Grace Thoughts

Tim Kelley

Perseverance, Part 2

March 2, 2017

Perseverance means steadfastness in doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success - patience, endurance as to things or circumstances. If there is one thing that I could point to that has gotten me to this stage in my life, it would be perseverance. I did not learn this on purpose. I took no college course for it. Let's understand perseverence as attributed to the pursuit of our Christian faith - not in relation to life as we know it. There have been many who have persevered much, but not for their faith or in relation for their faith. Remaining focused and following Christ whatever comes our way.

Featured Offer

Thinking with God
"Thinking with God" is a non published collection of messages that Tim Kelley, Grace Thoughts host, taught in a small and private setting. These CD's were never posted on the Website or made available to the general public until now. "Thinking with God" answers 2 distinct questions: What is God like and How does God Think? It is impossible for us, as believers, to think clearly in our Christian life without addressing these vital questions. (The audio quality is reflective of the small setting in which these were recorded.)   6 CD Set$25.00 Donation - includes shipping and handling

Archives

Perseverance means steadfastness in doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success - patience, endurance as to things or circumstances. If there is one thing that I could point to that has gotten me to this stage in my life, it would be perseverance. I did not learn this on purpose. I took no college course for it. Let's understand perseverence as attributed to the pursuit of our Christian faith - not in relation to life as we know it. There have been many who have persevered much, but not for their faith or in relation for their faith. Remaining focused and following Christ whatever comes our way.
March 1, 2017
The church, for most people, looks like it's fine and as strong as it has always been. But it is dying, and is facing some moral and ethical storms that threaten to knock it over. This isn't our world.
February 24, 2017
The church, for most people, looks like it's fine and as strong as it has always been. But it is dying, and is facing some moral and ethical storms that threaten to knock it over. This isn't our world.
February 23, 2017
The church, for most people, looks like it's fine and as strong as it has always been. But it is dying, and is facing some moral and ethical storms that threaten to knock it over. This isn't our world.
February 22, 2017
Does God need me? Read Psalm 50 and in light of those verses I would conclude NO - God does not need me. If we cease to believe in God, He would still be God. My belief in Him does not make Him any more or any less. If I made a declaration that the sun does not exist, it will still rise in the morning and set in the eening. It functions independent of me! But could it be, that in the mystical ways of God, He chose to need us? He chose to want us.
February 15, 2017
Does God need me? Read Psalm 50 and in light of those verses I would conclude NO - God does not need me. If we cease to believe in God, He would still be God. My belief in Him does not make Him any more or any less. If I made a declaration that the sun does not exist, it will still rise in the morning and set in the evening. It functions independent of me! But could it be, that in the mystical ways of God, He chose to need us? He chose to want us.
February 14, 2017
Does God need me? Read Psalm 50 and in light of those verses I would conclude NO - God does not need me. If we cease to believe in God, He would still be God. My belief in Him does not make Him any more or any less. If I made a declaration that the sun does not exist, it will still rise in the morning and set in the evening. It functions independent of me! But could it be, that in the mystical ways of God, He chose to need us? He chose to want us.
February 13, 2017
It is important to be settled in how we understand God's Grace. Don't be content in life until you have realized God's portion of grace, and don't be discontented by the fact he might not have gifted you as you would like to be gifted. Greatness has nothing to do with church accomplishments, titles or positions. It has everything to do with faithfulness to the Lord and a constant, persistent endeavor for a deeper walk with him.
February 6, 2017
It is important to be settled in how we understand God's Grace. Don't be content in life until you have realized God's portion of grace, and don't be discontented by the fact he might not have gifted you as you would like to be gifted. Greatness has nothing to do with church accomplishments, titles or positions. It has everything to do with faithfulness to the Lord and a constant, persistent endeavor for a deeper walk with him.
February 3, 2017
It is important to be settled in how we understand God's Grace. Don't be content in life until you have realized God's portion of grace, and don't be discontented by the fact he might not have gifted you as you would like to be gifted. Greatness has nothing to do with church accomplishments, titles or positions. It has everything to do with faithfulness to the Lord and a constant, persistent endeavor for a deeper walk with him.
February 2, 2017
See More Episodes
Loading...
* A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
*
A
B
C
D
F
G
I
L
M
R
S
T
W
Loading...
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
Listen to Grace Thoughts on
Amazon Echo
Learn How
Learn How

Featured Offer

Thinking with God
"Thinking with God" is a non published collection of messages that Tim Kelley, Grace Thoughts host, taught in a small and private setting. These CD's were never posted on the Website or made available to the general public until now. "Thinking with God" answers 2 distinct questions: What is God like and How does God Think? It is impossible for us, as believers, to think clearly in our Christian life without addressing these vital questions. (The audio quality is reflective of the small setting in which these were recorded.)   6 CD Set$25.00 Donation - includes shipping and handling

About Grace Thoughts

Grace Thoughts with Pastor Tim Kelley is dedicated to proclaiming the simple, age-old message of Grace - the complete Gospel of Jesus Christ. We believe not only that this is still a relevant message; it is indeed the only message. Grace Thoughts will help you take the message of the Cross and make it practical for today's diverse challenges.

About Tim Kelley

Tim Kelley, at the age of 18, surrendered his life and heart to Jesus Christ. After receiving his degree in Biblical Studies, he relocated to St. Petersburg, Florida. In July of 1989 he became the senior pastor of Grace Connection Church and launched a local radio broadcast called “Grace Thoughts”, a daily radio program broadcast in the Tampa Bay region http://wtis1110.com/ and is now heard at www.oneplace.com. Pastor Kelley is now in his 33th year in public ministry here in the Tampa Bay area. He is an avid sports fan of the Boston Red Sox, New England Patriots, and the Boston Celtics. As you may have guessed, our pastor grew up in New England in the Plymouth Mass. area. Pastor Kelley’s two greatest and heartfelt passions are teaching and preaching a clear gospel of God’s grace and its impact in our daily lives, as well as his love and compassion for people (even if they are not New England Fans).  Pastor Kelley has a Master’s Degree in Biblical Studies and is currently pursuing a second Masters in Counseling, graduating in May 2013.  He is happily married to his beautiful wife of 27 years, Peggy. They have one child at home, Sadie Lynne.  Their beautiful daughter Hannah Grace, in February 2012, went home to be with the Lord, due to a firearm mishap after a church service. Pastor Kelley and Peggy have started the Hannah Grace Foundation in memory of their daughter, which raises funds for the housing, care and education of children and young adults, here locally in the Tampa Bay region, throughout America as well as the third world.

 

Contact Grace Thoughts with Tim Kelley

Mailing Address
Grace Thoughts
P.O. Box 41734
St Petersburg, FL 33743


Telephone
727-492-2058