When You Feel like a Grasshopper in a World Filled with Giants
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When You Feel like a Grasshopper in a World Filled with Giants

No one enjoys feeling weak or vulnerable, yet it is inevitable to feel this way at some point. We all feel small sometimes… especially when it seems like the cards are stacked against us. When it came time for the Israelites to finally enter the Promised Land, God commanded Moses to send 12 spies into…

5 Ways to Never Fear the Course God Has Placed You On
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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 to Remember When Preparing for Ministry
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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…

How to Be Prepared and Well-Trained as Believers
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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…