Do you wrestle with pride? A proud person probably says, “no”, while the rest of us might admit “yes”. My friend, Joe Abraham, recorded a message for the chapter on pride from my book, Persevering Power. He acknowledges we can become overly proud of our kids, church, or what we know as a way of […]
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In our fast-paced, ever-demanding world, finding peace can sometimes feel like searching for a needle in a haystack. Yet, peace isn’t just a distant dream; it’s a powerful reality that can transform our lives from the inside out. Chapter Four of the book Persevering Power, explores how embracing peace can empower us to live more
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I know things have been tough lately, and it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. I want to share some encouragement from my wife, Helen, and insights from chapter four of Persevering Power to encourage you to persevere by finding strength through praise. 1. Finding Strength Through Praise by Remembering God’s Faithfulness Sometimes, when life gets hard,
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Our past shapes us, but it doesn’t have to define us. It can be a powerful teacher if we let it. However, breaking the power of your past isn’t easy. Allow me to share five key lessons from Chapter 3 of Persevering Power, “Understand the Past,” that will encourage you to embrace your past while
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Hey friend, grab your coffee, and let’s talk about something that’s been on my heart lately—discovering your purpose. It’s something we all wrestle with at some point, and I want to share three insights that might help you on this journey to know your purpose. 1. You Are Crafted for a Unique Purpose Think about
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Do you need encouragement? I do. Life can be hard. You think everything is going as planned and then something unexpected happens. How we face the unexpected defines who we are. It demonstrates our true perspective. Will we allow the circumstance to make us better or bitter? Perspective helps me in finding strength in adversity.
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Things break. Do you remember looking forward to a particular item only to have it break? Maybe it was an electronic device, a vase, a toy, or other item. We can get upset, disappointed, or disillusioned. And how much greater when the item that is broken is you? Brokenness As much as we dislike broken
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Encouragement means to inspire with courage, spirit, or hope. When we find encouragement amid vulnerability, it provides resilience and hope. I don’t know about you, but I need encouragement. Can I be honest? I don’t appreciate feeling vulnerable. I’d prefer to be Superman and immune from bullets. But bullets of criticism cut deep. I can
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According to a recent report,150 to 250 million new civil justice issues arise every year and 120 million of those issues do not get resolved. As one of the researchers said, “That means that people are losing their livelihoods because of problems with work or Social Security or their pensions, or they’re losing their homes,
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