He stands on top of a mountain and feels the Spirit of God pulse through his body. Life. Breath. Grace. Good gifts that seem to well up within as he surveys the panorama of jagged peaks. This is Alaska. Wildness that reaches inside you and awakens possibility. Beauty that whispers steady hope to ... read more
Wrestling with God
Jacob rolled on the ground throughout the night, hard rock pressing into his back, his opponent pressing into his side. He fought hard. He fought with fear. He fought with determination. Who was this Man with whom he struggled? "Bless me," Jacob cried out, knowing that this Wrestler was divine. Do ... read more
Fullness in Christ
His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness. 2 Peter 1:3 Advertising thrusts at us all sorts of products and solutions that we MUST have to be fulfilled. "You lack. You need this. You can't be happy ... read more
Gratitude and Contentment
Gratitude is a seed that grows into contentment. Every thankful thought roots contentment deeper into our hearts. But gratitude is so difficult. We are too busy complaining; we are distracted by envy and greed. And the weeds of discontentment choke out our attempts at thanksgiving. In talking about ... read more
The Mind of Contentment
How we engage our minds affects our level of contentment. When we dwell on the pain and trials of this world, our hearts are filled with hopelessness, worry, and fear. It takes intentionality to focus a mind on things of goodness, peace, and grace. Without direction, our thoughts float their own ... read more
Contentment and Asceticism
Contentment is not about denying ourselves good things. Whereas simplicity and asceticism can be good disciplines to follow, they don’t automatically lead to contentment. In fact, when we deny ourselves things for the sake of being super spiritual, we usually end up pretty discontent. Why? Because ... read more
The Groaning of Contentment
"For while we are in this tent, we groan and are burdened, because we do not wish to be unclothed but to be clothed with our heavenly dwelling, so that what is mortal may be swallowed up by life. Now it is God who has made us for this very purpose and has given us the Spirit as a deposit, ... read more
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