A quality lacking today in most of us is persistence. To accomplish great things doesn’t take great riches or great brains or fame. It simply takes the ability to persevere, to persist.

When we move too fast or we attempt too many tasks at once, these are good ways to ensure chaos and wrong results. Take your eyes off of yourself; keep them focused on Christ, especially when life gets difficult, and be surprised at how much will go right.

Life never lets up on us and we must take seriously it’s challenges. There is a standard, set by God, to be striven for. Keep aiming at the standard and avoid the easy path of selfishness.

Laws and rules should protect in spirit and in practice.  God’s law is no different and is to be paramount in our daily life, lest we are destroyed by our own inattention.

Strength of character must take priority, or we are left in very dangerous waters which more often than not, results in drowning.

Very often life’s circumstances bring temptations to do the easy thing even when we know we shouldn’t. We are called to be faithful, meaning the right thing is often very difficult.

We are created to function in certain ways, with proper nourishment being the key, not only in our physical bodies but also that of our spirits.

We begin the race with enthusiasm but a wrong turn along the course will up-end your destination.

How wonderful it is when the things in which we find delight we desire to share with those we care about. If then, we delight in Christ why is it we don’t share Him as readily?

One father’s offer to trade his life for that of his son illustrates our Heavenly Father’s gift to us.

Christ occasionally got away from His followers to be alone with The Father to rest and refresh. In His pattern we can find our physical and mental health.

This world is a sinful place. Self-absorbed people are everywhere and in desperate need of The Light of the World. In other words, the very thing we are called to be.

Anticipating life’s problems can be helpful in developing a game-plan but there is a fine line between preparation and fruitless angst.

Fear will stop us from venturing out unless our focus remains on the mission at hand. Remember, we don’t have to return but we must go when and where Christ calls.

Interesting thoughts about the life of Thomas Jefferson. Pride must be handled with proper control.

Getting ourselves out of the way – losing oneself – is necessary in order to truly find one’s purpose.

If you don’t believe you can, you won’t. Seek the Father’s will, believe you can and keep on working at it. You will accomplish the mission you are given.

Learn to accept that frustrations are part of living, and you set the stage for a more contented life in Christ.

Darkness can be terrifying. We need to remember that God is here with us and that the tunnel has light at both ends, so keep on traveling.

The road will get bumpy, it’s a fact of life. When it does, we can resign, leave our post; become resigned to failing our task; or re-sign, putting a fresh signature on our commitment.