Perseverance is not a passive submission to circumstances-it is a strong and active response to the difficult events of life.

Obedience is a foundational stepping-stone on the path of God’s will.

Material blessings fade and deteriorate, but your riches in Christ are everlasting.

It's one thing to have a goal, but it's quite another thing to actually accept the challenge, develop a strategy to press for the goal, make the sacrifices, pay the price to move forward, and blessing of blessing, to realize some part of it.

By prolonged and continued fellowship, the sheep who follow nearby enjoy the shepherd's presence and become his familiar companions. To those closest to him, he shares the choicest portions of the food he's gathered. These happy and content sheep are never in danger. Why? Because they are near the shepherd!

Each day is precious when we consider what we can do to serve God and His Kingdom.

If your home is a ministry, shouldn't that ministry become a passion? Shouldn't your feelings and emotions be involved when it comes to the people and place you love? And shouldn't your work be done passionately? Your labors should be labors of love!