Some days do feel like a glorious sprint to the finish line, but I’m learning life is more often like an ultramarathon. Ultras are gaining popularity these days as more and more people look to push themselves to the next level. There are two types of ultramarathons: those that cover a specific distance (anywhere from 31–100+ miles), and those ... [Keep Reading...]
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Run Like a Girl: How Jesus used women to carry His message
I used to coach a sweet girl named Hannah. When I first met Hannah at cross-country practice, I saw she had raw talent. She was also very unsure of herself and her abilities. Through that first season, Hannah got a taste of what it’s like to train and compete. She was a hard worker, but she was often hard on herself and ended up in tears after ... [Keep Reading...]
You were chosen for such a time as this, for 2021
Back when I was in junior high and high school, my P.E. coaches would often assign captains to pick teams when we were playing games like dodge ball and soccer. I discovered it was a privilege and a curse to be the team captain because the captain was forced to make the hard choices. Everyone in the class would line up nervously. The first ... [Keep Reading...]
Traveling the World from the Comfort of Home: Aloha, Hawaii!
Sometimes when life hands you lemons, you have to make lemon meringue pie. Or maybe you go all in for lemon primavera pasta or a French lavender-infused lemon tart or Mediterranean garlic-lemon chicken kebabs! Well, you get the idea. Make lemonade if you have to, but don’t sit in the sour. We were supposed to be heading to the airport to catch ... [Keep Reading...]
Lessons from soaring: A new word for a new year
I fell into a rhythm in December. I didn't make any real plans or resolutions. I didn't chart a path. I laced up my running shoes and headed out my front door with one thing in mind: soul care. After an intense year, I knew I needed to change my pace. This year my husband and I wrote and launched a book baby. We started a podcast while both of ... [Keep Reading...]
How we are designed to flourish in community
“But blessed is the one who trusts in the LORD, whose confidence is in him. They will be like a tree planted by the water that sends out its roots by the stream. It does not fear when heat comes; its leaves are always green. It has no worries in a year of drought and never fails to bear fruit.” – Jeremiah 17:7-8, NIV She hung in the back of the ... [Keep Reading...]
