Christian Disciplines, Simplicity Part I
6 But godliness with contentment is great gain. 7 For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out. I Timothy 6:6-7 Christian Standard Bible When I was in the Army, we had a saying, “Use the KISS principal. Keep It Simple Stupid!” Experience has taught the Army that complicated plans often go badly. With many moving pieces there is more room for failure, for things to go wrong. When planning for the invasion of Iraq, we worked hard to develop a simple plan, one that provided an optimal chance for success. We did not develop this particular concept. We find it in scripture. Our world is complicated. Visit the news source of your choice and you will find a myriad of articles on a wide range of subjects. Most news outlets, including mine, enable you to select topics that you care about and tailor a newsletter for you. When I ...