Category: Perseverance
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Turning Mirrors Into Windows
“As water reflects a face, so a man’s heart reflects the man.” Proverbs 27:19 NIV “Are you a runner?” This simple question came to me from an avid runner and former track coach. At the time, I was an absolute newbie–training for my first quarter marathon (6.55 miles)–and hadn’t seriously considered continuing beyond that. However,…
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Almost Any Wind Will Do
“And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in all things at all times, having all you need, you will abound in every good work.” 2 Cor. 9:8 When I was in grad school, a buddy of mine had a little ten foot sailboat we liked to take out on…
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Don’t Go It Alone
“Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor. Though one may be overpowered, two and defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken.” Ecc. 4:4,12 Do you have a Battle Buddy–someone you trust to help you through thick and thin? If not, find one, or a…
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The Best Way Out
“When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; And when you pass through the rivers they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze.” Isaiah 43:2 At age 48, I decided to become a long distance runner. First,…
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