Contentment

Paul hardly ever thanked anyone directly. What can his refrain “I thank God for you” teach us about gratitude?

Keeping a loose grip on people and possessions makes us more hopeful.

Ignore the exhortations to just “Stop it,” and lean on God’s unshakeable promises.

In “Uprooted,” Grace Olmstead makes the argument that we should stick around.

Chosen by Matthew LaPine, author of “The Logic of the Body: Retrieving Theological Psychology” (Lexham Press).

Chosen by Dustin Crowe, author of “The Grumbler’s Guide to Giving Thanks: Reclaiming the Gifts of a Lost Spiritual Discipline.”

Why a Reiki master renounced her craft to follow Jesus.

Chosen by Liz Carter, author of ‘Catching Contentment: How to Be Holy Satisfied.’