Finding our Second Wind - Denise Pass
Finding our second wind is not something that happens to us. It is chosen. To find your second wind and your new rhythm, you have to keep going.
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Hardship
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Denise Pass
Greg Laurie
The Expert Baker (by Cathe Laurie)
Cathe Laurie shares a Romans 8 28 devotion. See how God is like an expert baker, taking our ingredients and turning them into something good.
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Lisa Price
The Truth about Trials and Hardship
Our momentary, light affliction is producing for us an eternal weight of glory far beyond all comparison – 2nd Corinthians 4:17 NASBOkay, so.Unless you’ve been hanging out in a cave with no access to the internet for the last decade or so, you have likely picked-up on the fact that...
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Frank Walker
A Happy Life…
A happy life consists not in the absence, but in the mastery of hardships. Helen Keller Hardships are part of life. So, what are you doing to overcome those hardships? What’s the plan? What t…
1 min readCole Feix
Accept the Toil
In 1854, Henry David Thoreau published his now famous contemplation on life and meaning. In Walden, Thoreau makes some thoughtful observations on the hectic pursuit for significance in a world of constant motion. In his most quoted phrase, he wrote, “The mass of men lead lives of quiet desperation.” Thoreau is quite right in diagnosing the disease, but he does not have a grasp of the cure. The modern man defines his value by his achievements. Consequently, each obstacle or ordeal is endured in
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Kathleen Orenza
Why crying is ok in times of hardship
Throughout history, many have frowned upon public displays of emotion, particularly crying. There exists a societal stigma that suggests that shedding tears, especially in challenging times, is a sign of weakness or instability. You might have even heard phrases like "hold it together" or "stay strong." Yet, delving deeper into...
7 min readBrenda Seefeldt
Why your try-harder-ness isn’t helping you feel more connected to God - Bravester
Experiencing joy is a part of our attempts to connect with God. This is more vulnerable than Bible reading and prayer.
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Carol McLeod
The Beauty of Grit — Carol McLeod Ministries
We all encounter moments of difficulty and adversity, whether through external circumstances over which we have little control or through the consequences of our own choices. It is essential that we persevere during such times, but from where do we gather the strength to keep going?
4 min readMuhammad Shoaib
Success Demands These 16 Things:
By Muhammad ShoaibSuccess is a general concept that includes several kinds of elements, actions, and mindsets. Success frequently comes from the combination of determination, hard work, and optimism. The following are some essential components that lead to success:Clear Goals:Set reachable and clear goals. Finding inspiration and guidance comes from knowing...
3 min readChristine Malkemes
Romans 15:1-6 Encouragement to Endure
The Civil War, two world wars, the Great Influenza, the Great Depression, floods, storms, and hurricanes. How did they survive? How did they endure in such ...
7 min readCecily Dickey
When Life is Tough - Turn First to God. - The Grace to Grow
Where do you turn when life is tough? Sometimes google, social media and the rest of the world doesn't have the answer. Turn first to God.
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