“A cheerful heart is good medicine…” (Proverbs 17:22 NIV) Research has confirmed that there is a link between depression and suicide. About two-thirds of the people who commit suicide are…

“Then Hannah prayed and said: “My heart rejoices in the Lord; in the Lord my horn is lifted high…” – 1 Samuel 2:1 (NIV) It was only fifteen miles, but…

“…be content with whatever you have…” – Hebrews 13:5 (NIV) In my early childhood days, I can recall several occasions when my late mother took the opportunity to encourage me…

“But godliness with contentment is great gain.” – 1 Timothy 6:6 (NIV) The noun “discontentment” is defined by the Oxford Dictionary as ‘dissatisfaction and restlessness’, while the word “contentment” means…

“…whoever would love life and see good days must keep their tongue from evil and their lips from deceitful speech.”  – 1 Peter 3:10 (NIV) Many of us have been…

“Whom having not seen, ye love, in whom, though now ye see him not, yet believing, ye rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory. – 1 Peter 1:8 (KJV)…

“…and provide for those who grieve in Zion – to bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of joy instead of mourning… – Isaiah 61:3…

“…I will rejoice in the Lord, I will be joyful in God my Saviour.” – Habakkuk 3:18 (NIV) As she balanced the jug on her head, making her way toward…

“I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete.” John 15:11 (NIV)  What is this joy? In my readings,…

“…for I have learned in whatever state I am, to be content”  Philippians 4:11 (NKJV)     I remember my mom saying to us as children, “You must learn to be…