A Bible acrostic by Noreen Roth, encouraging contentment in God and His care

contentment -- a Bible acrostic by Noreen Roth

Contentment — those who have it and godliness have gained two great things. How do we become content? (Or is the real question, how do we choose contentment?)

Mom sent me her latest Bible acrostic last week. Now you can see it for yourself. 🙂

Casting all your care upon Him (1 Peter 5:7).
Our help is in the name of the Lord (Psalm 124:8). Continue reading

Get it right or go forever wrong!

What is your cause in life?

OK, a person can have multiple causes to guide and define his living. Got it.

What is the primary cause in your life?

I’m not asking what it should be. Nor am I asking what you would like for it to be. I’m asking you what it is. No, actually, I’m asking more than that. I’m asking what cause has given direction and purpose and definition to your life for the last six months (at least).

This morning I got to thinking about this because of this fragment in the Scripture reading by one of our congregation’s ministers: “Is there not a cause?” (1 Samuel 17:29).

That’s a question to search my heart, a question by which to evaluate my life! Continue reading