Category Archives: Perseverance

The persistence in pursuing the mastery of a skill, despite difficulty or delay in achieving success.

A Conversation About Human Potential and Purpose

Posted on 2020-09-04 by

Jack and Ed discuss the proper attitude about what a man can do in life, and the proper approach to what a man should be. Continue reading →

Posted in Choosing A Profession, Decision Making, Determination, Introspection, Male Power, Maturity, Personal Growth and Development, Models of Success, Perseverance, Purpose, Self-Concept, Stewardship | 20 Comments

We’re on a mission from God.

Posted on 2020-08-21 by

Every Christian has a God ordained purpose in life. Continue reading →

Posted in Decision Making, Desire, Passion, Determination, Fundamental Frame, Influence, Models of Success, Moral Agency, Perseverance, Purpose, Stewardship, The Power of God | 16 Comments

How to Transform Your Image

Posted on 2020-08-12 by

Hitting the gym, losing weight, and becoming physically fit is good, but it’s not enough! Continue reading →

Posted in Conserving Power, Determination, Enduring Suffering, Fasting, Health, Holding Frame, IOI's, Maturity, Personal Growth and Development, Models of Success, Perseverance, Prayer, Purpose, Self-Concept, SMV/MMV, The Power of God | Tagged , , , | 5 Comments

Pottery and Tea

Posted on 2020-07-27 by

A summary of the highlights of my trip last week, with pictures! Continue reading →

Posted in Discipline, Maturity, Personal Growth and Development, Models of Failure, Perseverance | Tagged | 3 Comments

Countersink

Posted on 2020-05-22 by

Running it into the ground to set a new foundation. Continue reading →

Posted in Churchianity, Culture Wars, Determination, Discernment, Wisdom, Divorce, Enduring Suffering, Faith Community, Influence, Leadership, Models of Failure, Models of Success, Perseverance, Relationships, Stewardship, Strategy, The Power of God | Tagged , | 23 Comments

Only God can grant a successful marriage

Posted on 2020-05-20 by

How do some people achieve a blessed marriage, while others do not?  Maybe God might have something to do with it. Continue reading →

Posted in Choosing a Partner or Spouse, Courtship and Marriage, Determination, Discernment, Wisdom, Discipline, Freedom, Personal Liberty, Game Theory, Holding Frame, Introspection, Love, Maturity, Personal Growth and Development, Models of Failure, Models of Success, Perseverance, Relationships, Self-Concept, Strategy, The Power of God | Tagged , , | 15 Comments

We Marry Our Own Cross

Posted on 2020-05-18 by

The frustration of marital incompatibility is intended to produce Christ in us. Continue reading →

Posted in Attitude, Choosing a Partner or Spouse, Collective Strength, Conflict Management, Courtship and Marriage, Discernment, Wisdom, Education, Enduring Suffering, Holding Frame, Love, Maturity, Personal Growth and Development, Models of Success, Perseverance, Purpose, Relationships, The Power of God | Tagged , | 7 Comments

It’s the worst system in the world, except for all the others

Posted on 2020-05-13 by

Patriotic cop makes a stand against big government.  Will it matter in the long run? Continue reading →

Posted in Attitude, Authenticity, Collective Strength, Conspiracy Theories, Culture Wars, Determination, Freedom, Personal Liberty, Handling Rejection, Influence, Leadership, Models of Failure, Models of Success, Perseverance, Politics | Tagged , , | 18 Comments

What’s good for the goose is bad for the gander.

Posted on 2020-04-08 by

A discussion of the Faithlessness of Immaturity and the Hopelessness of Gender Inequality. Continue reading →

Posted in Choosing a Partner or Spouse, Courtship and Marriage, Determination, Discipline, Disorders, Enduring Suffering, Game Theory, Handling Rejection, Holding Frame, Influence, Introspection, Leadership, Love, Maturity, Personal Growth and Development, Models of Success, Perseverance, Purpose, Relationships, Stewardship, Strategy | Tagged , | 22 Comments

She shall succumb to specious schemes of succulent suffusion

Posted on 2020-01-15 by

An account of how I convinced my wife to accept my wish to have plants in the house and to be happy about it. Continue reading →

Posted in Confidence, Conflict Management, Determination, Discernment, Wisdom, Handling Rejection, Holding Frame, Influence, Leadership, Male Power, Models of Success, Perseverance, Persuasion, Relationships, Stewardship, Strategy | Tagged , , | 3 Comments