(The following is the October 29 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read Hebrews 12 and pay close attention to verses 1-2.) One of my most encouraging experiences was my first competitive footrace. I was in my 40s and new to running. My goals were simple – finish upright, run …
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Finishing Well
(The following is the October 8 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read 2 Timothy 4 and pay close attention to verses 6-8.) Paul wrote his final letter to Timothy from prison, where he knew his days on Earth were few. He accepted his coming martyr’s death and reflected on …
How disciplined is your spiritual life?
(The following is the July 19 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read 1 Corinthians 9 and pay close attention to verses 24-27.) Runners and other successful athletes must exercise discipline. We don’t wake up one morning and, without training, run a marathon. Many months of conditioning are …
My Goals for 2014
I set a number of goals for 2013, most of which were achieved as reported in this end-of-year progress report. After careful consideration of what worked and what didn't last year, and after determining some directions I'd like to go in 2014, I've settled on the following personal goals for this year, not including those …
Run the Race Before You – Not Behind You
Last week I saw a clip on America's Funniest Videos that showed a little girl walking along looking behind her at something. The Dad was saying "Watch where you're going" but, of course, the girl didn't look ahead and consequently toppled to the ground when she fell over a toy. She got back up and proceeded …
