In my opinion, the Amplified Bible translation words the following bible verse in one of the most descriptive ways.  Jesus said in Luke 21:4, “but take heed to yourselves and be on your guard, lest your hearts be overburdened and depressed (weighed down) with the giddiness and headache and nausea of self indulgence, drunkenness, and worldly worries and cares pertaining to [the business of] this life, and [lest] that day come upon you suddenly like a trap Read the rest of this entry »

         Yesterday I attended church at Christ the Rock in Cooper City.  Pastor Darrell’s sermon was a continuation of his current series going through the book of Philippians.  Yesterday’s sermon was about being content.  It got me thinking.  The bible reads in Philippians 4:11-13, “not that I am implying that I was in any personal want, for I have learned how to be content (satisfied to the point where I am not disturbed…) in whatever state I am.  I know how to be abased and live humbly in straitened circumstances, and Read the rest of this entry »