…But godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into this world and we take nothing out of it (1 Timothy 6:6). Godliness with contentment. Can you have godliness without contentment? Yes. Guilty. Paul continues to write to Timothy: But you, man of God, flee from all this, (the love of money and desire to be famous) and pursue …
A Mother’s Faith
I am a writer for a new online religion newspaper called Wilmington FAVS. I find stories of groups and ministries that reach out to the needy in the community. The blog is called Walk the Talk. Every week our editor throws out a Viewpoint question. Contributors share their opinions and experiences. Some questions are political. All personal. And sometimes just down-right …
Do You Love Me?
Have you ever made a really bad mistake? Have you had a selfish, sinful moment that you would go back in time and change if you could? Has fear ever caused you to deny your faith? That’s what happened to Peter. He seemed to be the most fervent and radical of Jesus’ disciples. Maybe even the strongest of the twelve …
Desperate Places
He was on His way to answer a father’s dire plea. She was desperate. Despite the crowded streets of Jerusalem that day, they both pushed through to complete their tasks. Jesus was on a very important mission. So was she. She had been bleeding as many years as the young girl Jesus was heading to visit. Strange coincidence? What else did they …
Wants to be Found
Warning:And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to Him must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him (Hebrews 11:6). Promise:…Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all …