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
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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
The steepest path: A single parent’s choice of faith vs. fear
My feet felt heavy, like someone had filled my trail shoes with rocks. I followed the path before me. Each step brought me closer. I stumbled, but eventually regained my footing. I could make out a fork in the road just ahead. The cadence of my heartbeat increased. My feet slowed. I found myself at the intersection of fear and faith. Which [...] Keep Reading
Contemplating Lent: A Return to Gratitude
I press in like Elijah. He does not reply in the mighty storm, or in the breathtaking earthquake, or even in the consuming fire, but in a gentle whisper dancing before dawn on Ash Wednesday. I hear it: gratitude. He is calling me to return to the discipline of gratitude. I began my list of 1000 gifts more than six years ago now when my belly [...] Keep Reading
When your morning feels stressful, start with music {and a free playlist!}
About a year ago I was struggling with how to spend my time in the morning. I got in this rhythm where the first thing I did was reach for my phone and start scrolling through social media. One thing would lead to the next. I would read an article here, a post there. I would start a conversation with a friend about that cute kid picture she posted [...] Keep Reading
Running Life’s Trails: San Joaquin River Trail race
Last month I completed my first trail race. I’ve been a runner all my life – running 10ks with my dad when I was a kid, racing hurdles and relays in high school, chasing half marathons as an adult - but I have never experienced anything quite like the challenge of that trail run. My friend and I signed up for the 10k. We figured we could do [...] Keep Reading
