Tag Archives: contentment

The secret of getting what you want…

Posted on May 31, 2007 by Darren Ethier

“The secret to having everything you want out of life is the realization that you really don’t want most of the things you think you want.” – Bo Bennett

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Exemption from hardship?

Posted on November 30, 2006 by Darren Ethier

“No one gets an exemption from hardship on planet earth. How we receive it hinges on whether we believe in an alternate reality that transcends the one we know so well. The Bible never minimizes hardship or unfairness – witness … Continue reading →

Posted in Illustrations, Quotes | Tagged adversity, attitude, bearing, bitterness, brokenness, commitment, contentment, depression, Eternal Truths You Can Depend On, faith, hardship, hope, persecution, perseverence, problems, promise, resolution, second-coming, stress, tragedy, trials, unfairness | Leave a comment

Get Dressed!

Posted on November 12, 2006 by Darren Ethier

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What does it mean to be “clothed in Christ”? This message is an encouragement to those who are redeemed to live the redeemed life! Continue reading →

Posted in Podcast, Sermons, Sunday Morning Service | Tagged authenticity, choose_christ, consumerism, contentment, cross_culture, dressed, flesh, focus, freedom, fruit, holiness, influence, integrity, life, light, living, living-water, love, sacred, thinking | 2 Comments

Kingdom clothes or Beggar’s rags?

Posted on November 8, 2006 by Darren Ethier

A beggar lived near the King’s palace. One day he saw a proclamation posted that invited anyone to come and dine with the King. Yet the beggar looked down at his filthy rags and realized there was no way he … Continue reading →

Posted in Illustrations, Stories | Tagged abundance, attitude, Authentic Christianity, authenticity, believe, blessing, blessings, call, called, calling, change, character, choices, choose_christ, complacent, consumerism, contentment, forgiveness, gifts, good-news, grace, pride, problems, reaping | Leave a comment

“Oh no, my Rolex!”

Posted on November 8, 2006 by Darren Ethier

I heard a joke this past week about a young man who was driving his BMW around a curve when he realized the car was out of control and about to plummet over a cliff. The young man jumped out, … Continue reading →

Posted in Humor, Illustrations | Tagged contentment, dissatisfaction, gratefulness, priorities, stewardship, thankful, values | Leave a comment