Life is full of ups and downs. I don’t know about you, but my mood easily and effortlessly transitions from despair to optimism. Sometimes within seconds. Just last night, I couldn’t bare life anymore. I am usually very optimistic. I usually look for the positive in anything. But these past few days I just couldn’t.… Continue reading Hope Will Keep you Going
Jesus was able to endure His cross because He was thinking of you! Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.Hebrews 12:2 As a runner,… Continue reading Bearing the Cross of Christ
And they that know Thy name will put their trust in Thee: for Thou, Lord, hast not forsaken them that seek Thee.Psalm 9:10 Trust. Trusting God. What does that mean to you? How does trusting God play out in your life as a believer?First of all, let's start off by Biblically defining the word 'trust'.… Continue reading Sit Back and Relax
Why are their seasons of waiting? And what should we do in the meantime? Seasons of waiting can be enjoyable if you keep your eyes on Christ and be faithful in the little, remembering that this is training ground for what's ahead. Rest in the Lord, and wait patiently for Him: fret not thyself because… Continue reading When seasons of waiting draw on forever…
Christianity is about a relationship, not a religion. Relationships are solely built on communication and time spent together. And all things are of God, who hath reconciled us to Himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation; 2 Corinthians 5:18 Christianity is about a relationship, not a religion. This has… Continue reading End the Legalism and Embrace Your Freedom in Christ
Prayer is absolutely essential to your relationship with God. Without conversation, you don't have a relationship. For years I struggled with minor waves of depression. I would go back and forth from being motivated to wanting to quit this life. I remember asking my cat if I could switch him lives for a little while. … Continue reading 6 Prayer Topics that Will Change Your Life
For He satisfieth the longing soul, and filleth the hungry soul with goodness. Psalm 107:9 A common verse in the Bible is Psalm 34:8, “O taste and see that the Lord is good…” Let me ask you a question. How did you figure out what your favorite dessert was? Did someone tell you and you… Continue reading You Never Know what Your Missing Until you Try it
Part Four of the "Your Key to Success; Nailing Down the Basics" Series This month we will be talking about stretching. This a foundational to every runners success. For a Christian, the closer we want to be to Christ the more we need to let Him stretch our spiritual muscles. Ever heard of Spiritual Muscles? … Continue reading 3 Ways You Can Avoid Having Your Spiritual Muscles Torn
Self-Control isn't just saying the word "no", it's realizing that you make a choice no matter what you decide to do, whether it's give in or not. Consistency is not just detrimental to advancing, growing, or succeeding in any arena you enter, but it’s also huge in character building, to prepare you for the final… Continue reading 3 Tips on How to Be more Consistent
And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony; and they loved not their lives unto the death. Revelation 12:11
Be Still and Run 