Tag: Hebrews 12:1-2

Patience and Perseverance

 Perseverance promises blessings but includes trials and trouble. “Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.” Romans 12:12 NIV. My thoughts and comments today are about, “Patience and Perseverance.” Worthy goals and great dreams come true when you determine to do more than endure; choose to thrive! Good things […]

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New Life

“We too may live a new life.” Romans 6:4 NIV. Your choices today shape your life tomorrow. My thoughts and comments today are about “new life.” A New Year always seems a brief but welcome invitation to a fresh start. In the change of calendar, an opportunity is presented to […]

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Decisions and Destiny

“Keeping your eyes on Jesus, on whom your faith depends.” Hebrews 12:2 NLT. Focus directs desire; desire decides direction; direction determines destiny. My thoughts and comments today are about “decisions and destiny.” After near mishaps, my wife, Gayle, and I agreed on a simple practice: “An automobile should never be […]

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Betwixt and Between

“The boat was now in the middle of the sea, tossed by waves.” Matthew 14:24 NKJV. No storm, however long its duration or severity, can keep you from God’s reach. My thoughts and comments today are about “betwixt and between.” Every achievement requires three parts: the commencement, the challenges, and […]

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Planning to Win

“You must run in such a way that you will win.” 1 Corinthians 9:24 NLT “There are essential things you need to succeed in your spiritual life.” My thoughts today are about “planning to win.” Everybody loves a winner; everyone wants to be a winner. No one competes in order […]

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