Quote (Nov. 22, 2020): "Smooth seas never made a skilled sailor." (Franklin D. Roosevelt)

James 1:3, 4, 12
"Knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance. Let endurance have its perfect result, so that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.

Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial; for once he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life."

Romans 5:4
"Perseverance builds character; and character, hope."