In this world evil is pervasive and death is universal, but by faith we can learn contentment and find joy.
A good servant of Christ will devote himself to His service, discipline himself for godliness, and defend himself against derailment.
Followers of Christ are called to abide in Him, striving to walk as Christ walked in a stark difference from the world, which brings us assurance as our faith grows.
God uses time and its many frustrations to bring us to humility, teaching us trust, contentment, and joyful worship.
There are substantial gaps between the enjoyment God desires for us and our experiences of that enjoyment, but God has provided a bridge to span these gaps if we will…
Pursuing the wise life may result in temporal benefits but will not secure any lasting good; so live wisely but turn to Christ.
The pursuit of the good life will only leave you empty, exasperated, and exhausted; so pursue Christ instead, in whom alone are all the treasures of true wisdom.
God has afflicted mankind with the griefs of life to turn our hearts back to Him in humility by upending our illusion that human endeavor can overcome the curse.
Considered apart from the LORD, all things are wearisome and frustrating and have no lasting remembrance; but God promises justice and joy to all who fear and love Him.
Life in this broken world is a confusing mess that cannot be understood or controlled by human wisdom, but by faith we can learn to be joyfully content with our…