5 Ways to Never Fear the Course God Has Placed You On | alyssajhoward.com
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5 Ways to Never Fear the Course God Has Placed You On

A successful runner is ready for all of the challenges that may come. If they are preparing to race on a course with many hills, they focus on hill training. If they are training for a trail run, they will spend their time on trails. Their training will reflect the upcoming race they are about…

Racing to Win: 5 Principles That Will Prepare You for Ministry | alyssajhoward.com
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Racing to Win: 5 Principles to Remember When Preparing for Ministry

If you’re not a pastor, missionary, or Bible teacher, you may not have given much thought to preparing for ministry. But the truth is that if you are a follower of Christ, you are already in full-time ministry. Whether you are a pastor, a teacher, a nurse, an accountant, or a stay-at-home mom… you are…

Training for the Hills: When Life Feels Like an Uphill Battle
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Training for the Hills: When Life Feels Like an Uphill Battle

As a runner, it is important to never give up on the hills. Stay steady, maintain your form, and you will reach the top. And truth be told, the same is true in life. Hill training can be very intimidating for the novice runner. Because I spend most of my time running indoors on a…

A Question of Identity: Who Are You Really? | alyssasjhoward.com
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A Question of Identity: Who Are You Really?

Are you a follower of Jesus? Or in other words, do you find your identity in Him? It’s a simple yes or no question. In Matthew chapter 26, it was a question that Peter couldn’t answer. Of all people, one would think that a disciple of Jesus could have answered that question with ease. He…

How to Be Prepared and Well-Trained as Believers | alyssajhoward.com
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How to Be Prepared and Well-Trained as Believers

I can’t emphasize enough how important it is to be prepared and well-trained when it comes to running. My very first race was a 12k, and unfortunately, I wasn’t too prepared for it. To be honest, I had just started running a few weeks prior to the race. I made it through, but it was…