Raisin Valley Friends Church

06/02/2026

05/31/2026

with Tom Sollars

05/21/2026

How do you define contentment?

I often get to the end of my day and quietly say to myself, “That was a good day.”

It doesn’t mean I’ve done anything extraordinary. Most days are fairly ordinary. I go to work, get through what needs to be done, come home tired, and prepare to do it all again the next day. But a good day to me is one that carried peace within it. Even if it was busy, there was still calmness. There were no unnecessary dramas, and I achieved what I set out to achieve. Sometimes that is more than enough.

I think we need to be careful not to believe that excitement is the only sign of a good life. We live in a world that constantly tells us we should be chasing bigger, louder, more impressive experiences. But honestly, some of the best days are the ordinary ones. The quiet ones. The steady ones.

To be honest, I live a very simple life. I work five days a week, I pay my bills, I enjoy spending weekends with my grandson, I go to church on Sunday mornings, and I enjoy quiet Sunday afternoons and evenings. To some people my life would probably look boring, but to me there is a deep sense of contentment in the ordinary patterns of my life.

Contentment isn’t always found in excitement. Often it’s found in appreciating the simple blessings we already have — peace, family, faith, routine, purpose, and quiet moments that settle the soul.

There is something beautiful about an ordinary life lived with gratitude.

05/18/2026

If you are interested in helping this worthwhile ministry. . . . .

Our May Hometown Hope grant recipient is having a food drive. Please help in any way you are able. They also will be taking monetary donations.

05/17/2026

Sunday Morning Service

05/13/2026

Happy Wednesday. ❤️

05/10/2026

Share Jesus’ love with those you meet and then let Him do the rest!