Life is hard, even for Christians. ESPECIALLY for Christians. The world is watching, and that pressure can wear on us as we sense a magnifying glass aimed in our direction, inspecting everything we say and do, analyzing our every move. Our slip-ups bring cheers and finger-pointing with shouts of, "Aha! Hypocrite!" Our failures sting even …
Tag: perseverance
A Season of Trials
"Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, …
Keep Going
It's hard to keep going when you don't see any results or to keep praying when the answers are delayed. But that's exactly what you need to do - persevere. Keep going. Keep praying. Discouragement will try to settle into your bones on those difficult days. Turn your back on it and look to your …
Joey Rudder 