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Tag Archives: patience
Things Take Time
Background photo by Sarah Shull Thought for the Week I have an impatience problem. No, scratch that, I don’t have an impatience problem, I’m actually quite good at it. My patience, on the other hand, could use some work. In … Continue reading
Posted in Humor, Quips and Quotes
Tagged accomplishments, impatience, motivation, patience, Piet Hein, relationships, thought for the week, wisdom
22 Comments
A Lesson From the Chinese Bamboo Tree
Originally posted on The Victor Negro:
The Chinese bamboo tree takes five years to grow. The seed is planted, watered and fertilised every day but it doesn’t break out of the ground till after five years. Once it breaks through…
Posted in Quips and Quotes, Writing
Tagged blogging, Featured Blogger, hope, patience, philosophy, plans, vision, wisdom
6 Comments
Slow-Growing Beauty
Thought for the Week I took this photo of magnolia buds on a recent walk. It may be the only time I’ve ever snapped a shot of tree buds. In fact, I rarely even notice them. Instead, early each spring … Continue reading
Walk Your Talk
“I urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling you have received, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love.” ~Ephesians 4:1-2
Posted in For Pastors and Teachers, Quips and Quotes, Religion/Faith
Tagged Covid-19, endurance, Ephesians 4:1-2, godliness, kindness, mask, patience
12 Comments
Kindness Is the Key
“When you, a mere human, pass judgment on others and yet do the same things as they do, do you think you will escape God’s judgment? Or do you disregard the riches of His kindness, tolerance, and patience, not realizing … Continue reading
Posted in For Pastors and Teachers, Quips and Quotes, Religion/Faith
Tagged God, judgment, kindness, patience, repentance, Romans 2:3-4, tolerance
22 Comments
Activating God’s Promise
My first feature film as a writer-director, Healing River, in production. “This is what the LORD God says, ‘In returning and rest shall you be saved; in quietness and confidence shall be your strength.’ But you would not.” ~Isaiah 30:15 … Continue reading
Posted in For Pastors and Teachers, Memoir, Movies, Quips and Quotes
Tagged calling, God, Isaiah 30:15-18, patience, prayer, promises
41 Comments
An Essay About Rocks
Rokz hav been arownd for Ever. They mosly jus sit ther. Somtymz they fall down. They hav nothing else to do. They ar very payshent. I am not. Mitchell T. (age withheld)
Here’s a Little Help…
…to get you through the week: You’re welcome.
Posted in Culture, Humor, Mitchellaneous, Quips and Quotes
Tagged cartoon, funny, instant, patience, stress, work
25 Comments
It’s His Kindness
It is commonly believed that repentance must come before forgiveness. Aren’t you glad God disagrees? “When you pass judgment on others, yet do the same things, do you think you will escape God’s judgment? Do not disregard the riches of his … Continue reading
Posted in For Pastors and Teachers, Quips and Quotes, Religion/Faith
Tagged forgiveness, God, kindness, love, patience, Romans 2:3-4, tolerance
14 Comments