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Prayer Jar Project: Is It Working?
A few weeks ago, I introduced you to my “Prayer Jar Project”. A simple way for me to pray for the people who matter most in my life. After only a few short weeks, I have been AMAZED at what has happened. Every morning, when I reach into the Prayer Jar, I say a prayer …
OMG! Watch Out For These Trees!
Now that Spring has arrived, West Michigan is beginning to bloom! But, be on the lookout for what I call, “The Stinky Tree”. I decided to make a video to show you why they’re so “dangerous”! (and yes, feel free to subscribe to my channel for more encouragement!)
Why You Need To Support A Virtual Race
Another year, another canceled race. Is it frustrating? Absolutely. Is there a chance your favorite race won’t ever come back? Absolutely. Is there something you can do about it to make sure that it WILL come back? Absolutely! As we continue to slowly venture into opening things back up from the Pandemic shutdown, more races …
Take The Baton
Several Years ago, I was in a 12 person relay race called, RAGNAR. The race territory covered 200 miles. One runner would pass a baton to another runner. Then, we’d drive to the next destination, and wait for that runner to pass the baton so that the next runner could go. Then, on and on, and …
Sometimes Life Brings Some Pretty Tricky Footing
Living in Michigan, if you want to run outside, it means that sometimes you have to run in the snow. The other day, I was running on a path that I’ve run hundreds of times. It’s paved, but when its snow covered, it makes for some very tricky footing. It turns a normal 15 foot …
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You Really Should Build A Snowman
In West Michigan, kids, and some adults, can’t wait for the very first snowfall. There’s something magical about it. The other day, after said first snowfall, while running through my neighborhood, I saw a Dad and his two kids building a snowman. Well, Dad was building, and the kids were making snow angels. As I …
My New Favorite Trail
We all put up with some pretty crappy weather in Michigan. Yet, in spite of months of grey skies, we reap the blessing of summer! In reality, God created something special with Michigan. It really is a beautiful place to live. And, a beautiful place to explore and run! Recently, my wife, daughter and I …
Thank You, Mr. Trombone Man
My wife, Patty, and I recently bought a GoPro. We bought it to capture moments on trails, trips, and simply being tourists. But what I saw using my GoPro for the first time, was simply inspiring. It was 9:15 on an overcast Tuesday morning. Perfect morning to try out my GoPro for the first time. …
Angels Wear Running Shoes
We wear Red shirts. We have an epic playlist of 80’s music, packs of Twizzlers, Gu and Clif Bars. We are Angels for My Team Triumph and ready for 26.2 miles at the Grand Rapids Marathon. “myTEAM TRIUMPH is an athletic ride-along program created for children, teens, adults, and veterans with disabilities who would normally …
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