Category: Life Notes

Life Notes—December 3, 2009  “…I have learned to be content with whatever I have.  I know what it is to have little, and I know what it is to have plenty.  In any and all circumstances I have learned the secret of being well-fed and of going hungry, of having plenty and of being in … Continue reading Conditional Contentment

Life Notes—November 26, 2009  “There will be signs in the sun, the moon, and the stars, and on the earth distress among nations confused by the roaring of the sea and the waves.  People will faint from fear and foreboding of what is coming upon the world, for the powers of the heavens will be … Continue reading Reading the Signs

Life Notes—November 19, 2009  “Therefore do not worry, saying, ‘What will we eat?’ or ‘What will we drink?’ or ‘What will we wear?’ …indeed your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things.” Matthew 6:31-32  “In every life we have some trouble, but when you worry you make it double, Don’t worry, be happy!”  … Continue reading Don’t Worry, Be Thankful

Life Notes—November 12, 2009  “She made this vow: ‘O Lord of hosts, if only you will look on the misery of your servant, and remember me, and not forget your servant, but will give to your servant a male child, then I will set him before you as a nazirite until the day of his … Continue reading Bargaining With God

Life Notes—November 5, 2009  “For to all those who have, more will be given, and they will have an abundance; but from those who have nothing, even what they have will be taken away.”  Matthew 25: 29                                    The above passage is the conclusion of the parable of the talents.  I remember wondering, as a younger … Continue reading Talented Use of Talents

Life Notes—October 29, 2009  “See that none of you repays evil for evil, but always seek to do good to one another and to all. Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” 1 Thessalonians 5:15-18 There are many passages in … Continue reading Rejoice Always

Life Notes—October 22, 2009  “He was trying to see who Jesus was, but on account of the crowd he could not, because he was short in stature.  So he ran ahead and climbed a sycamore tree to see him; because he was going to pass that way.”  Luke 19:3-4                                    When I was in college I … Continue reading Great Encounters

Life Notes—October 15, 2009  “…Take care!  Be on your guard against all kinds of greed, for one’s life does not consist in the abundance of possessions.”  Luke 12:15                                    Sometimes I get totally obsessed with wanting something.  Not needing it, mind you, just wanting it.  Often it is not some inexpensive item either, but a major … Continue reading Possessions

Life Notes—October 8, 2009  “Honor the Lord with your substance and with the first fruits of all your produce; then your barns will be filled with plenty, and your vats will be bursting with wine.”  Proverbs 3: 9-10                                    Did you hear the one about the preacher who was asked how he decided the amount to give … Continue reading First Fruits

Life Notes—October 1, 2009  “But those who want to be rich fall into temptation and are trapped by many senseless and harmful desires that plunge people into ruin and destruction.  For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil…” 1 Timothy 6:9-10a                                    Well, I am glad I’m not rich enough to … Continue reading Contentment