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Perseverance
Gold medals aren’t really made of gold. They’re made of sweat, determination, and a hard-to-find alloy called guts. Dan Gable The summer Olympics are in progress and I thought it would be apropos to reflect upon one of America’s great… Continue Reading →
Where does one find hope? When our situation is improving we may see glimmers of hope, but what enables us to exhibit hope when it appears that all is lost. Job faced devastating circumstances as he lost his family, his… Continue Reading →
There are statements that have credibility if they are made by people who have experienced what they are describing. There was a man who, before he had his own children, boldly declared his ten rules for raising children. After he… Continue Reading →
Many of us have cried out in anguish, “What did I do to deserve this?” We must be careful because this question can lead us in a downward spiral. We start feeling sorry for ourselves and then we look to… Continue Reading →
Many people long to be individuals of character. There are a number of ways to develop our character and the Apostle Paul revealed a significant way to aid in our character development. One of the ways that God builds character… Continue Reading →
Perseverance is not a long race; it is many short races one after another. Walter Elliott Perseverance is often viewed as a steady determination in a course of action, purpose, or state; especially in spite of difficulties, obstacles, or long-term… Continue Reading →
Run when you can, walk if you have to, crawl if you must; just never give up. Dean Karnazes Dean Karnazes is no stranger to those in the running community. Among his many accomplishments, he has: Run 135 miles across… Continue Reading →
My country did not send me 5,000 miles to start the race . . . they sent me 5,000 miles to finish the race. John Stephen Akhwari In 1968 Akhwari journeyed from Tanzania to Mexico City to seek to win… Continue Reading →
The historical account of the resurrection of Jesus is recorded in all four of the Gospels and is described by the Apostle Paul in 1 Corinthians 15. In this chapter, Paul revealed the reality and significance of the resurrection for… Continue Reading →
On MLK Day we took some of our youth group bowling (many grateful parents). Some could bowl pretty well, others not so well, but we all had a BALL– doing our best, encouraging and cheering each other on, laughing, and… Continue Reading →
Pain is inevitable. Suffering is optional. Haruki Murakami Distance running can be more of mental workout than a physical workout. Although my body was ready for the race to be over, it was up to my mind to keep on… Continue Reading →
Who doesn’t love to celebrate a birthday? A couple of weeks ago, we celebrated the birthdays of a guy and girl in our youth group. In preparation, the birthday girl started to bake a cake for everyone, which some of… Continue Reading →
What comes to your mind when you think of discipline? Many of us tend to look at discipline as an unwanted, but necessary aspect of life. It’s something we need to do, but don’t necessarily want to do. The author… Continue Reading →
1. No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it. (Hebrews 12:11) 2. The road of discipline leads to a rewarding destination…. Continue Reading →
It’s a rough road that leads to the heights of greatness. Seneca In typical Stoic fashion, Seneca reminds us that the accomplishments that are considered great are often the most difficult to achieve. If it was easy, then everyone could… Continue Reading →
