I have learned to be contented whether I have much or little…how to live on almost nothing or with everything…the secret of contentment in every situation, be it a full stomach or hunger, plenty or want; for I can do everything with the help of Christ who strengthens me. Philippians 4:11-13
Welcome Rain! California isn't the only area suffering from a long-term drought. If you have been a follower at my "Cottage" for any length of time, you know posts have been few and far between for the past couple of years! And non-existent since late in 2015. Lots of reasons [uh...excuses?...] for the sparse posts. The reason for… Continue reading end of the drought
All scriptures quoted on The Contentment Cottage Blog are from the Revised Standard Version of the Bible (RSV), unless otherwise noted: Revised Standard Version of the Bible (RSV) Published by Zondervan Corp. Grand Rapids, MI 49500 Library of Congress Catalog Card Number 64-17541 Women of Faith Study Bible (NIV) New International Version Published by Zondervan… Continue reading bibliography
A note from God: Up all night thinking about praying, but feeling the need to write my prayers - but what is the point of writing? Very clearly heard Him say, "how do you think the Bible was written? All of my servants, from Moses to John the Revelator, wrote their thoughts and prayers." Blessed… Continue reading why write
First things first...Dick didn't get up this morning as he usually does. He complained of "feeling poorly" Sunday morning and was not himself most of the day. Don't know what's going on with him, but I pray, in Jesus name, that he will prosper and be in health, even as you Lord, have prospered his… Continue reading feeling poorly
Today's goal was to simplify and unclutter my life. Step one - LESS is MORE - Although one is often not enough, two are often too many. ♥ As a result I just now hit DELETE on two facebook pages and two blogs. Too many! After today my personal timeline and nanaellen.com will be enough. Step… Continue reading less is more
Maturity is the ability to control anger and settle differences without violence. Maturity is patience. It is the willingness to pass up immediate pleasures in favor of a long-term gain. Maturity is perseverance, the ability to sweat out a project or a situation in spite of heavy opposition and discouraging setbacks. Maturity is the capacity… Continue reading maturity is an art
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