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~ “God’s wisdom is something mysterious that goes deep into the interior of his purposes.” ~Apostle Paul

Tag Archives: Persistence

Will suffering cause us to lose heart?

September 21, 2020

Some days things don’t look good. All I have to do is listen to the news to know that. Bad …

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“Because of his friend’s shameless boldness, he will get up and give him as much as he needs.” ~Jesus

January 29, 2020

Jesus wants me to be bold in what I ask of God. In fact, I should be very persistent and …

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“Paul reasoned in the synagogue every Sabbath and tried to persuade both Jews and Greeks.” ~Luke

January 21, 2020

I must be persistent and faithful. I must reason with others every chance I get. My job is to persuade …

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Is it rare to find true faithfulness?

December 7, 2018

Jesus challenges me to be faithful. Loyalty and commitment within human relationships is important in the life of God’s people. …

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“Be faithful until death and I will give you the crown of life.” ~Jesus

July 15, 2018

I am called to be faithful and trustworthy. I am challenged by this some days. When I think about it and …

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“I’m not trying to get my way in the world’s way. I’m trying to get your way, your Word’s way.” ~King David

January 26, 2018

Who’s way should I seek? King David knows it is God’s way and not his way. Jesus challenges me to …

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“So what makes you think God won’t step in and work justice for his chosen people, who continue to cry out for help?” ~Jesus

August 6, 2017

Jesus challenges me. I don’t need more faith. I need persistent faith. I must be persistent in my prayer and …

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“But you walked away from your first love—why?” ~Jesus

March 29, 2016

I must work hard for Jesus. I must not quit. I must labor for the Messiah. I must persist and …

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“Tough times never last, but tough people do.” ~Robert H. Schuller

January 20, 2016

The Apostle Paul knew a little about perseverance. He went through a lot of tough times. “You have need of endurance.” he …

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“It’s not that I’m so smart; it’s just that I stay with problems longer.” ~~Albert Einstein

April 11, 2015

Persistence pays off. Many people give up before the prize is won. Hang in there. Solutions are around the corner. …

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“We can’t round up enough containers to hold everything God generously pours into our lives through the Holy Spirit!” ~Apostle Paul

March 2, 2015

What is it that challenges bring to me? What does all the trouble mean?  I get to shout praise. Trouble …

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“But even with stories some of them aren’t going to get it:” ~~Jesus

January 2, 2015

It is sad that Jesus knows that not matter how He communicates the message, some of us aren’t going to …

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“It’s only another fad, and the moment there’s trouble it’s gone.” ~~Jesus

December 26, 2014

Jesus challenges us to go beyond fads and initial enthusiasm in our commitment to Him and God’s way. Our initial …

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When has God had enough and gives up?

August 30, 2014

When has God had enough and gives up? When does God draw the line in the sand and say “That is …

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“The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.” ~~Nelson Mandela

August 7, 2014

“The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.” ~~Nelson Mandela

“Love keeps going to the end.” ~Apostle Paul

August 2, 2014

What is it about persistence in love? It must be something like the Energizer Bunny. It just keeps going and …

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“Don’t let what you can’t do stop you from doing what you can do.” ~~ John Wooden

July 8, 2014

We have a choice today what we can focus on. What will it be? There are lots of things I …

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