Perseverance and Faith

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This is a guest sermon I gave at Nichols-Bethel United Methodist Church yesterday, discussing the importance of perseverance in writing and in other aspects of my life. Even if you’re not religious, I hope you’ll listen to this message and that it touches a base with and inspires you. Perseverance is vital to life, and for me, praying to God has helped me to keep persevering.

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25 thoughts on “Perseverance and Faith”

  3. You’re so well spoken, Andrew! Loved how you shared James 1: 1-4 to lead us into your journey. Well done, my friend! Stay strong, keep persevering, and all the best! Cheers!

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  8. Thank you for sharing your feelings here, Andrew, and addressing the depth of strength needed to perservere. When I was in my early twenties I was very aware how my peers were advancing in their lives and I was stuck – no friends, no job, after dropping out of a degree course in science. I tried to get back to art, but it took me until my 30s for that to be the right time. I didn’t fall in love until I was 24, but that love has lasted for more than 30 years now. Writing was never part of the plan back then, but I eventually came into that too. So perserverence is everything, and yes, writing has given me more lessons to learn in that regard. I’m sharing this with you because I needed someone to share their story with me back then! Good going, Andrew :>)

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  10. The story of Joseph has really resonated with me as well. I listened to a long series on the radio about the story over many weeks of time in a particular rigorous season of my life.

    And that Bible quote typo…😂 Reminds me of something from one of my favorite television shows (The Vicar of Dibley). Highly recommend the show. You can get the season from Walmart online for around $30 I think, give or take. (Or there are clips on YouTube).

    Take care and God bless.

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  11. What a wonderful sermon !

    Your illustrations of personal perseverance and the scriptural references were all quite moving.

    My favorite part was your closing: “If you’re feeling low – take courage + pray. God can help you persevere.” It’s a lesson I think we all could use.

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