Doro Explorero's Quest to Travel Around The World

Intense belief in a goal is one of the most powerful forces on earth. Joan of Arc a twelve-year old shepherd girl when she developed the belief that she would lead the army of France against England. The intensity of her belief was overwhelming.  At age seventeen she appeared before and explained her belief to Prince Charles, who was so impressed he gave her a suit of armor and an army to lead. Joan of Arc then led a successful siege against the supposedly unconquerable bastion of Orleans. To repeat myself, intense belief in a cause or goal is one of the most powerful forces on earth. No matter what the odds may be, or how insurmountable the barriers appear, belief dictates that there is a way. The armor for your belief and goals may take the form of a stethoscope, a typewriter, or a microphone. Your sword may be patience , unselfishness , or a never-say-die attitude .  I believe success is achieved by ordinary people with extraordinary determination. Notice that I...

Persistent people begin their success where most others quit. We Christians need to be known as people of persistence and endurance. One person with commitment, persistence, and endurance will accomplish more than thousand people with interest alone. In Hebrews 12:1 (NIV) we read: "Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great could of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us." The more diligently we work, the harder it is to quit. Persistence is a habit - so  is quitting. Never worry about how much money, ability or equipment you are starting with, just begin with a million dollars' worth of determination. Remember: It's not what you have; it's what you do with what you have that makes all the difference. Many people eagerly begin "the good fight of faith," but they forget to add patience, persistence, and endurance to their enthusiasm...