Hebrews 12:1-2 are among my favorite verses in the Bible. They're even the inspiration for this blog. But it's verse 3 that I've been sitting with this morning. "Consider Him who endured such opposition from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart." - Hebrews 12:3 It may have caught my attention … Continue reading Consider Him
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The Father Who Shepherds
Check out this week's teaching via video on YouTube, or keep reading! ❤ I'm always inspired by these words from Melissa Helser: "Get to know this kind Father." Last summer I spent time diving into different characteristics of God and then blogging about them. The Father who hears, cares, and sees. He is also the … Continue reading The Father Who Shepherds
Embracing Motherhood
Summers have become an increasing struggle for me as a mom; when you jump into full-time motherhood months after graduating high school, you’re forced to grow up pretty quickly. And so, after over a decade of changing diapers and potty training, I was a bit thrilled two years ago to get all four of my … Continue reading Embracing Motherhood
Never Alone
Have you ever paused long enough to hear the song God is singing over you? A few days ago, as I started making lunch for my kids, I looked up and saw this verse. I had taped it to my fridge last month. "I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you." … Continue reading Never Alone
Savoring the Gospel in the Midst of Injustice
A year and a half ago I began sharing guest blogs here on My Race to Run; I realized God had surrounded me with people who have a unique heart and perspective, and I couldn't think of a better place to spotlight them. Stacie wrote the very first one - A Safe Place For Blueberry … Continue reading Savoring the Gospel in the Midst of Injustice
Comfort for the Burden-Bearers
In the last four months, we've had four birthdays in our household. We've had to be creative in our celebrating, but we've had some training in this area through all of our moves and involvement with ministry. Gathering family and friends to celebrate our babies has become a cherished memory, and we've developed new traditions … Continue reading Comfort for the Burden-Bearers
Stand Firm
Check out a video of this week's blog on YouTube! Rosa Parks once said, "Stand for something or you will fall for anything. Today's mighty oak is yesterday's nut that held its ground." It's time to stand for something so we don’t fall for just anything. It’s time to stand up. To stand firm. To … Continue reading Stand Firm