Comments on: The Persistence of Peggy

By: Michael Mays

Michael Mays — Fri, 31 Jan 2025 01:46:02 +0000

Jim Willems was my 6th grade teacher in 1966, at McKinley Elementary in Pasadena, CA. He was very proud of his connection with Peggy Fleming and family. I think we heard some antidote about Peggy Fleming at least once a month. I’d like to say hello to Peggy and convey to her how Mr. Willems would light-up when he would enthusiastically tell the class about how hard Peggy worked at becoming a great skater.

By: Joanell Serra

Joanell Serra — Sun, 25 Mar 2018 15:38:21 +0000

Amazing story. I worry sometimes I’m not investing enough in others, but I do have a lot of teens in my life I’ve invested in, so perhaps someday I’ll see it made a difference. And your book Soul Survivor helped me deeply years ago, as I grasped for meaning in a tough time. I’m a writer too. Remembering that writing is investing in the reader is key. Otherwise why write? Thanks for this story and all your shared wisdom.

By: Maha Guirguis

Maha Guirguis — Thu, 22 Mar 2018 19:16:01 +0000

Very touching , challenging & rewarding.But many times we can invest in other people but do not see amazing results, it’s alright, it’s not the degree of achievement but the human, loving touch which counts.
I admire the persistence of Jim& his encouragement.Praying to continue& not give up.

By: Philip Yancey

Philip Yancey — Sat, 03 Mar 2018 02:19:54 +0000

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By: Edward Davidson. Ph.D.

Edward Davidson. Ph.D. — Sat, 03 Mar 2018 02:15:45 +0000

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By: Angus

Angus — Fri, 02 Mar 2018 23:28:23 +0000

Thank you for an inspiring story. Rest assured Philip, your investment in my life runs deep…

By: Monique Daly

Monique Daly — Fri, 02 Mar 2018 23:16:44 +0000

Beautiful Who are you investing in? Was a question my dad often asked as my siblings and I were growing up. I am the last of five and the only one who never had an answer. As those precious teenage years approached I found my love for children and was finally able to give an answer. At the tender age of thirteen I told my father I would invest my time,patience and prayers into other children so they could one day know who GOD is. After completing high school I took the necessary steps to start my own business in daycare, which I ran over a decade. My primal goal was to teach the little children about our lord and savior Jesus Christ. Many wondered why I had not become a Sunday school teacher but doing that would only allow for me to teach what the church wanted taught. Doing it my way allowed me to teach the necessities as well as the Lord. I’ve gone on to teach hundreds of children on many different levels the fundamentals along with the love of Christ. They all differed in age but we’re like minded in spirit. As the good word says, “train up a child in the way they should go and when they are old they will not depart from it”. Investments are needed near and far, let us strive to meet the need.

By: Seeta Gurung

Seeta Gurung — Wed, 28 Feb 2018 07:44:27 +0000

Beautiful story and a challenge you leave us with “whom I am investing in?”
I met you in Nepal when you came to INF’s conference. Thank you again, Philip, for this story.

By: M. Robie

M. Robie — Mon, 26 Feb 2018 19:32:34 +0000

Inspiring story! Thank you!

By: Ann Ahrens

Ann Ahrens — Mon, 26 Feb 2018 16:03:12 +0000

Beautiful – investment is never easy, but man oh man is it beautiful. Brought tears to my eyes. Thank you for sharing in your humble and winsome fashion.