We all go through things that no amount of prayer or intercession seems to be changing. But take courage: Jesus walks the path with you!
Walk It Out
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Perserverance
Never Give Up, Never Give In
There is a person in the world who never gets tired, He never gets so tired He can’t go on. That person is Jesus.
Press On
"Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us."(Hebrews 12:1 ESV) "Brothers, I do not consider that I have made it...
Perseverance
"Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him." (James 1:12 ESV) "And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do...
Don’t Stop Now!
Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God. Colossians 3:16 ESV For where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I among...
The Determination
"Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord." (Romans 12:11 NIV)She is like a hyperactive octopus. Her arms and hands never cease in their enthusiasm to reach and grab anything and everything in sight. We have nicknamed her Elasti-girl...
The Crown
"Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him." (James 1:12 NIV)Sometime during the day, I like to play a one game card challenge of Solitaire on my...
1000 Steps
Crawling was not enoughSo I decided to take a step–Still, a step was not enoughSo I decided to take a thousand.If birth is a step to lifeAnd growth, a step to maturity–Then I am not preparedTo take the step of death.What shall I say,When I take the step of love?What...
The Empty Garden Beds: A New Perspective on Faith, Part 2
On Tuesday, I told the story of how God moved my mountain -- literally! -- as my husband and I attempted to move 7 cu meters of gardening soil from our driveway to our new garden beds, one shovelful at a time, and all before the rains came.The garden beds were...
Keeping the Faith
"So faith comes from hearing and hearing through the word of Christ." (Romans 10:17 ESV)"Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen." (Hebrews 11:1 ESV)I have been having issues this week. It's been tough hanging onto my faith....