PERSEVERENCE
Hebrew 12:1-3 Philippians 4:13 P ERSEVERANCE (noun) steady persistence in a course of action, a purpose, a state, etc., especially in spite of difficulties, obstacles, or discouragement. Theology. continuance in a state of grace to the end, leading to eternal salvation. Source: www.dictionary.com Several years ago, Tom and I vacationed in the Black Hills of South Dakota. We, who are tree people, endured endless miles of nothing but treeless, flat prairie because, like those courageous pioneers who came before them, we believed the trip was worth it. Upon arriving at Custer State Park, the heavens opened and ended a three year drought. For five nights in a row, dressed in a rain suit, I stood out in the rain preparing supper because someone forgot to pack the rain fly. But I put up with it because I believed the trip was worth it. At six o’clock in the morning, on the Wilderness drive, we huddled in our very small Dodge Omni surroun...