“Contentment is not satisfaction. It is the grateful, faithful, fruitful use of what we have, little or much. It is to take the cup of Providence, and call upon the name of the Lord. What the cup contains is its contents. To get all that is in the cup is the act and art of … Read more

“Ye are the light of the world.  A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid.  Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house.  Let your light so shine before men, that they may … Read more

“Those who are incapable of committing great crimes do not readily suspect them in others.” -Francois De La Rochefoucauld (1613-1680) Interesting words to read this morning. On one hand, it seems silly to say to myself “I could never have done that” and then turn around and say “but I see how so-and-so could have.” … Read more

“It is impossible for that man to despair who remembers that his Helper is omnipotent.” –Jeremy Taylor When I stop and think about it, it is amazing how much of my day is filled with instances of the impossible. Yesterday morning I was sitting in one meeting, realizing that I needed to be across town … Read more