Megan Hill’s New Book: “Contentment–Seeing God’s Goodness”

As I prayerfully read Contentment, I was reminded of biblical truth and encouraged/equipped to act in accordance with sound theology. I was drawn to worship Christ and thus, to turn away from my fear-soaked, other-and-self-centered, “constant state of distress, anxiety, and regret” (pre-release .pdf page 19). Through sound biblical teaching applied to the challenges of real life, Megan Hill helped me to turn away from my propensity to live as a malcontent. By the time I read the Conclusion, I had soaked in the brightness of Truth for so long that the fleeting “treasures” of this world really did grow strangely dim. I was renewed in my call to “take hold of that which is truly life” (1 Timothy 6:19).

Oh! And because of the way it is organized, this book is SO practical for personal study and application–AND for group study and application, too.

Unlike most “questions for reflection”—which, all too often, drive us to the darkening despair that descends whenever we focus on our strength and our efforts—Megan Hill wraps each chapter with redemptive questions for reflection and life-giving challenges to act. Rather than cringe and skim (my usual response to the legalistic millstone necklaces that most authors provide in their “application” sections), I eagerly anticipated the questions for reflection and the specific calls to action provided at the end of each chapter. As I slowed down to relish some of the best writing of the entire book, my heart was called to pray, and the eyes of my heart were brightened by hope (Ephesians 1:18).

It is my pleasure to recommend Megan Hill’s “Contentment” unreservedly and with much appreciation. And I offer a sincere THANK YOU to the entire P&R Publishing team for yet another edifying and God-centered title.

In Christ our Hope and Joy,
Tara Barthel