Contentment

The Diamond Mine of Golconda

Russell Conwell told of an ancient Persian, Ali Hafed, who owned a very large farm that had orchards, grain fields, and gardens. Ali was a wealthy and content man. One day Ali entertained a guest who told him all about diamonds and how wealthy he...

Contentment, Wealth

114 Years Without Complaints

On November 4, 2010, Eunice Sandborn became the world’s oldest living person. She celebrated her 114th birthday in July, 20, 2010, at her church, First Baptist, in Jacksonville, Texas. Eunice says that she not only loves everything about her...

Contentment, Gratefulness, Perspective

The Danger of Comparison

“Don’t be guilty of comparing your accomplishments or performances with those of any other preacher. To do so is to lessen your own effectiveness and frustrate the grace of God. You are you, and to attempt to become more is...

Contentment, Pride, Quote

The Eagle and the Weasel

A man once saw a bald eagle soaring in circles. The circles began to tighten and the man looked over to see a weasel. Suddenly the eagle dropped out of the sky like a jet and caught the weasel in its talons. Amazingly, as the eagle began to fly...

Contentment

8 Contributors to Peace of Mind

Duke University did a study on “peace of mind.” Factors found to contribute greatly to emotional and mental stability are:

1. The absence of suspicion and resentment. Nursing a grudge was a major factor in unhappiness.

2. Not...

Contentment, Stress, Worry

The Quaker and His Neighbor

A devout Quaker was watching his new neighbor move in next door. After all kinds of modern appliances, electronic gadgets, plush furniture, and costly wall hangings had been carried in, the onlooker called out, “If you find you’re lacking...

Contentment, Humor

Contentment Is Learned in Trials

“If we would find content[ment], let us go to homes where women are crippled with rheumatism, or dying of cancer, where comforts are few, where long hours of loneliness are not broken by the intrusion of friendly faces, where the pittance of...

Contentment, Quote

Personal Devotions

In the 1880s a young man who was an earnest Christian found employment in a pawnshop. Although he disliked the work, he did it faithfully as unto the Lord until a more desirable opportunity opened for him. To prepare himself for a life of...

Contentment, Dedication, Faithfulness, Prayer, Priority, Spiritual Growth

Gratefulness

John Wesley was about 21 years of age when he went to Oxford University. He came from a Christian home, and he was gifted with a keen mind and good looks. Yet, in those days he was a bit snobbish and sarcastic. One night, however, something...

Contentment, Gratefulness, Joy

Contentment

The Diamond Mine of Golconda

114 Years Without Complaints

The Danger of Comparison

The Eagle and the Weasel

8 Contributors to Peace of Mind

The Quaker and His Neighbor

Contentment Is Learned in Trials

Personal Devotions

Gratefulness

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