Persistence: firm or obstinate continuance in a course of action in spite of difficulty or opposition. Sometimes it seems like I am constantly busy but never get anything accomplished. I am running from one thing to the next. I am all over the place. I’ve got my hand in a lot of different cookie jars, but I am never really able to grab any one cookie. The problem is a … [Read more...] about The Importance Persistence
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True or False: Jesus is the Real Deal
I am excited. I am about to receive a windfall of cash. I received an email telling me that if I sent a link via email that Bill Gates would send me $5000 for each click. So if I send that link out to my entire mailing list that would be a lot of cash! It’s on the internet, so it must be true. Of course, we all know that email is fake. If it is too good to be true, it … [Read more...] about True or False: Jesus is the Real Deal
True or False: Faith is a Personal Matter
I am thankful to be an American. It is a great blessing to know that we have freedom of religion. We can worship and serve our God in the way we choose without fear of persecution. There are many brothers and sisters in Christ who do not share those same freedoms, and face great danger because of their faith. These persecuted Christians are incredible examples of courage, and … [Read more...] about True or False: Faith is a Personal Matter
True or False: I Have a Right to Privacy
There is a hoax that has been circulating on Facebook for a few years. The hoax seems to have resurfaced this week with a vengeance. It reads like this: As of September 28th , 2015 at 10:50p.m. Eastern standard time, I do not give Facebook or any entities associated with Facebook permission to use my pictures, information, or posts, both past and future. By this statement, I … [Read more...] about True or False: I Have a Right to Privacy
True or False: Everything Happens for a Reason
Romans 8 is a powerful chapter of Scripture. It is filled with God’s promises that nothing can separate him from his love. We also have the promise made in 8:28: And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28 (ESV) This verse is easily misinterpreted that all things in life are … [Read more...] about True or False: Everything Happens for a Reason