by Annette Haskins | Aug 18, 2020 | Got Grit?
“Mindfulness” is a popular word these days. The dictionary defines it as “a mental state achieved by focusing one’s awareness on the present moment, while calmly acknowledging and accepting one’s feelings, thoughts, and bodily sensations.”* You could say...
by Annette Haskins | Aug 14, 2020 | Got Grit?
Before the arthritis in my knees became a problem, I jogged for exercise. My goal was to run a 5K. I bought good running shoes, clothing that wicks away water, a fanny pack for my phone, and downloaded a running app to keep track of my pace and distance. I had...
by Annette Haskins | Aug 11, 2020 | Got Grit?
You have heard of the steadfastness of Job, and you have seen the purpose of the Lord, how the Lord is compassionate and merciful. –James 5:11 ESV Someday we’ll have the opportunity to meet people of faith described in the Bible. I don’t know how we’ll get to...
by Annette Haskins | Aug 7, 2020 | Got Grit?
“Let your religion be less of a theory and more of a love affair.” ―G. K. Chesterton I’m blessed to live in a house on a wooded lot in a small neighborhood. When I have the chance, I sit on our back deck among pots of brightly colored flowers and let my senses wake...
by Annette Haskins | Aug 4, 2020 | Got Grit?
My brothers and sisters, consider it nothing but joy when you fall into all sorts of trials, because you know that the testing of your faith produces endurance. And let endurance have its perfect effect, so that you will be perfect and complete, not deficient in...
