One Word: Rest

One Word: Rest

Our pastor challenged us to choose a word to focus on over the next 30 days or so. He asked us to pray and reflect as we considered the word. During the service, my mind jumped from one word to the next but didn’t settle on any word until later at home, when my...
There is Beauty in the Obstacles

There is Beauty in the Obstacles

On a snowy Saturday in April, my running partners and I nearly quit our run before we started. We could see the slick of ice just below the layer of snow, and even walking across the icy paths seemed dangerous. Better to go home and try later than to risk injury, we...
Running, In the Dark, Alone

Running, In the Dark, Alone

This Saturday morning, 5 am found me out on the streets of Sylvania, Ohio, where I meet to run with my running group. I didn’t know it when we started, but I had stumbled into a group of the “fast runners.” Within a few minutes, they pulled far ahead...
Going All In

Going All In

It’s the sixth full week of the year and I’ve been running as if I’m training for a spring marathon, except that I haven’t actually registered for one. I’m hedging, giving myself a way out, holding onto a safety net. If, at this point, I...
My Favorites This Year

My Favorites This Year

I’ve done a recap of business wins this year, and my team shared a list of personal wins. This holiday season I spent some time thinking about my favorite experiences and accomplishments this year. I thought about the people who’ve made my life better this...