When Self-control - Biblical Analogy
There was a young man named Jacob who lived in a small town, deeply passionate about playing the guitar. From dawn till dusk, he would...
This is stories & illustrations on self-control and wisdom, drawing on Philippians 4:13. It carries an emotional tone of hope, trust and anticipation.
There was a young man named Jacob who lived in a small town, deeply passionate about playing the guitar. From dawn till dusk, he would practice, dreaming of one day playing on the grandest stages. But as the weeks turned into months, his fingers would often cramp and his confidence wavered. He noticed others around him progressing faster, playing pieces he struggled with.…
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