Enduring, Rebuilding, & Finding Joy at the Finish Line
On Saturday, I ran the last cross-country race of my sophomore year. I didn’t get the time or place that I wanted, but that’s okay. I didn’t qualify for State […]
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The Prayers You Never Knew Were Prayed for You
Back in middle school, my cross-country coach told me that when she couldn’t sleep, she would spend the night praying for other people until she fell asleep. It became a […]
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From a Break to a Breakthrough: Some Thoughts on Rest
Two weekends ago, I ran the slowest time I have ever received for a three-mile cross-country race. With a perfectly flat course, I wanted to PR. Turns out, I would […]
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Sometimes Life Calls for Learning Things the Hard Way
In many ways, life can look like a map perfectly drawn out for us. We have God’s Word and our mentors to guide us. We’re given all these warnings about […]
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When Life is Like Learning How to Swim
I started taking swim lessons at a very young age, probably around three or four years old. At first, I would always sit by the edge of the pool and […]
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Contentment in How Tomorrow Will Come Soon Enough
I’ve experienced many off-days in the past couple years with my vitamin deficiencies. And after struggling through a few weak miles, exhausted, I’ve learned to stop myself and say, “I’ll […]
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What Jesus’ Parable Reveals About Our Talents
I have a little confession to make. I’ve improved in cross-country a lot over the years since I first started. Sometimes… well, sometimes I look at that and think that […]
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The Pains of People-Pleasing and the Hope that Heals
“I ran ten miles today, and I probably won’t be able to swim very fast,” I remember explaining to my swim coach one evening back in eighth grade. “So? You […]
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Summer Camp 2023 and Reminders That We’re Never Alone
I just came back from a week that I’ll never forget. A week full of laughter-filled moments and deep conversations and a break from the rushed pace of this life. […]
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Of Watercolor Skies, Grassy Fields, & an Unusual Prayer
About a year ago, I prayed some words that I never expected to come from my heart. God, I’m not sure if I’m meant to keep running and… If I […]
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