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Running the Race of Life

Posted on November 25, 2019 by Joy

As Thanksgiving approaches, many of us are gearing up for our favorite running day of the year. Even non-runners love the annual Turkey Trot which leads to a guilt-free feast. Whether or not you run, we’re all called to the race of life, and we all need encouragement along the way… Continue reading →

Fun, Growth, Hope & Healing, Real Life Stories, Sisterhood | Tagged alone, Boston marathon, challenge, cheer, Courage, distraction, Encourage, Fear, hurdles, Jesus, obstacle, Obstacle Course, Personal Record, PR, race, race of life, Running, setback, team, Temptation, Thanksgiving, together, Turkey Trot, Wisdom
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What CAN I do?

Posted on September 23, 2019 by Joy

We experience seasons of illness and injury that engulf us like a suffocating suffering. We want to hope for complete healing. What CAN I do? I’ve pondered the depth of this question. Continue reading →

Growth, Hope & Healing, Real Life Stories | Tagged beauty, Depression, doubt, emotional, Fear, Fight, Frustration, Grief, Happy, Hope, I Can, Illness, Injury, meditate, Mourn, Pain, Perseverance, Power, Pray, relational, renew, Run The Race, Running, Soar, spiritual, Strength, Struggle, suffering, suffocate, uncertainty, vocational, walk and not be faint, Weary, wings like eagles, You Can
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Friends Who Break Wind

Posted on October 13, 2014 by Joy

We will all face obstacles we can’t overcome alone. So let’s run the race of life together and strengthen each other. Continue reading →

Fun, Growth, Hope & Healing, Real Life Stories, Sisterhood | Tagged Help, Hope, Love, Overcome, Real Life, Rise Above, Run The Race, Running, Sisterhood, Strength, Struggle
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Friends Who Break Wind

Posted on September 10, 2012 by Joy

We all face obstacles we can’t overcome alone. We’re always stronger running the race of life with others than trying to persevere on our own. Continue reading →

Unexpected | Tagged Help, Overcome, Rise Above, Run The Race, Running, Sisterhood, Strength, Struggle
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It’s How We Finish That Matters

Posted on June 25, 2012 by Joy

When we trust God to train us and sustain us, He will transform us from the inside out. We’ll never be the same again. We will rise above real life to victory. Continue reading →

Unexpected | Tagged Faith, Fight, Finish The Race, God, God's Power, Hope, Jesus, New Beginning, New Life, Overcome, Real Life, Rise Above, Run The Race, Running, Sisterhood, Strength, Weakness
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Walking, Running, Rushing Through Life

Posted on June 12, 2012 by Joy

I have a hard time finding time to be leisurely about anything. Jesus never rushed. He never ran ahead. He never said, “I don’t have time for you right now.” Continue reading →

Unexpected | Tagged Busyness, God's Love, Jesus, New Beginning, New Life, Real Life, Rise Above, Running, Rushing, Sisterhood, Walk With God, Walking
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It’s How We Finish That Matters

Posted on November 21, 2011 by Joy

Who cares how we started? That’s what I want to say. No, this isn’t the normal way I start a blog, but today I’m in a fighting mood. Why? Because there are so many of us girls out there who

Fun, Growth, Hope & Healing, Real Life Stories, Sisterhood | Tagged Faith, Fight, Finish The Race, God, God's Power, Hope, Jesus, New Beginning, New Life, Overcome, Real Life, Rise Above, Run The Race, Running, Sisterhood, Strength, Weakness
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Walking, Running, Rushing Thru Life

Posted on November 18, 2011 by Joy

Do you ever go for a leisurely walk? It’s a great idea to get out, relax and enjoy fresh air, warm sun, and the beauty of nature. But me? Not so much. I have a hard time finding time to

Growth, Hope & Healing, Real Life Stories, Sisterhood | Tagged Busyness, God's Love, Jesus, New Beginning, New Life, Real Life, Rise Above, Running, Rushing, Sisterhood, Walk With God, Walking
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