Learning to be Contented in Christ
The Greek word eucharisteo means to be grateful, feel thankful or to give thanks. I am training myself to do this, inspired by Ann Voskamp who brought this word to my attention along with the importance of focussing upon what God has already blessed me with. The posts in this category range through many ideas but are all united by the core value of giving thanks to God for His blessings in everyday, real life. Sometimes things are tough and the days do not feel blessed, this is the 'hard eucharisteo' in which I trust God for who He is more than what I get from Him.
Refusing to give thanks to God puts us on a slide towards idolatry. Praising God for His blessings lets us see past evil and view the perfections of Christ. Why then are so few men making a habit of gratitude? The girls are leaving the guys way behind in spiritual maturity! Read more »
I was tempted to skip my usual eucharisteo post this week, then read this today: The Most Exquisite Pleasure I Have Ever Had Giving thanks – as much and as often as we can for as many things as we can – is one of the most important spiritual habits we can cultivate. This is more [...] Read more »
Is there a way to move from torpor to transcendence? Something nice and mechanical that does not require any existing 'spiritualness' as a starting point? I think there is, read on to find out. Read more »
Today we are packing up the car ready to head off for our summer holiday. Although we don’t travel particularly far, it always seems a long way in hot weather with three young kids and a dog or two in a small car. We will be staying in a small cabin at a camping ground. [...] Read more »
We Kiwi Christians can be a bit confused when it comes to celebrating Christmas. Easter is easier – Easter bunny is clearly a crock and we find it reasonably easy to claim Easter as a Christian occasion because for the unbelievers around us it is just a long weekend and an excuse to eat chocolate. [...] Read more »
