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Be the bridge: How we are called to the ministry of reconciliation

Back in January, my husband and I took a trip to San Francisco to celebrate our 4th wedding anniversary. At the time, we didn’t know a global pandemic would follow just a few months later and this would be our last time enjoying the City by the Bay with such freedom. We are runners so our favorite way to explore is by checking out local trails. ... [Keep Reading...]

The Ministry of Presence

Last night I woke to the sound of my 5-year-old whimpering in the next room. I ran in to check on her. “Mama, mama, I had the baddest dream,” came her trembling voice. I climbed into the top bunk bed next to her and laid down. “Mama’s here,” I assured her. She put her little hand in mine. Immediately, I felt her body relax. She drifted back to ... [Keep Reading...]

Let me introduce you to my hubby @shawnyoungruns ! He joined our family in 2016 after my first husband soared to Heaven. He’s my patient coach and ...

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Let me introduce you to my hubby @shawnyoungruns ! He joined our family in 2016 after my first husband soared to Heaven. He’s my patient coach and my true confidante. He’s one part goofy daddy, one part race announcer, and one part Ironman triathlete. He loves anything wrapped in a tortilla and (much to our 8-year-old’s delight) loves stuffed animals. He used to own our local running store so he knows more about shoes than I do! 👟
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Our new book, Walk Run Soar, was a joint venture, a true collaboration between Shawn and me. While I was writing the devotional stories, Shawn was writing coaching tips and hunting down inspirational quotes from runners and coaches for each chapter. He is a meticulous editor. I trust him to read every word I write before it goes to publication.
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My hubby is a details guy - a mathematician by trade, but also a fierce Scrabble player, an investments guru, and a true researcher. He’s an enneagram 5, the investigator. I’m a 7 enthusiast, and move towards the 5 when I’m growing and healthy. Long story short: we love to geek out about new technology, Bible theology, and dream up business ventures together. We love lingering over meals, reading books together before bed, and napping on Sunday afternoons.
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Shawn is my “no coach.” He empowers me to say yes and no to opportunities so I don’t take on more than I can handle. He encourages me to chase after my dreams and to give God all the glory. I’m grateful for all the ways he contributed to get Walk Run Soar to take flight.
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Have you ever felt like the path before you is all uphill? Have you ever felt out of breath? Friend, I can relate!
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In TWO days, we are ...

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🎉Cue the confetti and get out the cow bells! We have a fun, running-inspired giveaway to celebrate the launch of our book, Walk Run Soar, on ...

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In THREE days, our book baby, Walk Run Soar, will be released into the world. I can hardly believe the time is almost here!
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After three weeks of workouts at home on Zoom, our Remember Haiti team got back to the track Thursday night. These Thursday family nights have been a ...

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After three weeks of workouts at home on Zoom, our Remember Haiti team got back to the track Thursday night. These Thursday family nights have been a tradition for years. We gather to do interval workouts and pray for Haiti.
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The kids played and ran through the sprinklers. The color guard from the local high school practiced on the side of the track. Across the way, we heard the steady cadence of basketballs bouncing, soccer practices, and a swim meet underway.
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After weeks of smoky air, the sky was the purest shade of blue and the sun settled quietly behind the trees leaving ribbons of color in its wake. I closed my eyes and for a minute all felt normal. The way it used to be.
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I know much has changed in our world in 2020. And I don’t anticipate it ever going back to “normal.” We still feel the heavy loss of lives, the disappointment of cancelled plans, tension of an impending political election, and forest fires that have destroyed acres upon acres of our beloved state. I still long for justice and peace in our land.
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I took one step, and then another, moving forward in the face of the week’s fatigue. This is a holy resistance - looking in the face of all that’s tragic and carving out lament with my steps. I ran around the oval last night, marking 400s and 600s with words of surprising gratitude to God. It felt good to run, to move, to breathe freely. The heaviness fell from my shoulders. In this posture of worship, I ran toward Hope.
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🏃🏽‍♀️My new book. Walk Run Soar, releases Tuesday. Pre-order today and get the free audiobook!🎧🏃🏽‍♀️
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