Category Perseverance
Potholes and Debris in Our Paths
Difficulties. Setbacks. Brokenness. Destruction. The imperfect paths of our lives are often littered with potholes and debris. Some potholes are barely noticeable, some debris is merely dried leaves that crumble when stepped on. Other potholes cause us to bounce in back jarring ways bringing blowouts & breakdowns, and debris so large & overreaching its removal […]
Going on Glimpses
Have you ever driven in the dark in a thick fog or snow storm, a time when visibility is greatly reduced? When seeing just a glimpse of the familiar, a road sign or a landmark, reassures you that you are going the right direction. Have you ever pondered how great the encouragement is from the […]
Provision Along the Path
Will things work out? When will things come together? How will ends meet? What is going to happen next? What if…? What if…? What if…? Do any of these questions run through your mind? Do you face doubt, fear, and uncertainty as you stand along your path in life looking forward at what lies ahead? […]
Embrace the Encounter
Yesterday I went to the dentist. Time for my six month cleaning. No problem. I got this. No wait, not really. Lately, I have had this personal challenge presented to me. Let’s call it a God theme, a reoccurring message which emphasizes something I feel personally convicted to work on. For me, the theme is […]
Encouragement Within the Struggle
Struggles stink. There is no amount of scent that can cover up the odor of a time of trial. We naturally do not want to gravitate towards or slowly marinate in troubles. I think most of us would rather avoid or fix what pains us as quickly as possible. How do we find encouragement in […]