In 1 Timothy 6:6, the Apostle Paul says, “Now godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out. And having food and clothing, with these we shall be content.” He tells the Philippians in 4:11, “Not that I speak from want, for I have learned to be content in whatever circumstances I am.”
By the time I reached junior high, I discovered that I could run faster than almost everyone in my school. I don’t remember anyone ever beating me in a 50-yard dash, and in high school, few in my city, region or state could break the tape ahead of me in the 100. Beyond those distances however, my winning quotient dropped dramatically. Continue Reading →