Instead of persevering—staying before the Father, praying for them to receive the bread of salvation—like the man in Luke 11:8 did for his friend, when we don’t see immediate results, we simply give up and go home.

Even at a tender age, He went to the Temple and “taught” the doctors and lawyers who were entrenched in the old traditions.

When you’re patient, you’re going to be honored by others and have happier relationships. There are all kinds of blessings and benefits.

No matter what the circumstances, it will not quit. Temperance is so powerful it can master all the unruly desires of your flesh.

When H. G. Wells summed up the influence of Jesus in history, he said, “Is it any wonder that this Galilean is too much for our small hearts?”

That is not the way of Jesus Christ. He was always looking beyond himself to the needs of others. Even on the cross, he was thinking of you.

Whatever you declare locked on earth is locked in heaven and whatever you declare unlocked on earth is unlocked in the heavenlies.”

A long-haired blonde from a southern university seemed to be enjoying a satisfactory student career when her grades began to slip.

Your job is to admit any part of the conflict that was caused by your bias, insensitivity, immaturity, or negligence—or any other reason.

But you can relax. I’m not going to suggest you make a list of them. Instead, I’m going to help you simplify things by giving you only one: Abide in Jesus.