Rare, and Not the Reason
The “runner’s high.” Some say it is a myth. Others, like myself, say it is real, but it is rare. And because it‘s rare, it’s not the reason for running. If possible, I prefer to do my daily run in the morning. But I must
Tag: Perseverance
Ringing the Bell
So, how are you doing? Really? Lately, I’ve been struggling in the “good fight of faith” (2 Timothy 4:7–8). The lockdown, which initially was a rather novel experience, has morphed into a nuisance. A necessary nuisance, but a nuisance, nonetheless. In addition to the small
Hitting the Wall
I ran my first 42.2km in June 1980. I ran my second marathon three months later, in September. The experiences were like chalk and cheese—much like the first part of our lockdown and the second part, which we enter today. In the first marathon, I
Warning and Hope
Paul was no lone ranger. In general church life and in gospel ministry he surrounded himself with those who would encourage and strengthen him. Sometimes, however, other Christians deeply disappointed him. His honesty about both his encouragements and his disappointments serves to warn us and