When I signed up for The Great Virtual Race Across Tennessee, there was a very real possibility I would not finish. The event required participants to complete 1000K (approximately 635 … Continue reading Wanna be a RAT?
Category: Strength
Add Joy
I fell during a 10-mile run two weeks ago. It wasn’t the first time I’d fallen over a curb, and probably won’t be the last. I scraped up several limbs … Continue reading Add Joy
Choosing “bunny”
Sight. Smell. Sound. Taste. Touch. The five senses are all useful when you are on a run. Eyes need to be constantly looking around to watch for other people, for … Continue reading Choosing “bunny”
Privileged to Run
When I lace up my running shoes, there are only two things I fear: the ground and other people. By the ground, I mean uneven parts of the sidewalk where … Continue reading Privileged to Run
After the train hits…
My second marathon was the hardest race I ever did. I’d trained for months, only the have my butt kicked a few days before by bronchitis. With only a few … Continue reading After the train hits…
Belonging
As I finished up a conversation with some friends, one of them asked how they could be praying for me. They knew that my job was ending, and that I … Continue reading Belonging
8pm
At 6:45pm a reminder went off that tonight was supposed to be Starlight Parade. Before Covid-19. Before innocent deaths due to complications. Before innocent deaths due to bullets. Before peaceful … Continue reading 8pm
#52sparks: Negative Space
Psalm 46 For the director of music. Of the Sons of Korah. According to alamoth. A song. 1 God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. 2 Therefore we will … Continue reading #52sparks: Negative Space
Vent, then Vote
In 2016, I rarely posted on Facebook about my political positions. I was (and am) a Democrat, had (and have) serious thoughts about politics and leaders, and avoided (and avoid) … Continue reading Vent, then Vote
The Rules
Being an adult is better than being a kid. Yes, there are more responsibilities and bills and taxes and all that jazz. But there is also one big thing that … Continue reading The Rules
Starting Line Miracles 