Guest Post – Aretha Grant – The Lord is My Portion

Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays.  I love visiting my sister’s house for the holiday because I know she’s going to have all my favorites, with plenty left over for seconds….thirds if I’m feeling particularly greedy that day.  No one makes mac ’n cheese, turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, potato salad, and greens like myContinue reading “Guest Post – Aretha Grant – The Lord is My Portion”

Guest Post – Gloria Boone – 4 Things I Learned About Living a Life of Contentment

Contentment is defined, in general, as a state of happiness and satisfaction. Notice the word “state”. State implies an ongoing place of happiness and satisfaction. Does that mean that we don’t encounter troubles which can topple us from that position of contentment? Of course not! Throughout our lives, we have all been subjected to stuffContinue reading “Guest Post – Gloria Boone – 4 Things I Learned About Living a Life of Contentment”

Guest Post – Stacey Wilson – When Desires Overshadow Contentment

If I only had more money in my bank account…. If my house was bigger…… If I had a new car I just know I’d be happy….. If only I could buy that new furniture……. How many times have we all desired for something more than what we already have? Our bills are paid, butContinue reading “Guest Post – Stacey Wilson – When Desires Overshadow Contentment”

The Opposite Of Contentment

Roses are beautiful and smell terrific, but, the thorns can take away from their beauty. Ever try to cut your own rose from a bush? Some are very thorny while others are not so bad as long as you handle them correctly. Move your finger in the wrong direction and OUCH! You want to giveContinue reading “The Opposite Of Contentment”