1-251-362-1574 pete@petesperspective.com
  • Facebook
  • RSS
  • Facebook
  • RSS
Pete's Perspective
  • Pete’s Perspective
    • Privacy Policy
  • Meet Pete
  • Contact Me
  • Heart Matters – Never Lose Heart
  • Newsletter Signup
Select Page
The Savant – Monroe Journal – September 29, 2025

The Savant – Monroe Journal – September 29, 2025

by peteblack4ua@gmail.com | Sep 29, 2025 | Adversity, Against the Odds, Hanging on to Hope

“God carried me, and even to this day, I still don’t know how I got through it. I know God carried me through the hardest times. When life gets harder, hold on to God tighter.”                                                                      Tina Lee 1996 – Lake...
The Lion Returns – Monroe Journal – August 14, 2025

The Lion Returns – Monroe Journal – August 14, 2025

by peteblack4ua@gmail.com | Aug 19, 2025 | Determination Despite the Odds, Hanging on to Hope, Never Give Up

“Every great story happens when someone decides not to give up.”    Spryte Loriano 1986 – Burhanpur Railroad Station, Ganesh Talai, India: Saroo was terrified. The afternoon had begun with excitement as the five-year-old tagged along with his 14-year-old brother,...
Tommy John’s Surgery – July 24, 2025

Tommy John’s Surgery – July 24, 2025

by peteblack4ua@gmail.com | Jul 28, 2025 | Determination Despite the Odds, Hanging on to Hope, Long Shots

“It’s impossible,” said pride. “It’s risky,” said experience. “It’s pointless,” said reason. “Give it a try,” whispered the heart.                  Unknown  July 1974 – Los Angeles, California: Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Tommy John peppered team orthopedic surgeon...
A Refugee’s Story – Monroe Journal – July 10, 2025

A Refugee’s Story – Monroe Journal – July 10, 2025

by peteblack4ua@gmail.com | Jul 14, 2025 | Courage Under Fire, Determination Despite the Odds, Hanging on to Hope

When we protect the life we have, we risk relinquishing what God really wants for us, to seize our divine destiny.”                    Erwin McManus  1973 – South Vietnam:  After years of a bloody, unpopular war, the last of the 500,000 U.S. troops left South Vietnam....
Paw Prints – Monroe Journal – June 12, 2025

Paw Prints – Monroe Journal – June 12, 2025

by peteblack4ua@gmail.com | Jun 16, 2025 | Chasing Your Dream, Enhanced Perspective, Hanging on to Hope

Paw Prints “If it’s what God called you to do, don’t let anyone discourage you from it.”   Tommy Hollenstein March 10, 1985 – Canoga Park, California: It was the kind of beautiful spring afternoon that southern California is known for. After work that day, Tommy...
Single Missionary Seeks Adventurous Female – Monroe Journal – Feb 3, 2025

Single Missionary Seeks Adventurous Female – Monroe Journal – Feb 3, 2025

by peteblack4ua@gmail.com | Feb 3, 2025 | Compassion, Determination Despite the Odds, Hanging on to Hope, Perserverance

“I never prayed sincerely and earnestly about anything, but it came at some time; no matter how distant a day, somehow, in some shape, probably the least I would have devised, it came.”                    Adoniram Judson  October 1811 – Boston, Massachusetts: When...
« Older Entries

Recent Posts

  • 10-22-38 ASTORIA – Monroe Journal – Oct 13, 2025
  • Billy the Kid – Monroe Journal – Oct 10, 2025
  • An Unlikely Hero – Monroe Journal – Oct 2, 2025
  • The Savant – Monroe Journal – September 29, 2025
  • Scaling Mountains – Monroe Journal – Sept 22, 2025

Categories

  • Adversity
  • Against the Odds
  • Beating the Odds
  • Chasing Your Dream
  • Compassion
  • Confidence
  • Courage
  • Courage Under Fire
  • Determination Despite the Odds
  • Encouragement
  • Enhanced Perspective
  • Finding Hope
  • Forgiveness
  • Generosity
  • Getting Fired
  • Gratitude
  • Hanging on to Hope
  • Integrity
  • Iron-willed
  • Limitless Possibilities
  • Long Shots
  • Making a Difference
  • Miracles
  • Never Give Up
  • Never Lose Heart
  • Never Quit
  • Overcoming Adversity
  • Overcoming Failure
  • Overcoming Obstacles
  • Perserverance
  • Persistence
  • Refusing to Quit
  • Rising Above Circumstances
  • Success
  • Tests and Trials
  • Thankful Heart
  • Too soon to quit
  • Trail Blazer
  • Uncategorized
  • Underdogs
  • Pete’s Perspective
  • Meet Pete
  • Contact Me
  • Heart Matters – Never Lose Heart
  • Newsletter Signup
  • Facebook
  • RSS
Website by Foggy Bottom Web Design Copyright © Pete's Perspective 2025