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
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He Understands
Have you felt misunderstood lately? Webster's defines misunderstood as "wrongly or imperfectly understood; not sympathetically appreciated." It's incredibly easy to feel misunderstood in this day and age. Especially during this season of sheltering in place, of life as we know it coming to a screeching halt. I believe as humans we long to be understood. … Continue reading He Understands
Mighty Fortress
I've been singing the opening line of "A Mighty Fortress Is Our God"... and only those title words because I haven't memorized the rest. The words are rich and deep, thank you Martin Luther, but for now it's the opener that's on repeat. I've been thinking a lot lately about how God is a strong … Continue reading Mighty Fortress
Beloved, Be Loved
This season has no end date, which is hard for me to wrap my head around. I know now that my kids will not be returning to school this year. Summer break indeed arrived early. I am forced to establish new rhythms rather abruptly; I had gotten used to my quiet, productive moments during the … Continue reading Beloved, Be Loved
No Smoke
I'm excited to share a video of this teaching with you! Here is the written version as well. Don't forget to scroll to the end for details about the giveaway! It really is crazy how much our world has changed in a few short weeks. One month ago I was preparing to go to the … Continue reading No Smoke
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