Category Archives: Contentment

The Living Sacrifice of Love

I was just browsing through some of Elisabeth’s articles on Boundless, and found one I thought was apropos to re-visit with the wedding season full upon us and all these beautiful stories of June brides…
It was only because of the mercies of God that, after years of wrestling, I finally relinquished control of my love [...]

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A Rose from a Brier

Thou hast not that, My child, but thou hast Me,
And am I not alone enough for thee?
I know it all, know how thy heart was set
Upon this joy which is not given yet.
And well I know how through the wistful days
Thou walkest all the dear familiar ways,
As unregarded as a breath of [...]

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Contentment

I have to confess, I didn’t like being a child. It was boring and there were so many important things I needed to do in life that I couldn’t do until I reached an older age…
I have to confess that I hated being engaged, why did it take sooo long to get married to the [...]

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Content but not Complete – Part Four

Contentment While Single
Yes, it is possible! Not easy, but possible. Of course, the biggest reason we singles struggle with contentment is the same reason everyone does: it’s our sin nature. We all want things we don’t have. This is apparently true for married people, too! Everyone has the ability, through Christ’s strength, to [...]

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Content but not Complete – Part Three

The Gift of Singleness
If I had a dollar for every time I’ve heard or read that singleness is a gift and a blessing, I’d be able to buy all the books on my wish list – and believe me, it’s long! It seems like it’s usually married people who speak of the gift of singleness. [...]

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