Category Archives: H

persistence

Persistence Is One Of The Strongest Forces

No really, persistence is huge.

See, I want this to be one of the biggest, most epic, canonical posts I write.

Why?

Because this topic is something I am more and more convinced of as I have gotten older.

I see it everywhere, and I could give you 100 quotes about it.

Just go search my other website.

Unless I have merged all my websites into one by now, then search here.

I’ll wait.

Persistence, grit, following the process, and the power of routine works, you see.

There is no such thing as an overnight success.

So you find work you love, and you put your head down for 10 years, plus.

Then good things start to happen.

I hope you find something you love and stick with it everyday for the rest of your life.

I love you.

–Dad

Tired

When I Am Tired, I Just Love This Verse

Maybe I am just tired this week.

But I read this verse for the thousandth time yesterday and it gave me peace – again.

Seems weird.

But I have found there are few things more restful and peaceful than reading scriptures in the quiet of the early morning with a hot cup of coffee.

So, get that physical rest from a good eight hours in bed.

But remember that your soul and attitude can find rest in Jesus.

Matthew 11:28-30:
Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.”

I love you.

–Dad

Amen

And All of God’s People Said, Amen!

I like that Amen means:  Truth.

See, at church yesterday the pastor was at the very end of the last sermon, in a series of sermons, on the book of Revelation.

He noted how the bible ends with a warning, and a proclamation of truth.

(Revelation 22:18-21)

While he was winding down, he was saying all of his sentences in a cadence.

A cadence that you knew would solicit a response.

He noted how Amen needed to be said more by the congregation during his sermons.

He made his final statement.

“And all of God’s people said

The crowd responded: “Amen!” as you were silent.

So, one second later, you enthusiastically responded, “Amen” as the crowd was silent.

Consequently, the closest six rows of people turned to look.

And everyone just smiled at you.

Mom and I were beaming at each other with endearing smiles too.

I love that you are so eager to participate.

I love you

–Dad