Between any trial and the blessing that comes from that trial, there is a pathway we must walk — that pathway is perseverance. Perseverance means having an urgency, firmness, resolve, and consistency. And, while the joy of the blessing may seem a long way off, signposts or mile markers of joy line the way. These will help us persevere with resolve and consistency if we "consider" them.

Hurting but still hoping—that is the human journey.

When we think the process of longsuffering is unbearable, we must remember it would be deadly for God to put us up on that solid rock before we are strong, firm, and steadfast. And it would be cruel for Him to require us to sing before we have a song.

it comes to my struggles with feeling unglued.

Imperfect changes are slow steps of progress wrapped in grace … imperfect progress.

Perseverance means having an urgency, firmness, resolve, and consistency.

We see that all those harsh realities aren't the end, but rather a temporary middle space. Not the place where we are meant to wallow and dwell. Rather the place through which we will have to learn to wrestle well.

Married or not, don't let what breaks your heart destroy your life. Hold fast to Jesus and remember: This breaking of you will be the making of you.

The breaking of us has actually been the making of us . . . the God-strengthened us He could use.

Heartbreaking seasons can certainly grow me but were never meant to define me.

Adventure requires something of us, puts us to the test. Though we may fear the test, at the same time we yearn to be tested, to discover that we have what it takes.

Women who are stunningly beautiful are women who have had their hearts enlarged by suffering.