As A Person, back to the basics, Be Still, Be You, Goal Planning, Knowing Your Why, Our Focus, prayer, Priorities, recovery, running with God, The Beginning, The Three Frustrations of a Runner, the will of God, Uncategorized, Warming Up

Revolutionize Your New Years Goals

About six years ago my mentor asked if I wanted to pray about a verse for the New Year. As the year went by, it was so neat to see God use that verse and open our eyes to a deeper meaning. For years I have made New Year Resolutions and it either never got… Continue reading Revolutionize Your New Years Goals

As A Person, back to the basics, Letting Go and Letting God, Life, Priorities, rest, running with God, the will of God

Rest for Your Soul

There remaineth therefore a rest to the people of God. For He that is entered into His rest, He also hath ceased from His own works, as God did from His.Hebrews 4:9-10 As I write this, I am recovering from a foot surgery.  Limited in the physical activities I can do, I rest my body… Continue reading Rest for Your Soul

Core, faith, feelings, nutrition, Our Focus, prayer, Priorities, running with God, the will of God

You Never Know what Your Missing Until you Try it

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

As A Person, Core, depression, Dreams and Desires, feelings, Knowing Your Why, motivation, Uncategorized

Fulfillment and Satisfaction; The Secret to Gaining True Motivation that Lasts

Even though I became a Christian at a young age, for a long time I struggled with depression.  I struggled with feeling worthless, useless, and unfulfilled.  For years, I had this feeling of emptiness deep inside my heart that ached to be filled.  I was told that this feeling was normal and that I’d just… Continue reading Fulfillment and Satisfaction; The Secret to Gaining True Motivation that Lasts

Be Still, faith, half-marathon, pain, prayer, Racing, recovery, Thanksgiving, Uncategorized

Mo Half Marathon Recap

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

As A Person, Be Still, faith, Training the Mind

It’s Your Choice – Faith or Fear??

Fear says, “Look at how far you have left.” But Faith says, “Look at how far you’ve come.” Faith is of God.  Fear is of the devil.  You cannot have one while you have the other.  One will rule, while the other cries.  Faith pleases God.  Fear delights the devil.  Faith consists of trusting God… Continue reading It’s Your Choice – Faith or Fear??

As A Person, Charater Qualities, Life, Our Focus, pain, Training the Mind, Uncategorized

The Reality of Pain – Part Two

Four steps I have found this year to help me steer clear of anxiety.

Be Still, Charater Qualities, Holidays, Life, Love, Our Focus, Training the Mind

Passion and Love

Easter is often seen as colorful Easter eggs and pretty gift baskets, filled with all kinds of goodies.  When I was younger I would love finding these baskets, eating the delicious treats and receiving the many gifts.  Outdoor cookouts with friends and family… it becomes another holiday full of happiness and fun.  But this year… Continue reading Passion and Love

Charater Qualities, Training the Mind, Uncategorized

Run the Mile You are In

Run the mile you’re in… I had seen it many times before but I don’t think I ever totally understood what it really meant. Jesus said not to think about tomorrow because it has its own problems. We are to only think about today. Today is the mile we are in. Take one moment at… Continue reading Run the Mile You are In