- So . . . I'm "feeding myself" in the morning from God's Word and thought I'd post what I'm chewin' on and make my "food" available for others who might want to nibble a bit. Hope it's of some benefit to you . . .
The word of God is living and active . . . (Hebrews 4:12)
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Tag Archives: perseverance
Remaining Steadfast and Loving Him
Chewing on steadfastness this morning thanks to James. To remain, to persevere, to endure–something to be desired, if even at great cost. That’s why James says we should “count it all joy” when we encounter “trials of various kinds.” . … Continue reading
Posted in James
Tagged endurance, keep on keepin' on, loving God, perseverance, the love of God
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The Substance of Faith
Paul was going crazy not knowing how the new believers at Thessalonica were doing. He had been forced to flee by night after the Jews had stirred up a mob and set the city in an uproar over Paul’s convincing … Continue reading
Beyond All Comparison
Honestly, do the math and it doesn’t seem to add up. Afflicted in every way + Perplexed + Persecuted + Struck down + Bodies so beat up they look more and more like Jesus’ when He died . . . … Continue reading
Posted in 2Corinthians
Tagged jars of clay, keep on keepin' on, perseverance, renewal, weight of glory
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But You Said
You know he had to be thinking, “This was a mistake!” Sure, after 20 years it was time to return to the land of his fathers and get away from crazy uncle Laban– God said so (Gen. 31:3). So Jacob … Continue reading
Posted in Genesis
Tagged doubt, fear, God's promises, perseverance, pilgrimage, Promises of God, word of God speak
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Mucking the Stalls
I know nothing of what it’s like to own an ox, but I have been around someone who owns a horse. And while riding those beasts might be fun and games (ok, and sometimes a lot of work), it’s a … Continue reading
Remember
Sometimes, when the going gets tough, it’s tough to get going. Pressure mounts and paralysis sets in. What began with enthusiasm, becomes a constant source of exhaustion. The prize once set before you, now seems beyond your grasp and you … Continue reading
Posted in Nehemiah
Tagged be still and know that i am God, keep on keepin' on, meditation, perseverance, prayer
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In Due Season
Ask me about the law of the harvest and I’m pretty quick to respond, “You reap what you sow” (Gal. 6:7). Not going to get carrots from flower seed. Don’t count on cherries if all you’ve planted in the orchard … Continue reading
Posted in Galatians
Tagged faithfulness, hard times, keep on keepin' on, our hope, perseverance, suffering
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