My teenage daughter had oral surgery a few weeks ago. She had an impacted tooth that required extraction before it did damage to her other teeth or her sinuses. It had taken months to decide on a treatment plan. There were multiple orthodontist appointments, second opinions, and having to find a new oral surgeon in … Continue reading A Road Called Recovery
Christian living
A Few of My Favorite Things: February
I've rounded up another batch of my favorite things! I'm praying that they inspire, encourage, and motivate you. Remember to be intentional in your daily life... find things that bring you joy! Daily Rhythms: Wait bible study from The Daily Grace Co (my dear friend Sonja sent me three bible studies and they are amazing! … Continue reading A Few of My Favorite Things: February
Feelings Matter
I want to give you permission to feel. To engage your emotions. To dig a little deeper. To press in. To find your true self. To not settle for living divided, but to pursue wholeness. I want to give you permission to befriend your feelings. To sit with them and ask questions. To discover why … Continue reading Feelings Matter
Using Your God-Given Gifts to Encourage Others
It's time for the first guest blog of 2021 here at My Race to Run! I'm excited to bring you this inspiring message from my very own teenage daughter, Laci. Laci has such a special heart for others, and I hope her perspective motivates you in this season! "Using Your God-Given Gifts To Encourage Others" … Continue reading Using Your God-Given Gifts to Encourage Others
A Few of My Favorite Things: January
I'm excited to bring you something new here at My Race To Run! The word "curate" has been on my heart lately, and I thought it would be fun to share a few of my favorite things with you. Whether it's quarterly or monthly, my hope is that you'll be inspired and encouraged on your … Continue reading A Few of My Favorite Things: January
Walking With Light
Check out this week's teaching on YouTube, or keep reading! This week for #MusicMonday, Jon covered On the Road to Beautiful by Charlie Hall. On the surface it seems like a random throwback, but this song is dear to our hearts. It was one of the songs Jon played at a coffee shop show the … Continue reading Walking With Light
Trust
2020 was nearing its end, and I may have forgotten to choose a #oneword for the new year. I was in the thick of Advent, moving through the shadows toward the light of Christmas. Then our family fully embraced celebrating the 12 Days of Christmas which kept us savoring the season up until yesterday. After … Continue reading Trust
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