“One’s productivity often mirrors the value they place on a single minute.“
~Rick E. Meyer
Running on Faith Weekday Devotions: Meditate on the Word
Galatians 3:1–9: “You foolish Galatians… This is the only thing I want to find out from you: did you receive the Spirit by the works of the Law, or by hearing with faith? So then, does He who provides you with the Spirit and works miracles among you, do it by the...
Running on Faith Weekday Devotions: Contentment
The Apostle Paul writes the church in Philippi. Philippians 4:10–13: “But I rejoiced in the Lord greatly, that now at last you have revived your concern for me; indeed, you were concerned before, but you lacked opportunity. Not that I speak from want, for I have...
Running on Faith Weekday Devotions: Heart vs Uniform
Mark 1:4: "John the Baptist appeared in the wilderness preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins." (C.f Is. 40:3)John was preaching this to the Jews who believed these activities were for only the Gentiles.A challenge to maintaining athletic...
Running on Faith Weekday Devotions: It’s ALL God!
Gideon Series: 3 of 3 Judges 7:1–2: "Then Gideon & his people, rose early & camped beside the spring of Harod; & the camp of Midian was on the north side of them by the hill of Moreh in the valley.The Lord said to Gideon, “The people who are with you are...
Running on Faith Weekday Devotions: How Will You Begin 2021?
Happy New Year! How will you begin 2021?Consider the Holy Spirit's advice thru Paul. Philippians 4:4–9: "Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice!Let YOUR GENTLE SPIRIT be KNOWN to ALL MEN. The Lord is near. Be anxious for nothing, BUT (contraction) in...
Running on Faith Weekday Devotions: Trust God!
Proverbs 3:5: "Trust in the Lord with all your heart And do not lean on your own understanding."Trusting God shares similarities with mental toughness. They're both glamorous to talk about, yet challenging to initially activate. As a 16 yr old, I let God know He...
Running on Faith Weekday Devotions: What is Your Motive?
Jesus to the DisciplesMt 5:14–16: “You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden...Let your light shine before men in such a way that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven." Notice this last verse does NOT say...
Running on Faith Weekday Devotions: Serve Incognito
Jesus speaking:Matthew 6:1–4: “Beware of practicing your righteousness before men to be noticed by them; otherwise you have no reward with your Father who is in heaven. So when you give to the poor, do not sound a trumpet before you, as the hypocrites do in the...
Running on Faith Weekday Devotions: Humble before God
James 4:6: "But He gives a greater grace. Therefore it says, 'God is opposed to the proud, but gives grace to the humble.'" Ja 4:10: "Humble yourselves in the presence of the Lord, and He will exalt you." Oppose: antitassō; resist, a military term - "to battle...
Running on Faith Weekday Devotions: Humility and Peace
1 Peter 5:6–7: "Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you at the proper time, casting all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you." Ps 55:22: "Cast your burden upon the Lord and He will sustain you; He will never allow the...