Tag Archives: Patience

Still

For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the … Continue reading

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Unwavering

Yet he did not waver through unbelief regarding the promise of God, but was strengthened in his faith and gave glory to God, being fully persuaded that God had power to do what he had promised. This is why “it … Continue reading

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Practicing Patience

For whatever things were written before were written for our learning, that we through the patience and comfort of the Scriptures might have hope. Now may the God of patience and comfort grant you to be like-minded toward one another, … Continue reading

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Letting Go or Holding On?

As mentioned in a previous blog post, I am a fan of the move The Notebook.  It’s a cleverly told love can overcome story – the kind of story we like to insert ourselves into, imagining ourselves to be in … Continue reading

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Waiting

Few movies have been released with more fanfare than 1997’s Titanic.  Of course, considering it smashed all of the box office records of the day, holding the top spot for over a decade until Avatar overtook it, I suppose the … Continue reading

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Cast Away

At the risk of solidifying my role as the Christian Devotion Writing “Siskel and Ebert,” I am looking at another film today.  Actually, this is a direction I am pursuing with some direct purpose as a theme for future publication … Continue reading

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Martha Moments

As Jesus and his disciples were on their way, he came to a village where a woman named Martha opened her home to him. She had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet listening to what he … Continue reading

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Patience Made Perfect

For quite some time now, God has been working with me when it comes to developing patience.  For those of you who have known me since my childhood, you are no doubt chuckling at this statement and will undoubtedly consider … Continue reading

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The Gift of a Thistle

I am a big fan of the movie Braveheart. William Wallace, or at least the character depicted by Mel Gibson in the movie, is a man I find myself admiring and in many ways wishing to emulate. I am beginning … Continue reading

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