Isaiah 40:31 “But those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.” I share with you these thoughts from a friend who is a long distance runner. Running a marathon is hard. It requires a huge amount of preparation and training just to be able to complete a race like that, let alone to finish well. Training starts months in advance to build endurance, strength and stamina. It includes many miles on the road as well as cross-training […]

Romans 8:26 “Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know what to pray for as we ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words.” I can’t even begin to count how many times I’ve heard the challenge to pray more faithfully, more fervently. And we should, without a doubt (I Thessalonians 5:17). Yet, there are many times in my life when I just don’t know what or how to pray. I want to please God. I want His will to be done, but I am conflicted by my own […]