Our Problems are Ultimately for Our Good

I was looking over my journal of divine acts which I experienced when I came across this entry, which I decided to share: Friday, February 4, 2022. “Don’t ever doubt or pout when things just don’t work out. Smile, for you’re part of God’s...

This May Be the Reason You Are Miserable

I like to drive my car, but the route I need to take goes through a congested urban area and has many traffic lights, and I cannot drive near as fast as I would like. But that won’t be a problem on my way home tonight, because I just came up with the solution. I’ll...

The Truth About Our Pain and Problems

Each lesson learned and each piece of training received can only be accomplished through a process that is most commonly referred to as “problems”. So, is it learning that we don’t like to experience? Maybe we would rather be part of a group of people that don’t need...

The Solution to Life’s Problems

The only escape from the mass confusion and turmoil that saturates this world is to lay down our self-will and personal ideas in complete humility and resign to the One who created us. When we unconditionally surrender ourselves and commit the rest of our life to...

The Privilege of Tough Times!

Yes, tribulations are a privilege. The saying goes, “What doesn’t break you will strengthen you.” In other words, the more a person struggles, the more they will be worth once the struggle is over–if they live through it… Friend, once you finally...

My Chore of Praying

I never get done with my chore of praying,But nevertheless that’s no cause for dismaying.Truly I find, my hope isn’t decaying;For oh, the great peace that such action’s conveyingEach day when I work at this chore of praying. Of a surety now, all the...

The Journey

Greetings from Hurst, Having just published my book, The Contentment Dilemma; Examining Life’s Mysteries and Purposes, a week ago, I would like to share a bit about my journey in completing this work. Let me start with two quotes from the second chapter of the book:...

A Few Facts about Sin

Living a Satisfied Life by MARCUS | Aug 17, 2022 | Life's Problems, Locating Peace, TruthWhat is the solution to each problem in a toddler’s mind? What is the place for this child to go for every question, hurt, and fear they face? Is it not their parents or guardian?...