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Author Archives: TommyRunByFaith
If I’m Honest: I’m Wrestling
I have a few thoughts that I’d like to share to get you thinking. Because, well, I’ve been in a season of being stretched.
What Are You Doing With Your Microphone?
Like you, Monday through Friday, I wake up and head into work. My job is standing in front of a microphone at JOY99 and talking. Talking about everything from weather and events, to a deeper relationship with God. It is a different job, but one that I enjoy. I talk to thousands of people each …
It Could Result In Serious Injury or Death
It says, “Recall Notice”, but why do I choose to ignore it?
November Is Not Just About Turkey
The month of November is known for leaves falling, colder temps and Thanksgiving. That’s all great, but why do we limit giving thanks to one day? Have you really taken inventory of your life? We are always looking at the lives of “their”. Their life. Their job. Their car. Their house. Their vacation. Their…fill in …
A Holy Disturbance
WARNING! This post is NOT meant to be a brag. If you read it that way, you’ve missed the spirit of the blog. This is about a Holy Disturbance. Today, as I was doing a few errands, I drove past a man holding a sign asking for money. I’ve seen that man on the corner …
A Difference Maker: My Tribute to Dan Brainard
West Michigan lost the most encouraging runner in the running community: Dan Brainard. God called Dan home on Sept 30, 2021. Dan was truly one of a kind. He was also one of my closet friends. I was asked to share a few words about Dan at his funeral. Or, as we believed, his celebration …
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7 Simple Words That Changed The World
Why do we make things more difficult than they need to be? Sometimes, I think it’s to make us look, or feel, smarter. There’s a lot to be said with keeping things simple. A runner, let’s call him Dave, said to another runner, we’ll call her Aubry, “You’re so fast! How do I run faster?” …
Life Is Short. God Is Good.
Today, I should be texting my sister, “Happy Birthday”. Today, I should be eating cake and ice cream. Today, should be the day my sister, Kelly, turns 46. My sister, Kelly, left this “home” on January 9, 2001. Her life was taken short from a rare disease called, “Wegener’s”. Kelly was only 25. My children …
Why Is It Called A “Honeymoon”? You’ll Be Surpised!
Patty and I have now been married for 29 years. WOW! On our honeymoon, we traveled to Orlando, and enjoyed time with each other, and hung out at the theme parks. Patty has learned, I’ve always enjoyed learning the origins of words and phrases. There’s just something about knowing the backstory that has always fascinated …
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