Tag: persistence

The Sacred Quest

“Your Father knows the things you need before you ask Him.” Matthew 6:8 NKJV. Spiritual attainment requires serious intention. My thoughts and comments today are about “the sacred quest.” A meaningful Christian life is not found by curious or casual inquiry. Any serious pursuit of God requires sincerity and priority. […]

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Purpose and Persistence

“Don’t get tired of doing what is good.” Galatians 6:9 NLT “The secret to every breakthrough is follow through!” My thoughts and comments today are about “purpose and persistence.” The distance between the person who becomes discouraged and quits and the person who is determined to persist is exactly the […]

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Too Soon to Quit

“’Strike the ground.’ He struck it . . and stopped” 2 Kings 13:18 NKJV “Sometimes, winning just means not quitting.” My thoughts today are about times when it’s “too soon to quit.” Today’s verse comes from an obscure but interesting Old Testament story. The King of Israel consults with the […]

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