by Annette Haskins | Sep 1, 2020 | Got Grit?
Some poems find their way into your soul and live there. The following poem came to me years ago, and it still speaks with gentle clarity. The Quest Wherever it takes you—go; Whichever the task—do it; Whatever the burden—accept it; Whenever it calls—answer it;...
by Annette Haskins | Aug 28, 2020 | Got Grit?
But now you have arrived at your destination: By faith in Christ you are in direct relationship with God. Your baptism in Christ was not just washing you up for a fresh start. It also involved dressing you in an adult faith wardrobe—Christ’s life, the fulfillment of...
by Annette Haskins | Aug 25, 2020 | Got Grit?
Then Jesus said, “Let’s go off by ourselves to a quiet place and rest awhile.” He said this because there were so many people coming and going that Jesus and his apostles didn’t even have time to eat. –Mark 6:31 NLT I was talking on the phone with my...
by Annette Haskins | Aug 21, 2020 | Got Grit?
Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a huge crowd of witnesses to the life of faith, let us strip off every weight that slows us down, especially the sin that so easily trips us up. And let us run with endurance the race God has set before us. We do this by...
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...
