Though I have talked at length about the spiritual benefits of training for a marathon, there were many aspects of my spiritual life that I either neglected or simply couldn't get to because I was in training. Here is a list of things that I look forward to now that I have a little more... Continue Reading →
Running The Race: To The Finish
On Dec. 4 I ran in the White Rock Marathon in Dallas. Over the last several weeks, I have provided my observations on the connection between the spiritual life and training to run a marathon. Please visit my White Rock fundraising page to honor my daughter and contribute to a great cause. The marathon is done and I finished it... Continue Reading →
Running the Race: Running For Joy
On Dec. 4 I will run in the White Rock Marathon in Dallas. Once a week, I will provide my observations on the connection between the spiritual life and training to run a marathon. Please visit my White Rock fundraising page to honor my daughter and contribute to a great cause. This week is race week. There is no cramming... Continue Reading →
How Do You Hear From God?
Sometimes I teach a small group session on discipleship and spiritual growth. A question that I often get is "How Do You Know When You Have Heard From God?" This is difficult to answer but I can speak out of my own experiences. Your next steps will confirm what you just heard - When my wife... Continue Reading →
Running The Race: Suffering Laboratory
On Dec. 4 I will run in the White Rock Marathon in Dallas. Once a week, I will provide my observations on the connection between the spiritual life and training to run a marathon. Please visit my White Rock fundraising page to honor my daughter and contribute to a great cause. Training for any serious athletic endeavor is like entering... Continue Reading →
Running the Race: Training Not Trying
On Dec. 4 I will run in the White Rock Marathon in Dallas. Once a week, I will provide my observations on the connection between the spiritual life and training to run a marathon. Please visit my White Rock fundraising page to honor my daughter and contribute to a great cause. Yesterday, I completed a 14 mile training run. This... Continue Reading →
Why Solitude?
Why is solitude a spiritual discipline? 1. Jesus Did It - Read Mark and pay attention to how often Jesus goes off by himself to pray. Being a devout Jew, Jesus no doubt participated in the daily prayers that all Jewish people participated in but scripture tells us that Jesus did more than the prescribed... Continue Reading →
Running The Race: The Testing Ground
On Dec. 4 I will run in the White Rock Marathon in Dallas. Once a week, I will provide my observations on the connection between the spiritual life and training to run a marathon. Please visit my White Rock fundraising page to honor my daughter and contribute to a great cause. As a librarian by trade, I read frequently... Continue Reading →
Giving As Spiritual Discipline
When I was in fourth or fifth grade, I would get my parents Living Bible translation with the green cover and read the Gospels. One day I came across the story about the poor lady who gave her measly two mites in the Temple and was highly praised by Jesus for giving sacrificially while he... Continue Reading →
Run The Race: Slow Burn
On Dec. 4 I will run in the White Rock Marathon in Dallas. Once a week, I will provide my observations on the connection between the spiritual life and training to run a marathon. Please visit my White Rock fundraising page to honor my daughter and contribute to a great cause. The biggest mistake a beginner in any new... Continue Reading →
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