God's Greatest Gift
What is God's blessing, or what is the greatest gift we can receive from God?Social media contains many posts and memes stating in various forms, "God will bless you when/after/soon..."However, you...
View ArticleCoach Lyle Claussen
During last night’s visit about upcoming workouts, Coach shared how he as a substitute teacher in southeast Nebraska put the local all-star football players in their place during class (keep reading)....
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Why do you run? Every runner has been asked at least once, “Why do you run?” Most likely, you too answered this more than once? I began running in sixth grade because I loved sports yet I was...
View ArticleCompliment and Complement
Complement and Compliment often go hand in hand.Just as the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit complement and lift up (compliment) one another, so should we seek to lift up others.If you struggle to find a...
View ArticleBody of Christ and Quadraceps
Consider the body of Christ (Eph 4:10-16): It's as ridiculous for the quadracep to express jealousy towards or try to undermine the calf muscle as it is for one Christian (or Ministry) to express...
View ArticleWhy so many "Rules"...?
There's much I fail to know and am certainly always learning. However, social media seems to magnify "Rules" thru memes and slogans. Seemingly "everyone" wants to speak or repeat slogans written in the...
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Book Covers
I am excited to have the initial options for the cover of my nearly complete book, Running on Faith: Timeless Principles for Winning Life's Marathon. Which one do you prefer and why?
View ArticleHope --> Mustard Seed vs. Mustard Tree
Did you know that an individual mustard seed is 100X to 200X smaller than the smallest objects seen by most flying birds? During last Wednesday’s post-run coffee, one of the runners shared that his...
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A Biblical Approach to Tough Life Decisions:
Whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks through Him to God the Father. (Colossians 3:17, NASB)Several years ago during a run, George—not his real...
View Article5 Lessons from Philemon 1:4-7
Five lessons from Philemon 1:4-7 1. Perpetually Thank God for the Love and Faith of others in Prayer. 2. Instigate Faith by recognizing Christ’s internalized abilities in you, for Him. 3. Be joyful and...
View ArticleLeadership Observations in the Life of Nehemiah
Nehemiah and LeadershipNehemiah 1:1-11, 2:1-20A. Nehemiah consulted with his brothers and other men from Judah (1:2)1. Leaders consult with peers, which may include family.B....
View Article16 of the 50+ Leadership Lessons from Moses in Exodus 3
Leadership Lessons from Moses1. Leaders guide their organization towards God2. Leaders recognize and respond to God's prompting.3. Leaders are called and prompted by God despite our past...
View ArticleBreak from the Pack...
You cannot win a race by remaining in the pack. Biblical love passionately desires a relationship with God through Jesus Christ by the power of the Holy Spirit for everyone.Running on faith in Christ...
View ArticlePray with Passion and Belief
The prayers heard, thus answered by God in the Bible are those spoken with passion, emotion and belief. Nehemiah wept and mourned when he received word of Jerusalem’s destroyed wall (Nehemiah 1). David...
View ArticleThe Power of Faith and our Created Mind
Book Review: In His Own Image: We Are Wonderfully MadeForewordThe light initiating germination[1]of my pondering the power of the mind combined with the Holy Spirit flashed on my six-year-old...
View ArticlePray --> Give Thanks --> Rejoice
"Rejoice always; pray without ceasing; in everything give thanks; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus."(1 Thessalonians 5:16–18)Have you considered this is what most championship teams do?...
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Running on Faith: Timeless Principles for Winning LIfe's Marathon
Now Available on Amazon:https://www.amazon.com/dp/1548976318“I read it with interest, since I consider you to be a good friend. I have found it to be very personal, cleverly written, and insightful for...
View ArticleBook is NOW Available
You may now place your orders for the new book:Running on Faith: Timeless Principles for Winning Life's Marathonhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/1548976318The ebook will be available by Monday
View ArticleCheesecake Relationships
Watch for our new series on developing Cheesecake Relationships(c). I first defined this term at my sister's funeral in May 2016.
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Your Word is Your Worth -- August 2017
Your Word Reflects Your Heart, Your Character On a cold January night I suddenly stood in the kitchen with the telephone receiver in my hand visiting with my cousin Bruce. I did not remember hearing...
View ArticleDid you Qualify? Did you get accepted?
Did you Qualify? Did you get accepted? These questions are frequently tossed about by marathoners in late September regarding the Boston Marathon.Registration for the Boston Marathon now begins in...
View ArticleBible Study: The Samaritan Woman
The Woman of SamariaJohn 4:1–6Therefore when the Lord knew that the Pharisees had heard that Jesus was making and baptizing more disciples than John (although Jesus Himself was not baptizing, but His...
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The Hay is in the Barn
We are excited for those running the California International Marathon (USTAF Marathon Championships), the 12 Hour Treadmill Challenge, and the Dallas Marathon in the next 2 weeks. Near race day, we...
View ArticleWhy I am Running the 2018 Boston Marathon
Yes, I/We Support Rick in Spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christhttps://www.givesendgo.com/BostonGospelDee
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