Tag archive: perseverance
You Win Some, You Lose Some
Often I felt like giving up Acts 19:1-10 Reference: But some of them became obstinate; they refused to believe and publicly maligned the Way. So Paul left them. He took the disciples with him and had discussions daily in the lecture hall of Tyrannus. (Acts 19:9 NIV) Explore: A few years ago I started to…
Never Give Up – Nick Vujicic
If anyone could be justified in giving up, it would have to be Nick Vujicic. Mark 15:40-47 Reference: In Galilee these women had followed him and cared for his needs. Many other women who had come up with him to Jerusalem were also there. (Mark 15:41 TNIV) Explore: If anyone could be justified in giving…
I’m Dobbing On You
I’m not proud of my young dobbing habit but as the youngest, weakest and dumbest member of the family I had few other vices. Daniel 3:1-30 Reference: v.8 At this time some astrologers came forward and denounced the Jews. (TNIV Bible) Explore: As the youngest daughter of three girls I became very good at dobbing. …
I Respect You For Your Decision
They recognise that it wouldn’t always be an easy path to take, but they respect us for making that decision. Nehemiah 11:1-36 Reference: v.2 The people commended all who volunteered to live in Jerusalem. (TNIV Bible) Explore: My husband and I are just everyday people who have chosen to be foster carers. It’s interesting that when…
A Spider’s Perseverance
Each morning when I come to my car, I notice its web constructed skilfully between my mirror and the driver’s side window Nehemiah 1:1-11 Reference: v.4 When I heard these things, I sat down and wept. For some days I mourned and fasted and prayed before the God of heaven. (TNIV Bible) Explore: There’s a…