I have never run a marathon race before, although I did run a half marathon race years ago. I understand that marathoners can run into what is called the “wall” at some point in the race. The wall is a seemingly impossible place to penetrate and continue on with your race. In life, we canContinue reading “Run With Endurance”
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Keep Going
Looking Forward
Throughout my life, I have on several occasions run into something, like a wall. One thing is true in each of these instances, that is, I was not looking where I was going. In each case, I was turned to see something or someone. It is hard to make unimpeded progress in life when weContinue reading “Looking Forward”
Run With Endurance
The Crowd Is Assembled
No Pain, No Gain
Coaches used to tell us, “no pain, no gain”. They meant that unless we endured the suffering of practices, we wouldn’t reap the rewards come gametime. Muscles are built through repeated use under stress. Maturity comes through right reactions to the problems of life, thus building character into our lives. Romans 5:3-5 says, “More thanContinue reading “No Pain, No Gain”
Love Poured Into Our Hearts
Marathon
We admire marathon runners for their perseverance in the face of their long struggle. In their race preparation the endure pain patiently as they trust the process to equip them to run the race. Revelation 3:10 says, “Because you have kept my word about patient endurance, I will keep you from the hour of trialContinue reading “Marathon”
Patient Endurance
Finishing Well
Have you ever started something with the best of intentions and full of energy only to get tired, bored or frustrated and not finish what you started? Boy, I sure have. I see myself as an innovator but the follow through is someone else’s job. But important things need to be finished, not just started.Continue reading “Finishing Well”
Reluctant Retiree 