I can’t begin to explain the peace that I had going into this race as well as actually running it. For about two weeks prior God had been laying on my heart Isaiah 26:3, “Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.” Even with a… Continue reading Mo Half Marathon Recap
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Let God Love You As I listened to a podcast, a couple years ago, by Emma Mae McDaniel, she talked about how God had been telling her, “Let Me Love You.” That struck my heart immediately, as if God was saying it directly to me. So I began to tell God, “I want to let… Continue reading Let God Love You
Many of us hate pain. Actually, I’ve yet to meet someone who loves pain. Even as a runner, I guarantee most do not like the painful part of working out. There have been a couple times I have almost passed out because of too much pain. Some throw-up, some have anxiety attacks; the reactions vary… Continue reading What is God’s Purpose in Pain?
Recovery can be one of the toughest points of training, both physically and mentally, whether we are recovering from a spiritual or physical workout. Yet, recovery is a huge factor in training that is often over-looked or underrated.
After so many years of thinking I knew what surrender was, God strongly convicted me that in one certain area, I had not totally and completely surrendered to Him. After years of God saying, “Trust me. Believe me. Rest in me. Commit to me.” I thought I was. But I kept taking it back. I figured that was… Continue reading What is Surrender?
Most everyone likes taking a journey…but not all. Travel for vacations and visiting family and friends are usually something we look forward to with anticipation. However, there are some trips that we have wanted to forego, like to the dentist or the hospital and certainly to a funeral home. As we get older, I think… Continue reading So You’re Taking a Trip?
This Half Marathon was the best race I’ve ever run. For the last three miles, I was covered in sweat. It was windy, temps were below freezing, and I do not do well in the cold. Besides that, I was now badly dehydrated and my body threatened to cramp up, pass-out, and upchuck the fuel I had recently ingested. But it was during these last few miles that God showed me more of Himself in a beautiful way I’ll never forget!
February 14th is surrounded by roses, chocolates, and “I love you” from our special someone. As a single person it can sometimes hurt to watch all the couples exchange gifts and go on dates while we are left alone. “When will it be my turn?” can sometimes be all we can think. Here are seven… Continue reading 7 things to do on Valentine’s Day as a Single Person
As the sky began to darken so did Rosella's heart. The sun was setting much too quickly... she's getting desperate!
Be Still and Run 