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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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
Peace
As Advent comes to a close, I've been reflecting on the fourth and final theme: peace. To me, peace is a result of assurance and trust. It's often quiet, still, silent. No matter what’s happening on the outside, I can have peace and wholeness on the inside. Even in uncertainty and in the face of … Continue reading Peace
Joy
For a video of this teaching, check out my YouTube channel! We are in our third week of Advent, and the theme is JOY. We are looking forward with anticipation to celebrating the birth of Jesus next week. Our Immanuel, our God with us. There's a story in the Bible that's been on my mind … Continue reading Joy
Faith
Writing about faith is not a simple task; it feels hard and ethereal. There are so many verses, thoughts, and opinions on faith. It’s easy to get lost or overwhelmed while trying to put faith in an easy-to-understand piece of writing. And, if I’m being honest, there’s a line from a song that goes through … Continue reading Faith
Hope
"A thrill of hope, the weary world rejoices." This line from "O Holy Night" has been resonating in my heart recently. Even in our weariness we can rejoice, for there is a hope beyond our wildest dreams to cling to. During Advent, we prepare room in our hearts as we move toward Christmas. At Christmas, … Continue reading Hope
Lessons from the Wilderness
Click here for a video of this week's blog! Sometimes we find ourselves in the wilderness. Again. Another trek through. Or maybe it's more like we're going around in circles. (Is anyone else dizzy?) Did we not pass the test the first or second time? I thought the third time was supposed to be the … Continue reading Lessons from the Wilderness
