First of all, Webster’s dictionary defines Perseverance as: A steady persistence in a course of action A purpose, especially in spite of difficulties, obstacles, or discouragement. Another way to say it is: Resolve Determination Urgency Little did I know when I gave my first speech in 7th grade on perseverance, that...
I recently received the rose in this blogpost. As I have been watching it bloom, I have been totally amazed by its uniqueness and special fragrance. I don't believe I have ever seen a rose so beautiful and intricate. I believe God looks at us in...
Sorrows. We’ve all had them. We’ve known others that have either experienced pain or major loss. We may know someone that is experiencing sorrow right now. But sorrows do not have to stop us. Sorrows do not have to define who we are or even what our future holds. Sorrows and loss...
[caption id="attachment_544" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Winter River Road"][/caption] Driving around this morning was very interesting. Ice here and there, patches of dry pavement, and then that infamous “black ice”. Many drivers were following others’ tire marks, some were making new ones, and still others got way off...
With the temperatures below freezing for the last week and a half, one could look at these days as miserable and unsuspecting. However, if you take a different look at the situation, you could even say, “this is an adventure”! Consider for a moment what “cold”...
Happy, what exactly does happy mean? Does it mean your circumstances are just right? Maybe it insinuates "no problem". Possibly it is a scrumptious cookie from your recent cookie party. Could it be that "happy" means something different to each one of us? I think so...
Recently we had the pleasure of meeting a group of people in Vancouver, BC and then traveling farther north to Powell River, BC. We had never traveled that far of distance in beautiful Canada. We had never met anyone specific from that area. By God's design and purpose,...
Change is the necessary ingredient to a life fulfilled....
What? It's that time again? Tick, tick, tick. I love life but have always wondered where all those minutes, hours, and days go. I know I can't retrieve them from yesterday, I can't add them up for tomorrow; I have to spend them right now!...
Pressure, pain, stiffness, oh my goodness my back hurts. Most everyone I talk to has experienced similar feelings. I've been writing alot lately, not moving as often as usual, and my back still stiffens. When I work out at the gym, my back can hurt....
