Running the Race
"Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily...
"Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily...
Being nervous before an event is normal. It tells us that what we’re about to do is important. But God encourages us in the Bible to be brave and...
"I have fought the good fight. I have finished the race. I have kept the faith. "-2 Timothy 4:7 (NIV) As a cross-country skier, I have...
Bad situations in life aren’t all about us. Most often, they are simply challenges that God gives us to allow us to glorify Him in our responses.
Do not have other gods besides Me.–Exodus 20:3 This can’t be happening, I thought. Not with only three and a half weeks to go! But as hard as I...
21 “If you want to be perfect,” Jesus said to him, “go, sell your belongings and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come...
Know that there is always more to life than what we perceive.
The runners slipped past me one by one. When I looked behind me, I didn’t see anyone left. Denial set in. I couldn’t possibly be in last place,...
Throughout the goal planning process, we must remember that our goals must be submitted to God. He is the One who supplies our strength and helps...
"Rejoice in hope; be patient in affliction; be persistent in prayer." –Romans 12:12 Endurance means putting one foot in front of the...
Today, examine your heart as you move through your daily activities and find out what areas of your life are not being done wholeheartedly for the...
“However, I consider my life worth nothing to me, if only I may finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me—the task of...
Today, don’t forget to drink enough water as your compete. But even more important, don’t forget to take in plenty of Living Water.
A few days ago, I went out for a long training run. It wasn't a particularly pretty day, and I wasn't exactly looking forward to the run...
Know that you can do whatever He calls you to do because He will provide the strength, which comes from His unlimited supply.
“Be sober! Be on the alert! Your adversary the Devil is prowling around like a roaring lion, looking for anyone he can devour.”-1 Peter 5:8 A...
“How great is the love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are!”-1 John 3:1 In the summer...
Now to Him who is able to do above and beyond all that we ask or think—according to the power that works in you.–Ephesians 3:20 “You have no wall...
"So follow the way of good people, and keep to the paths of the righteous."-Proverbs 2:20 It was the biggest race of the season. All the...
I pursue as my goal the prize promised by God’s heavenly call in Christ Jesus. — Philippians 3:14 I once talked with a gold medalist. She was a...
Today, as Christian competitors, may we would be mindful of our calling to love those around us.
As athletes and coaches, we know what it takes to train. Let that mindset help you as you train for godliness.
The less you have weighing you down, the faster you will be and the more endurance you will have.
With a month of training to go, I realized something had become all too familiar to me. Even when I didn’t have on headphones, I was singing in my...
Sarah and Margo had set their sights on the NCAA Championship in the 10K.
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