Category Archives: Determination

The conscientious act of setting a desired goal in one’s mind, with the faith and full intention of accomplishing that goal.

How to Transform Your Image

Posted on 2020-08-12 by Jack

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

Countersink

Posted on 2020-05-22 by Jack

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 , | 24 Comments

Only God can grant a successful marriage

Posted on 2020-05-20 by Jack

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 , , | 16 Comments

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

Posted on 2020-05-13 by Scott

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 Jack

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 Jack

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

This means WAR!!!

Posted on 2019-12-19 by Jack

Choose your battles wisely, and remain steadfast in the face of adversity. Continue reading →

Posted in Conflict Management, Determination, Discipline, Game Theory, Holding Frame, Male Power, Models of Success, Perseverance, Personal Presentation, Persuasion, Relationships | Tagged , | 27 Comments

Authoritative Love, Marital Discipline, and BDSM

Posted on 2019-03-15 by Jack

Σ Frame’s concept of authoritative love, and contrasting views on Marital Discipline and BDSM. Continue reading →

Posted in Determination, Discipline, Enduring Suffering, Influence, Leadership, Male Power, Maturity, Personal Growth and Development, Models of Success, Perseverance, Questions from Readers, Relationships, Strategy, The Power of God | Tagged , , | 4 Comments

Called to return from exile

Posted on 2019-02-28 by Jack

Christians cannot directly change the converged, Western culture. The only solution is to be separated somehow. Continue reading →

Posted in Courtship and Marriage, Culture Wars, Determination, Discernment, Wisdom, Freedom, Personal Liberty, Models of Failure, Models of Success, Organization and Structure, Strategy | Tagged | 11 Comments

“Biblical” Models of Courtship

Posted on 2018-09-30 by Jack

Cutting through the hype and fluff, there is not much to be enjoyed about the prospect of courtship and marriage, unless you are holding out for the moment when you can trust God to catch you. Continue reading →

Posted in Determination, Enduring Suffering, Models of Success, Organization and Structure, Perseverance, Purpose, Relationships, Self-Concept, SMV/MMV, Strategy, The Power of God | Tagged , | 6 Comments