Illustrations About Endurance

Faithful Endurance

“Fight Song” by Rachel Platten emphasizes overcoming suffering, enduring, reclaiming life. We might think of suffering as just being an act of our will to

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Christ, The Focal Point

In the world of image making (paintings, photography, etc.), focal points are necessary for successfully communicating the desire of the artist or photographer. “A point

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The Easy Way Out Sermon Illustration

The Easy Way Out

When we face temptations, it’s difficult to remember the larger goals we are pursuing. We want to take the easy way out when life gets

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Endure To The End

Most of us have no idea what it means to endure extremely difficult circumstances. The show Alone on the History Channel places people in the wilderness with

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The Spectator Strategy

Many marathoners and long-distance runners know what it means to “hit the wall.” One minute, they’re running with sustained energy and speed, and the next,

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Tangled Up

Sin entangles and ensnares us (Hebrews 12:1). Sin hampers us from moving forward in our race for God. That is why we need to

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Finish The Race

Unlike most races, our spiritual race is not about coming in first. It’s about finishing. If we don’t give up, if we don’t quit, then

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The Stockdale Paradox

In this video (3 minute mark), Dr. Dennis Charney explains the “Stockdale Paradox,” a way of thinking that acknowledges the challenge being faced while also

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