Producing Character

By Justice Carmon “Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. And hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us.” Romans 5:3-5 On a bright Saturday morning, my landlady and I went to the Animal Rescue Center to get a new friend for Maxwell, our house cat. “Look at this one! Isn’t she beautiful?” my landlady said. It was a calico with long hair and bright orange patches. But I was wary because the description said she did not like other cats. “I think we need a better friend for Maxwell.” She read the notice and looked...

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