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Prodigal:  We need heroes.<\/p>\n

Me:  Yes, I need a hero!<\/p>\n

This is from the book A Man of Heroic Endurance: Job by Charles Swindoll<\/p>\n

Nevertheless, I am still convinced we need heroes.  The imperfections of humanity notwithstanding, our hearts hunger to be stimulated by examples of great character being modeled in everyday life.  We are fortified by exemplary lives, especially those who have earned the right to be respected by their character, sacrifice, patience, and ability to press on in spite of hardship, injustice, pain, and failure.  Our heroes do not have to be perfect.  They must however be courageous, authentic, clear-minded, and determined to endure no matter the sacrifice or cost.  We need heroes of integrity and consistency, admirable men and women we can admire, not because they exemplify a quick burst of bravery, but because they represent the stuff of greatness and stay at it to the end.  Finishing strong is a vital part of standing tall.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The LORD God is my strength, and he will make my feet like hinds’ feet, and he will make me to walk upon mine high places.<\/p>\n

Habakkuk 3:19<\/p>\n

Jennifer Van Allen<\/p>\n

www.theprodigalpig.com<\/p>\n

www.faithincounseling.org<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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