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Dear Vanessa Bryant,

The following is a letter originally posted on my Instagram @DorinaGilmore on January 28, 2020. I wrote this letter while flying home from a funeral in Texas after hearing the devastating news about Kobe and Gianna Bryant and 7 others who were killed in a helicopter accident. Although I don't know them personally, my widow-mama heart grieved [...] Keep Reading

January 29, 2020 Categories: Navigating GriefTagged: brave, death, family life, Grief, hope, struggle

Running for His glory: How running taught me to stay

This essay is part of our summer series called “Running for His glory,” focusing on the intersection between running and faith. I met Jennie through the Hopewriters online writing community. Jennie and I had this enlightening conversation earlier this year on her "In This Skin" podcast, which includes a bit about how running has helped us both. She [...] Keep Reading

August 21, 2019 Categories: RunningTagged: brave, courage, discipline, finishing well, identity

Running for His glory: When you feel like running away

“I look up to the mountains— does my help come from there?  My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth.” -Psalms 121:1, 2 This essay is part of our summer series called “Running for His glory,” focusing on the intersection between running and faith. I met Shannon through the Hopewriters online writing community. In this reflection, she [...] Keep Reading

August 13, 2019 Categories: Guest Blogger, RunningTagged: brave, courage, finishing well, self-care

Running for His glory: How running found me

This essay is part of our summer series focusing on the intersection between running and faith. Danielle and I connected through the Hope*writers group online. She brings a unique perspective to the table on how running found her as a young adult and shapes her health, her mothering, and who she is in Christ today.   By Danielle E. [...] Keep Reading

June 19, 2019 Categories: Guest Blogger, RunningTagged: brave, courage, discipline, family life, self-care, struggle

A podcast roundup: My story for His glory

Each one of us is called to be a storyteller. We tell the stories of our lives in different ways. We may use our creativity to write, paint, cook, and even do our jobs with excellence. In everyday conversations, we have many opportunities to share what God has done for us and His faithfulness. Our stories point others to His glory. Romans 9:17 [...] Keep Reading

April 23, 2019 Categories: Navigating Grief, RunningTagged: brave, community, compassion, courage, death, family life, flourishing, gifts, Grief, hope, identity, kids, marriage, parenting, passion, podcast, relationships, rest, self-care, sharing faith, struggle, transitions

Grief Journey: Embracing Your Child’s Individuality

As a mama of three girls ages 7, 10 and 12, there’s a lot I’m still learning. In fact, every day is a wild journey of discovery about my girls and myself. One thing I do know for sure: we are all different. That may sound obvious but it’s a big deal. It’s something I have to constantly remind myself as I navigate the waters of parenting. Each [...] Keep Reading

February 19, 2019 Categories: Navigating GriefTagged: brave, courage, Grief, individuality, struggle, transitions

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📚Why yes, yes I am a little bit giddy about seeing my newest book baby for the first time in our local Barnes & Noble. The thrill just never gets old. 🐛

Chasing God’s Glory entered the world in April. It’s the story of a girl named Zayla who goes on a bike ride treasure hunt with her mama to find God’s glory! 🌅🚴🏽‍♀️

Also, our favorite way to spend a day off is perusing bookstores! I’m so grateful my kids are willing to join me for the adventure!

#chasingGodsglory #glorychasers @barnesandnoble #kidlit #bookstoreday #newrelease #authorsofinstagram #picturebook @waterbrookmultnomahkids

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📚Why yes, yes I am a little bit giddy about seeing my newest book baby for the first time in our local Barnes & Noble. The thrill just never gets old. 🐛 
Chasing God’s Glory entered the world in April. It’s the story of a girl named Zayla who goes on a bike ride treasure hunt with her mama to find God’s glory! 🌅🚴🏽‍♀️
Also, our favorite way to spend a day off is perusing bookstores! I’m so grateful my kids are willing to join me for the adventure! 
#chasingGodsglory #glorychasers @barnesandnoble #kidlit #bookstoreday #newrelease #authorsofinstagram #picturebook @waterbrookmultnomahkids
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This weekend I had the thrill of a lifetime watching two of our track athletes snag first place in the para ambulatory division of the California State Track & Field Championships.

As we were waiting for the 400-meter race, Bailey’s mama showed me a picture of her when they picked her up from the orphanage in China. She came from a hard place, but her beautiful, dark eyes shone with light - a glimpse of her hopeful future.

Bayley was born without legs. This Track season Bayley has been learning to run on blades. We have watched this young woman persevere through practices in the pouring rain and cold. These new blades have caused bruises and pain to her small frame, but step by step she has learned to use them to her advantage.

Every Track meet we have watched her improve. She often beat out other girls who ran on two legs next to her. To watch her run is to be inspired. And that’s exactly how I felt sitting in the stands of a premiere stadium in California. I’ve been coaching for twenty years and have never seen anything like it.

{Read the full story about Bayley and her amazing sister Bethany in my Glorygram this week of how two ambulatory athletes inspire perseverance: https://substack.com/dorinaglorygram}

#trackandfield #trackfam #paradivision #trackandfieldcoach #perseverance #christianrunners #glorychasers @_bethanywong_

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This weekend I had the thrill of a lifetime watching two of our track athletes snag first place in the para ambulatory division of the California State Track & Field Championships. 
As we were waiting for the 400-meter race, Bailey’s mama showed me a picture of her when they picked her up from the orphanage in China. She came from a hard place, but her beautiful, dark eyes shone with light - a glimpse of her hopeful future.
Bayley was born without legs. This Track season Bayley has been learning to run on blades. We have watched this young woman persevere through practices in the pouring rain and cold. These new blades have caused bruises and pain to her small frame, but step by step she has learned to use them to her advantage.
Every Track meet we have watched her improve. She often beat out other girls who ran on two legs next to her. To watch her run is to be inspired. And that’s exactly how I felt sitting in the stands of a premiere stadium in California. I’ve been coaching for twenty years and have never seen anything like it. 
{Read the full story about Bayley and her amazing sister Bethany in my Glorygram this week of how two ambulatory athletes inspire perseverance: https://substack.com/dorinaglorygram}
#trackandfield #trackfam #paradivision #trackandfieldcoach #perseverance #christianrunners #glorychasers @_bethanywong_
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👩🏻‍🎓 It’s graduation week! Thursday night we supported some of our favorite seniors and athletes at Fresno Christian Schools. 👩🏽‍🎓 👨‍🎓

We also got to hear one of our former Track athletes @michellewark share a beautiful keynote speech at the high school graduation. She shared her experience training for the 300 meter hurdles with Ericlee and me 19 years ago. She went on to compete in college and made the NAIA championships. I loved how she connected her training for hurdles to training for life’s hurdles! (If you’ve read my Walk Run Soar book, you know this is one of my favorite spiritual metaphors!)

A special shout out to @josiahford57 who also graduated this week from high school. What a joy to celebrate his accomplishments in running and academics. We have watched this young man mature and grow over 18 years!

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👩🏻‍🎓 It’s graduation week! Thursday night we supported some of our favorite seniors and athletes at Fresno Christian Schools. 👩🏽‍🎓 👨‍🎓 
We also got to hear one of our former Track athletes @michellewark share a beautiful keynote speech at the high school graduation. She shared her experience training for the 300 meter hurdles with Ericlee and me 19 years ago. She went on to compete in college and made the NAIA championships. I loved how she connected her training for hurdles to training for life’s hurdles! (If you’ve read my Walk Run Soar book, you know this is one of my favorite spiritual metaphors!)
A special shout out to @josiahford57 who also graduated this week from high school. What a joy to celebrate his accomplishments in running and academics. We have watched this young man mature and grow over 18 years!
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Biblical mercy is reaching out to meet a need without considering the merit of the person who receives aid. In other words, mercy is about the need, not an individual earning something. The concept of mercy includes grace, compassion, love, kindness, hospitality, favor, and forgiveness all wrapped up into one.

In my new Bible study, Create in Me a Heart of Mercy, we delve deeper into the concept of mercy - how God offers us mercy, and how we can multiply mercy to others. Hop over to www.incourage.me/heartofmercy and sign up for a sample chapter of the study.

We are launching an online version of the study with @incourage starting June 19 if you`re looking for a summer study for yourself or a small group. This includes fun freebies, like a music playlist, lockscreens with our memory verses, and meaningful teaching videos I`ve recorded!

#biblestudy #biblestudy #biblestudytime #biblestudytips #biblestudytools #biblestudynotes #biblestudygroup #biblestudywithme #biblestudymethods #mercy #HeartOfMercy

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Biblical mercy is reaching out to meet a need without considering the merit of the person who receives aid. In other words, mercy is about the need, not an individual earning something. The concept of mercy includes grace, compassion, love, kindness, hospitality, favor, and forgiveness all wrapped up into one.
In my new Bible study, Create in Me a Heart of Mercy, we delve deeper into the concept of mercy - how God offers us mercy, and how we can multiply mercy to others. Hop over to www.incourage.me/heartofmercy and sign up for a sample chapter of the study. 
We are launching an online version of the study with @incourage starting June 19 if you're looking for a summer study for yourself or a small group. This includes fun freebies, like a music playlist, lockscreens with our memory verses, and meaningful teaching videos I've recorded!
 #biblestudy #biblestudy #biblestudytime #biblestudytips #biblestudytools #biblestudynotes #biblestudygroup #biblestudywithme #biblestudymethods #mercy #HeartOfMercy
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Join me for a stroll through Psalm 127, which is truly an invitation to rest. I’m sharing today about the sabbatical I’m taking in July and how God led me to embrace restorative rest!

“If God doesn’t build the house, the builders only build shacks. If God doesn’t guard the city, the night watchman might as well nap. It’s useless to rise early and go to bed late, and work your worried fingers to the bone. Don’t you know he enjoys giving rest to those he loves?”
‭‭-Psalm‬ ‭127‬:‭1‬-‭2‬

🫶🏾What are some ways you truly rest your soul?

#rest #devotional #biblestudy

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Join me for a stroll through Psalm 127, which is truly an invitation to rest. I’m sharing today about the sabbatical I’m taking in July and how God led me to embrace restorative rest! 
“If God doesn’t build the house, the builders only build shacks. If God doesn’t guard the city, the night watchman might as well nap. It’s useless to rise early and go to bed late, and work your worried fingers to the bone. Don’t you know he enjoys giving rest to those he loves?”
‭‭-Psalm‬ ‭127‬:‭1‬-‭2‬
🫶🏾What are some ways you truly rest your soul?
#rest #devotional #biblestudy
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