Perseverance, essential to life, means we don’t give up. We don’t stop. We keep placing one foot in front of another. We finish the race laid before us. We continue the journey … even when you face difficult and seemingly insurmountable challenges. The Bible… Continue Reading “Meditation of the Week: Perseverance”
The idea of concentration is to devote your attention, thought, and focus toward an activity or subject. However, be aware of what you allow to gain your concentration. You will respond to what you focus on. It takes a great deal of concentration… Continue Reading “Meditation of the Week: Concentration”
“Righteousness guards him whose way is blameless, but sin overthrows the wicked.” ~ Proverbs 13:6 The Greek words alētheia (ἀλήθεια) and alēthes (ἀληθής) are translated as “integrity” in the New Testament and mean “truth or the state of being true.” Jesus is referred to… Continue Reading “Meditation of the Week: Integrity”
A Battle is a confrontation you did not agree to; it’s non-consensual, or something you would prefer not to engage. A “fight” is a consensual conflict like sparring or debate. The challenge is to maintain your self-control, humility, and respect during the “fight” –… Continue Reading “Mediation of the Week: In Fighting, Choose with Sense and Honor”
While the immediate meaning is likely clear, the word “battle” is significantly more. Primarily, “battle” refers to self-defense or non-consensual conflict. This may be a verbal or a physical altercation. Either way, we are to train in such a way that we do not… Continue Reading “Meditation of the Week: No Retreat in Battle”