Journey Among Pines
We are like the Pine tree. We overcome difficulties, have a strong will to survive, and reveal new beginnings.
Category: journey
TURN BAD EXPERIENCE INTO PURPOSE
I saw this meme recently and I had to shake my head in agreement. Have you had a bad experience with a religious person? Someone who knows the Bible better than you and reminds you though words or actions you are not living up…
5 ULTRAMARATHON TRAINING PLANS
Updated 6/6/2020 Your race is picked out and your ready to start training. First things first, you need a training plan. There are different approaches to a training plan. You can use a free online plan, hire a training coach, or be your own coach.
OFF THE BEATEN PATH – PURPOSE
Today marks day 38 my state Governor ordered the shut-down of all non-essential businesses. It wasn’t a suggestion, it was an order – and he was serious. This epidemic is hard to swallow. Business owners, merchants, and consumers are all significantly affected. Ways that interrupt,…
HOPE IS OUR ANSWER
These words are my words, written by God through Paul 58 years after Jesus was crucified. How many times have I told myself I want to do more? I want to go to church, read the Bible, spend time with God. Like so many,…
PLAN YOUR SELF-SUPPORTED 50K VIRTUAL RACE
During this historic time of canceled races because of social distancing there has been an increase of virtual races. Runners everywhere are excited to join so their training doesn’t go to waste.
CALL ME AN ULTRARUNNER
They say you are a runner if you get outside and run. Speed and distance don’t matter. How many times have you uttered the words, “I’m not a runner.” It took me three years before I finally admitted belonging to the running world. I…
WALK BY FAITH
II Corinthians 5:7 is my favorite Bible verse. …for we walk by faith, not by sight. When I came across this verse so many years ago, I knew it was the verse I needed to hold close to my heart. It isn’t the most…
BIG EXPECTATIONS
Real talk here. How many times have you had big expectations in another person only to be let down? Or, if not let down, you realize you were not realistic in your expectations. Why do we place such importance on others– especially when they…
Word of the year
Just after the New Year, I saw a few friends posting about a site where you answer questions and it gives you a word of the year. This word reflects your relationship with Christ. I was intrigued to find out what my word would be.
What do you mean, you “feel” that way?
Our minds are powerful at manipulating. The way we focus our thoughts impacts how we function.
