I will opt for contentment - Episode 85 - Hour 2 Contentment

THE THESIS: The enemy wants us depressed and demoralized, so does The Party. I refuse to comply.

THE SCRIPTURE & SCRIPTURAL RESOURCES: 

Luke 12:48

48 But the one who does not know and does things deserving punishment will be beaten with few blows. From everyone who has been given much, much will be demanded; and from the one who has been entrusted with much, much more will be asked.

Philippians 4: 10-20

10 I rejoiced greatly in the Lord that at last you renewed your concern for me. Indeed, you were concerned, but you had no opportunity to show it. 11 I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. 12 I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. 13 I can do all this through him who gives me strength.

14 Yet it was good of you to share in my troubles. 15 Moreover, as you Philippians know, in the early days of your acquaintance with the gospel, when I set out from Macedonia, not one church shared with me in the matter of giving and receiving, except you only; 16 for even when I was in Thessalonica, you sent me aid more than once when I was in need. 17 Not that I desire your gifts; what I desire is that more be credited to your account. 18 I have received full payment and have more than enough. I am amply supplied, now that I have received from Epaphroditus the gifts you sent. They are a fragrant offering, an acceptable sacrifice, pleasing to God. 19 And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus.

20 To our God and Father be glory for ever and ever. Amen.

THE NEWS & COMMENT:

People over 60 account for a third of greenhouse gas emissions

[AUDIO] - BREAKING: After Biden said Putin "cannot remain in power," the White House walks back remarks.  "The President’s point was that Putin cannot be allowed to exercise power over his neighbors or the region. He was not discussing Putin’s power in Russia or regime change."

[AUDIO] - Just remember, we’re currently in a soft war with a major nuclear power and these are the people in charge. Enjoy your day. - María Elvira Salazar, South Florida Congresswoman. GOP

[AUDIO] -  "Billionaires like Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos and Richard Branson are zooming off in their spaceships to outer space. They're buying $500 million super yachts, and they're buying mansions with 25 bathrooms, while half of our people live paycheck to paycheck."

University announces first-ever masters degree in ‘Happiness Studies,’ will cost students $17,700

University President Bruce Murphy said in his March 18 announcement: “This online, 30-credit graduate degree is an interdisciplinary program designed for leaders who are committed to personal, interpersonal, organizational, and societal happiness. Grounded in science and research, this new degree will study happiness and resilience to prepare graduates to make an impact in a wide range of fields. “

Centenary, a private college in Hackettstown, New Jersey, with about 1,100 students, teamed up with the Happiness Studies Academy to create the happiness program. Murphy told Fox News a variety of professionals could benefit from the program, such as human resource employees creating trainings for staff or CEOs incorporating lessons into their organizations.

“We were thrilled when Centenary University President Murphy and his colleagues were willing to take the leap, so to speak, and create and create an academic field out of the fields of happiness, which is sorely needed in our world,” Ben-Shahar, who co-founded the Happiness Studies Academy, told Fox News.

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