Author Archives: LaraLex

But godliness actually is a source of great gain when accompanied by contentment [that contentment which comes from a sense of inner confidence based on the sufficiency of God]…But those who [are not financially ethical and] crave to get rich [with a compulsive, greedy longing for wealth] fall into temptation and a trap and into many foolishContinue reading “Contented Living (Part 2)”

But godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it. But if we have food and clothing, we will be content with that. – I Timothy 6: 6-8 NLT I recently had to get a new car, which I didn’t intend to do at this time,Continue reading “Contented Living (Part 1)”

Understand this, my beloved brothers and sisters. Let everyone be quick to hear [be a careful, thoughtful listener], slow to speak [a speaker of carefully chosen words and] … – James 1:19 AMP Growing up, my mother used to say to me, “Your eyes will see, and your mouth will stay silent!” Meaning it’s notContinue reading “Talk Less!”

The beginning of wisdom is this: Get wisdom, and whatever you get, get insight. – Proverbs 4:7 ESV The Book of Proverbs has a lot to say about wisdom and the wise. Here are some more verses: “Get wisdom; get insight; do not forget, and do not turn away from the words of my mouth.” Proverbs 4:5Continue reading “Get Wisdom!”

“Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you’ll recover your life. I’ll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me—watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won’t lay anything heavy or ill-fitting onContinue reading ““Keep Company with Me””

Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light. — Matthew 11:28-30 NKJVContinue reading “Yokes and Burdens”

…[A]ccording to the working of His mighty power which He worked in Christ when He raised Him from the dead and seated Him at His right hand in the heavenly places, far above all principality and power and might and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this age but also in that which is to come. —Continue reading “Far Above Them All (Part 2)”

…[A]ccording to the working of His mighty power which He worked in Christ when He raised Him from the dead and seated Him at His right hand in the heavenly places, far above all principality and power and might and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this age but also in that which is to come. —Continue reading “Far Above Them All (Part 1)”

Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. You are serving the Lord Christ. – Colossian 3:23-24 ESV During my recent travel, I met a brilliant artist. Initially, when I was told that he was an artist, I thought it wasContinue reading “Don’t Stop Working”