When You Hit the Wall, Press On and Keep in the Race!

When you hit the wall, press on! Keep running the race! The finish line is closer than you I think.

I love the pageantry, challenge, and thrill of Olympic events. I am drawn to the underdog, wincing at their every stumble and cheering them on as they complete the race. It doesn’t matter that they come in last. They endured to the end. At every Olympics. a previously unknown athlete captures global attention by overcoming […]

A Christian’s Joy Is More Than a Giddy Emotion

A Christian's joy is more than a frothy, euphoric emotion. It has substance and holds us and carries us through the most difficult seasons.

Christian joy is not just a giddy, light-hearted, frothy emotion. Joy is meatier than that; it has substance. It girds us up and lightens our path even through the darkest of days. “The joy of the Lord IS our strength.” Joy is not born from our past, present or future circumstances. Joy is born from […]

God was Silent, So It Seemed

Although it might appear God is silent, he is always speaking to those who wait in quiet expectation.

God was silent, or so it seemed. The age of His prophets walking amid His people had long passed, or so it seemed. The tales of the patriarchs, along with the narrative of Moses leading the children of Israel into freedom, were all that the current generation had left. These stories evoked more wistful sighs […]

Running the Actual Race is the Easiest Part

It doesn't matter what shape you are in at the beginning of training, it's what you do in the training process that determines the outcome of your race.

In about six weeks, signs that spring is around the corner will make their appearance long before the last stubborn icy snow patches melt in my city. Athletes and running enthusiasts will emerge from their indoor sports facilities and will once again take to sidewalks, bike paths, and nature trails. Promotional materials will plaster street […]

Christian Joy is not a Frothy Emotion

Christian joy is not a frothy, transient emotion. It has sustenance.

Christian joy is not necessarily defined as a giddy, light-hearted, frothy emotion. Joy is meatier than that, it has substance. It has endurance, it is strong enough to gird us up through even the darkest of days. “The joy of the Lord IS our strength.” Joy is not born from our past, present, or future […]