Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Aug 9, 2010
And I don't think that I'm alone in this struggle to pray. Even a great church leader like Martin Luther has said this about prayer, "At times I, who teach this and prescribe it to others, have learned from my own example that praying comes close to being the most difficult of all works"
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Denomination:
Lutheran
Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Apr 12, 2011
SUCCESS IN DIFFICULTY
"Success is to be measured not so much by the position that one has reached in life as by the obstacles that one has overcome while trying to succeed." - Booker T. Washington (1856–1915), Educator, as quoted in Bits & Pieces, Vol. T/No. 17, p. 5 -
"Many men owe the grandeur
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*other
Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007
The pessimist sees difficulty in every opportunity. The optimist sees the
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Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007
"Difficulty is the very atmosphere of miracle; it is miracle in its first stage. If it is to be a great miracle, the
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Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 12, 2001
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A Christian grocer was in financial difficulties because his customers thought they could run up their bills indefinitely. They felt that such a saintly man would never press them for payment or take them to court. Their ready excuse was, “We don’t have money to pay our bills.” “How can I pay my
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Denomination:
Christian/Church Of Christ
Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jul 22, 2007
For some, the presence of difficulties and suffering in the world mean that God is punishing them for something. But for others, it is the sign that God is not able to do anything about the problems they face. Others wonder if he simply does not care. William Frey, retired Episcopal bishop from
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Denomination:
Methodist
Contributed by David Tack on Mar 27, 2011
While interpreting things of difficulty, such as eschatological issues, the simpler things of this life and God’s commands should be embraced. Preach the gospel saving message to the lost and desolate, love the Lord your God with all your heart, love humanity with unconditional love; and, strive
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Denomination:
Baptist
Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007
It is a good rule to face difficulties at the time they arise and not allow them
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Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007
"Difficulties are meant to rouse, not discourage. The human spirit is to
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Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007
The person who has not struggled with difficulty after difficulty cannot know the joy of genuine success. Face the problems and fight your way over them. There is more satisfaction in putting forth effort than in gloating over
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Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007
There are two ways of meeting difficulties: you alter the difficulties or you
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Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007
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Real difficulties can be overcome; it is only the imaginery ones
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Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 10, 2007
But I begin to think the chief difficulty in writing a book must be to keep out
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Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007
"Difficulties are Gods errands; and when we are sent upon them, we should esteem if
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