the way to that satisfaction.

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Are You Feeling Overrun?

Proverbs 25:28, “He that hath no rule over his own spirit is like a city that is broken down, and without walls.”

We often cite the above verse when talking about anger. And rightfully so – more often than not, that is exactly what comes to mind when we think of ruling our spirit. But the verse, and the principle it expresses, cover a much wider range of topics than simply our temper. Continue reading

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