Category Archives: perseverance

“God’s not doing this! Don’t you know you are at war?!” My friend, a missionary in Africa, was quite adamant. He had commented on the struggles several of us were going through and I had simply replied, “I hope we’re … Continue reading →

Of the seven books of the Chronicles of Narnia, THE LAST BATTLE is my favorite. Deception… confusion… recognition of the enemy… the last battle… the coming of the King… the end of things as we know it…and the beginning of … Continue reading →

To practice his new method of fishing, Taylor must resist old habits. To follow Jesus, I must also resist old habits. The world’s ways are not the Lord’s ways. We’ve been taught to always strive to be number one. Jesus … Continue reading →

This week I celebrate two years of good health. The other night Susan and I reminisced about the journey. In the midst of the storm it is so easy to think, “It’s not worth it!” But once we get to … Continue reading →

“Lord, you want me and my men to do what?” God explained His desire for His people to be set apart. “Are you sure this is the best way? People won’t even be able to tell what we’ve done!” God … Continue reading →