IHS TOGETHER / EVANGELICAL CHURCH ALLIANCE INTL.

Musing: Contending for Contentment

When it comes to contentment, there are things in my life that I would have changed or done differently. Maybe not a whole lot, but I am not content about everything that has gone and is going on in my life. All of us want to have contentment and search for it daily. We look to find that satisfaction, but we just can't seem to make it happen in all circumstances.

Do you remember the song, “I Can't Get No Satisfaction?” I think all of us struggle with that frustration, because we all earnestly desire that contentment that is mentioned in the Scriptures.  We want the satisfaction of knowing who we are as individuals in our walk with God. It is a struggle.

Contending for contentment begins when we admit to ourselves that there are times when we want more. We want to have a satisfaction that the world cannot provide to us. Even though we have a lot of positive things going on in our lives, we continue searching for that other thing - that one more thing that we think will give us satisfaction and contentment, yet we can't seem to find it. It appears to be elusive, but the Scriptures tell us that we can find that elusive contentment. It is an understanding that, regardless of our circumstances, regardless of whether we are in need or have a lot, there is only one person in our lives that can give us that contentment and that satisfaction. That person is our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Blessings, Chaplain Krupnik

Musing: Contending for Contentment

When it comes to contentment, there are things in my life that I would have changed or done differently. Maybe not a whole lot, but I am not content about everything that has gone and is going on in my life. All of us want to have contentment and search for it daily. We look to find that satisfaction, but we just can't seem to make it happen in all circumstances.

Do you remember the song, “I Can't Get No Satisfaction?” I think all of us struggle with that frustration, because we all earnestly desire that contentment that is mentioned in the Scriptures.  We want the satisfaction of knowing who we are as individuals in our walk with God. It is a struggle.

Contending for contentment begins when we admit to ourselves that there are times when we want more. We want to have a satisfaction that the world cannot provide to us. Even though we have a lot of positive things going on in our lives, we continue searching for that other thing - that one more thing that we think will give us satisfaction and contentment, yet we can't seem to find it. It appears to be elusive, but the Scriptures tell us that we can find that elusive contentment. It is an understanding that, regardless of our circumstances, regardless of whether we are in need or have a lot, there is only one person in our lives that can give us that contentment and that satisfaction. That person is our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Blessings, Chaplain Krupnik

Musing: Contending for Contentment

When it comes to contentment, there are things in my life that I would have changed or done differently. Maybe not a whole lot, but I am not content about everything that has gone and is going on in my life. All of us want to have contentment and search for it daily. We look to find that satisfaction, but we just can't seem to make it happen in all circumstances.

Do you remember the song, “I Can't Get No Satisfaction?” I think all of us struggle with that frustration, because we all earnestly desire that contentment that is mentioned in the Scriptures.  We want the satisfaction of knowing who we are as individuals in our walk with God. It is a struggle.

Contending for contentment begins when we admit to ourselves that there are times when we want more. We want to have a satisfaction that the world cannot provide to us. Even though we have a lot of positive things going on in our lives, we continue searching for that other thing - that one more thing that we think will give us satisfaction and contentment, yet we can't seem to find it. It appears to be elusive, but the Scriptures tell us that we can find that elusive contentment. It is an understanding that, regardless of our circumstances, regardless of whether we are in need or have a lot, there is only one person in our lives that can give us that contentment and that satisfaction. That person is our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Blessings, Chaplain Krupnik

Musing: Contending for Contentment

When it comes to contentment, there are things in my life that I would have changed or done differently. Maybe not a whole lot, but I am not content about everything that has gone and is going on in my life. All of us want to have contentment and search for it daily. We look to find that satisfaction, but we just can't seem to make it happen in all circumstances.

Do you remember the song, “I Can't Get No Satisfaction?” I think all of us struggle with that frustration, because we all earnestly desire that contentment that is mentioned in the Scriptures.  We want the satisfaction of knowing who we are as individuals in our walk with God. It is a struggle.

Contending for contentment begins when we admit to ourselves that there are times when we want more. We want to have a satisfaction that the world cannot provide to us. Even though we have a lot of positive things going on in our lives, we continue searching for that other thing - that one more thing that we think will give us satisfaction and contentment, yet we can't seem to find it. It appears to be elusive, but the Scriptures tell us that we can find that elusive contentment. It is an understanding that, regardless of our circumstances, regardless of whether we are in need or have a lot, there is only one person in our lives that can give us that contentment and that satisfaction. That person is our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Blessings, Chaplain Krupnik

Musing: Contending for Contentment

When it comes to contentment, there are things in my life that I would have changed or done differently. Maybe not a whole lot, but I am not content about everything that has gone and is going on in my life. All of us want to have contentment and search for it daily. We look to find that satisfaction, but we just can't seem to make it happen in all circumstances.

Do you remember the song, “I Can't Get No Satisfaction?” I think all of us struggle with that frustration, because we all earnestly desire that contentment that is mentioned in the Scriptures.  We want the satisfaction of knowing who we are as individuals in our walk with God. It is a struggle.

Contending for contentment begins when we admit to ourselves that there are times when we want more. We want to have a satisfaction that the world cannot provide to us. Even though we have a lot of positive things going on in our lives, we continue searching for that other thing - that one more thing that we think will give us satisfaction and contentment, yet we can't seem to find it. It appears to be elusive, but the Scriptures tell us that we can find that elusive contentment. It is an understanding that, regardless of our circumstances, regardless of whether we are in need or have a lot, there is only one person in our lives that can give us that contentment and that satisfaction. That person is our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Blessings, Chaplain Krupnik

Musing: Contending for Contentment

When it comes to contentment, there are things in my life that I would have changed or done differently. Maybe not a whole lot, but I am not content about everything that has gone and is going on in my life. All of us want to have contentment and search for it daily. We look to find that satisfaction, but we just can't seem to make it happen in all circumstances.

Do you remember the song, “I Can't Get No Satisfaction?” I think all of us struggle with that frustration, because we all earnestly desire that contentment that is mentioned in the Scriptures.  We want the satisfaction of knowing who we are as individuals in our walk with God. It is a struggle.

Contending for contentment begins when we admit to ourselves that there are times when we want more. We want to have a satisfaction that the world cannot provide to us. Even though we have a lot of positive things going on in our lives, we continue searching for that other thing - that one more thing that we think will give us satisfaction and contentment, yet we can't seem to find it. It appears to be elusive, but the Scriptures tell us that we can find that elusive contentment. It is an understanding that, regardless of our circumstances, regardless of whether we are in need or have a lot, there is only one person in our lives that can give us that contentment and that satisfaction. That person is our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Blessings, Chaplain Krupnik

Musing: Contending for Contentment

When it comes to contentment, there are things in my life that I would have changed or done differently. Maybe not a whole lot, but I am not content about everything that has gone and is going on in my life. All of us want to have contentment and search for it daily. We look to find that satisfaction, but we just can't seem to make it happen in all circumstances.

Do you remember the song, “I Can't Get No Satisfaction?” I think all of us struggle with that frustration, because we all earnestly desire that contentment that is mentioned in the Scriptures.  We want the satisfaction of knowing who we are as individuals in our walk with God. It is a struggle.

Contending for contentment begins when we admit to ourselves that there are times when we want more. We want to have a satisfaction that the world cannot provide to us. Even though we have a lot of positive things going on in our lives, we continue searching for that other thing - that one more thing that we think will give us satisfaction and contentment, yet we can't seem to find it. It appears to be elusive, but the Scriptures tell us that we can find that elusive contentment. It is an understanding that, regardless of our circumstances, regardless of whether we are in need or have a lot, there is only one person in our lives that can give us that contentment and that satisfaction. That person is our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Blessings, Chaplain Krupnik

Musing: Contending for Contentment

When it comes to contentment, there are things in my life that I would have changed or done differently. Maybe not a whole lot, but I am not content about everything that has gone and is going on in my life. All of us want to have contentment and search for it daily. We look to find that satisfaction, but we just can't seem to make it happen in all circumstances.

Do you remember the song, “I Can't Get No Satisfaction?” I think all of us struggle with that frustration, because we all earnestly desire that contentment that is mentioned in the Scriptures.  We want the satisfaction of knowing who we are as individuals in our walk with God. It is a struggle.

Contending for contentment begins when we admit to ourselves that there are times when we want more. We want to have a satisfaction that the world cannot provide to us. Even though we have a lot of positive things going on in our lives, we continue searching for that other thing - that one more thing that we think will give us satisfaction and contentment, yet we can't seem to find it. It appears to be elusive, but the Scriptures tell us that we can find that elusive contentment. It is an understanding that, regardless of our circumstances, regardless of whether we are in need or have a lot, there is only one person in our lives that can give us that contentment and that satisfaction. That person is our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Blessings, Chaplain Krupnik

Musing: The 3-D Life

 A few weeks ago, we had our little family vacation and one of the things that we did was tour the Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff.    One of the exhibits was in 3-D, so we were given a pair of 3-D glasses when we first went into the exhibit room.  I don’t know if you have ever used a pair of these specialized spectacles but, when you put them on, you have the ability to view images specifically developed for the purpose to be seen in a three-dimensional construction.  The images we were gazing at were the landscape of Mars, which gave new insight and perspective to the depth of its caverns.  When you take the glasses off, you see 2-dimensionional pictures but, with 3-D, you get that additional dimension that enhances your senses and understanding.  We already have a limited natural perspective but, looking at art, photography, or film, you lose even more perspective unless you use 3-D glasses. I think a lot of times within our own Christian lives and walk with God, we fail to see the depth and perspective that God wants us to have because we don’t put on His 3-D glasses, or what I call, 3(in 1)-Divinity glasses.  This gives us supernatural ability to clearly see yourself, others and circumstances the way that God sees. We need to look through different glasses in order to live the 3-D Life. The Scriptures remind us that there is more to being a Christian than just calling ourselves one, and we need to gain the 3-D perspective.  This perspective grants us the ability to see and understand the depth of wisdom that only the Holy Spirit can give.  God wants us to have His understanding in how we participate and are active in this Christian life in all areas, including sacraments and ordinances that we practice as the Church of Jesus Christ. There is something more important here than our religious conduct and actions. Blessings, Chaplain Krupnik

Musing: The 3-D Life

 A few weeks ago, we had our little family vacation and one of the things that we did was tour the Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff.    One of the exhibits was in 3-D, so we were given a pair of 3-D glasses when we first went into the exhibit room.  I don’t know if you have ever used a pair of these specialized spectacles but, when you put them on, you have the ability to view images specifically developed for the purpose to be seen in a three-dimensional construction.  The images we were gazing at were the landscape of Mars, which gave new insight and perspective to the depth of its caverns.  When you take the glasses off, you see 2-dimensionional pictures but, with 3-D, you get that additional dimension that enhances your senses and understanding.  We already have a limited natural perspective but, looking at art, photography, or film, you lose even more perspective unless you use 3-D glasses. I think a lot of times within our own Christian lives and walk with God, we fail to see the depth and perspective that God wants us to have because we don’t put on His 3-D glasses, or what I call, 3(in 1)-Divinity glasses.  This gives us supernatural ability to clearly see yourself, others and circumstances the way that God sees. We need to look through different glasses in order to live the 3-D Life. The Scriptures remind us that there is more to being a Christian than just calling ourselves one, and we need to gain the 3-D perspective.  This perspective grants us the ability to see and understand the depth of wisdom that only the Holy Spirit can give.  God wants us to have His understanding in how we participate and are active in this Christian life in all areas, including sacraments and ordinances that we practice as the Church of Jesus Christ. There is something more important here than our religious conduct and actions. Blessings, Chaplain Krupnik