• Bible opened to book of Psalms next to candle and greenery illustrate Bible verses about contentment

    18 Bible Verses that Encourage Contentment

    Contentment is a key part of the Christian life but it can be a struggle to find contentment. So what does the Bible say about it? If you’re looking for Bible verses to help encourage you to be content, please take…

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    Finding Contentment and Joy in the Christian Life

    For years, I struggled with finding contentment and joy as a Christian. I felt purposeless, unfulfilled, and often found myself fighting with depression. To me, it seemed like contentment was some mystical state of being that eluded me. I would re-read…

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    Finding Contentment Through Prayer

    Have you ever struggled with finding contentment through prayer. I know I have. In fact, I’ve found that there are two words that can make it extremely difficult for me to be content if I dwell on them. If only. Maybe…

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    Faithful and Content in the Wait

    I have a small closet and twice a year I end up packing away some of my clothes so that I’ll have enough room for the clothes I need for the upcoming season. It’s a task that I both love and…

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    A Prayer for When Christmas is Hard

    My family has gone through its share of hard Christmases. For example, in 2020, I received a call a few days before flying to visit family for the holidays. It was a stressful year. Not only was there a global pandemic…

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    Finding God’s Peace During a Stressful Christmas Season

    Let me know if this sounds familiar—you visit five different craft stores looking for the perfect material for your Christmas wreath. You open five different browsers to search ten different websites to find that perfect Christmas gift. You’re phone rings constantly…

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    A Grander Celebration

    Christmas is my favorite season. It’s cliche, but I love the gifts, the food, and the time I get to spend with family. I also love the feeling that anything is possible; a sense that something miraculous is just at the…