"Planted in Philippians and watered with Puritan wisdom, this handbook on cultivating contentment unlocks one of the secrets of spiritual health and happiness. A rewarding study." --J. I. Packer
William Barcley roots discontent in not believing and trusting in God’s sovereignty and goodness. He uses Numbers and Exodus to show us the seriousness of the sin of grumbling and complaining and convinces us that we must deal decisively with this sin. Part two shows how to cultivate contentment in the midst of affliction and American culture and points us to enjoying God and being eternally minded. Each chapter has study questions for personal reflection and application.
This book is written for women who struggle with envy, comparing themselves to others, and covet in any area of life. Melissa Kruger roots discontentment (or envy) in the unbelief of God’s goodness and sovereignty. She works through different areas of life - money and possessions, romantic relationships, friendships, circumstances or seasons of life, and gifts and abilities - to show how easy it is to look at what others have and covet and be discontent with what God has given you. There is a lengthy study guide at the end of each chapter.
This book has many different covers and editions. Jeremiah Burroughs is a Puritan and writes through Philippians 4:11-13 with depth and richness.
The chapters include:
Christian contentment described
The Mystery of Contentment
How Christ Teaches Contentment
The Excellence of Contentment
The Evils of a Murmuring Spirit
Aggravations of the Sin of Murmuring
The Excuses of a Murmuring Heart
How to Attain Contentment
When people complain about their lot in life, thinking God is not treating them as he should, they need to read It's Not Fair! This book comes alongside people right where they are and moves them to a place where they can finally rest in God's attributes of omniscience, omnipotence, love, and justice through the use of sound biblical encouragement.
"With wonderful insight and clarity, Wayne Mack explores the difficult issue of how to reconcile God's justice with His sovereignty. He shines the bright light of Scripture on some of the toughest questions of all and then carefully explores the answers in a way that is easy to follow and truly helpful." --John MacArthur
This book is geared toward women in their twenties and early thirties. Rachel Jones in an unmarried women and addresses the “quarter-life crisis” of “Is this it?” She writes from the perspective that expectations about what a woman’s twenties will be - marriage, children, career, fulfillment, independence - are often not realized and leave women disappointed and confused. Rachel Jones points to where true hope is found in a witty, humorous, and engaging way. I recommend this book for struggling women in their twenties or early thirties.