by Mark Long (Roanoke, Virginia) | Apr 30, 2024 | Faith Life, Spirit Life
“If one person falls, the other can reach out and help. But someone who falls alone is in real trouble.” Ecclesiastes 4:10 Training for a triathlon, marathon or cycling event has the potential to isolate an athlete because on race day you’re on your own. However, even...
by Mark Long (Roanoke, Virginia) | Dec 17, 2023 | Faith Life, Greater Journey
But the plans of the LORD stand firm forever, the purposes of his heart through all generations. Psalm 33:11 When experienced runners prepare for a season, they often start with defining the “why,” or their purpose for running. They assess their current fitness,...
by Mark Long (Roanoke, Virginia) | Jun 13, 2023 | Faith Life, Spirit Life
“You are My friends if you do what I command you. “No longer do I call you slaves, for the slave does not know what his master is doing; but I have called you friends, for all things that I have heard from My Father I have made known to you.” John 15:14-15 As athletes...
by Mark Long (Roanoke, Virginia) | Jun 6, 2023 | Faith Life, Spirit Life
“’For this is what the Sovereign LORD says: I myself will search for my sheep and look after them.” Ezekiel 34:11 As coaches and athletes, we pursue our sport with conviction, determination and perseverance. We give it our all and we seek the best possible outcome. We...
by Mark Long (Roanoke, Virginia) | Jan 24, 2023 | Spirit Life, Word Life
Train yourself to be godly. For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come. This is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance. That...
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