Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. (James 1:4). Sticktoitiveness. That’s what my grandma used to call it. James calls it perseverance, a term that works almost as well. It’s that … Continue reading
Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. (James 1:2-3). Well, this is a dangerous passage. I start talking about the benefits of difficult … Continue reading
For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance… (2 Peter 1:6). Some days are just hard. You will fail; your self-control will falter. … Continue reading