Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been tagged as “Perseverance”
In life there are a few scenarios that will inevitably play out. We’ll meet with success. We’ll have a few stumbles. We’ll keep going even when common sense tells us to quit. We may even bend, but we will not break—at least not completely. Don’t get me wrong. I believe in brokenness. In fact, God’s word gives specific examples of …
Annnd we have lift off! Who doesn’t get goosebumps when they hear those words? For some reason, Mondays make me think of rocket ships and astronauts. I suppose it’s because Mondays blast us into the work week. (Good or bad—takeoff arrives. And I try to focus on the good!) Since it was Mother’s Day weekend (you can check out my …
I’ve noticed a theme in some of my favorite blogging circles. Energy lag. Exhaustion. Burnout. For writers especially, this seems to be the time of year where our resolve wears thin. Maybe we’ve had some let-downs. Perhaps, we’ve faced rejections, rewrites, and restructured goals. Maybe we wonder if it’s all still worth it—if this thing called “success” is really worth …
I thought about apple trees this week. Not because apples are my kitchen theme, but because of some things that made me think. I found this wonderful quote by the great—and somewhat controversial—theologian, Martin Luther . I pondered it. I dissected what I thought it meant, or at least what it meant to me. For me, Luther’s quote applies to …
As another week winds to a close, I’m keeping this blog post short today, friends. It’s a busy time. I’m working on a new manuscript, I’m reorganizing my office ( yes, still), and I’m planning a “Sweet 16” birthday party. Whew! This gal’s tired! Maybe you’re tired, too. Perhaps, you are experiencing hardship today. You’re physically ill. You’re burnt out. …
Good Morning! (Or afternoon or evening depending on your time zone). I hope you had a restful (and chocolate-filled) weekend. If you didn’t, stay tuned for some encouraging thoughts. =) You may remember that last week was a bit of a challenge for me. I dealt with cell phone problems most of the week and the stress caused me to …
There are those crystal clear moments in life when we finally “get it.” We realize life’s too short not to pursue the things we love. (Here’s why.) Take writing, for instance. For years, I had to place my dream on hold for various reasons– another career path, having babies, raising babies, caring for an ill child, and the list goes …
“Does it seem more real now?” My eyes lingered on the teacher’s desk. “Sometimes. Other times, I can hardly believe it.” Our son’s hand glided across the row of hardbacks, scooting a few wayward titles back into a neat, organized row. How was it possible that he was still so young, and yet a lifetime had passed? The student, now …
I had the opportunity to visit our educator son’s classroom this week. The experience was surreal. Where there was once a little boy, now stood a man. A survivor. The teacher. Our son. Because of spring break, the school where he teaches wasn’t in session so halls were silent and desks were empty. Still… I envisioned young minds as they …
At some point in life, you’re going to want to quit. The road will seem too long, the mountain too steep, or the circumstance insurmountable. It doesn’t mean you’re weak-willed or lack resolve. I think it’s more about the trial and the duration of the journey. It wears you out. Mentally. Physically. Speaking from a writer’s perspective, I know that …
