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Cultivating Contentment in a World of Stuff

A white watering can sprays sparkling droplets over blooming pink flowers in a sunlit green garden, creating a fresh, peaceful mood.

I once read about a missionary family who were facing difficulties and had limited provisions. Worry, discouragement and unhappiness plagued them. Until one day when their young son prayed before lunch. “Thank you Lord,” he prayed. “Thank you for everything we have. Thank you for our family, for our house, for our clothes, for thisContinueContinue reading “Cultivating Contentment in a World of Stuff”

The Wise Woman with a Stone

Farm woman carrying a woven basket walks through lush rice terraces, with a small hut and misty hills glowing in warm morning light.

If you could leave behind only one thing what would it be? Wealth and possessions? Family heirlooms? For me those aren’t even in the running. Not only because I have few such things to leave behind. But above all, I hope to leave a lasting legacy. Leaving a legacy I may not be remembered forContinueContinue reading “The Wise Woman with a Stone”