Perseverance

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April 2, 2020

How to Purposely Persevere in a Pandemic

And so the COVID-19 storm continues. In some areas raging; in others, the “hurricane”  looms offshore, making a steady approach. In the rural areas, as we sit in the calmer eye of the storm, folks feel a little restless. Our initial “throw me in the briar patch” response to the stay-at-home order turns to a startled, “What do you mean this won’t peak for four weeks?” We’re not mentally prepared for a slow recovery on the other side of the...

September 19, 2018

The Reward of Hanging Tough

Taped to my desk is a Treasure in the Word, curved edges depicting the years it has been an encouragement. James 1:12. “Blessed is she who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, she will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him.”  [The italicized pronoun change is mine.] Defining perseverance is easy: persisting with a purpose; energetic resistance; steadfastness under pressure; endurance in the face of trials. Doing perseverance is hard....