tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3988199626499599447.comments2009-04-01T22:13:42.951-05:00Confessing Runnergreyhoundhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01177698669715595307noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3988199626499599447.post-61945803082321151192009-04-01T22:13:00.000-05:002009-04-01T22:13:00.000-05:00Joy is one of the fruits of the spirit. A tree onl...Joy is one of the fruits of the spirit. A tree only produces fruit only when it has more than enough nourishment to survive. The tree must be continuously connected to the source of its nourishment and must receive adequate sunshine. In the same way Joy (and the other fruits) are the natural result of abiding in Christ.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06269406662901556027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3988199626499599447.post-1351064085044342092009-02-15T12:23:00.000-06:002009-02-15T12:23:00.000-06:00Good blog, looking forward to you visiting my blog...Good blog, looking forward to you visiting my blog and becoming a follower as I will start following this blog too.<BR/><BR/>BlessingsRoberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00133997997245817509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3988199626499599447.post-86365181446012011402008-11-17T12:20:00.000-06:002008-11-17T12:20:00.000-06:00We totally don't deserve, nor can we ever earn or ...We totally don't deserve, nor can we ever earn or pay back what He did for us. <BR/>The very least I can do, is my very best effort to take all His advice, and live like the person He would be proud of. <BR/>I can't imagine the loneliness and finite-ness of not having Him in my life. <BR/>I love Him.<BR/>I still can't believe sometimes that He loves me back... even a millions times more. <BR/>SingletrackJenny (formerly known as IronJenny)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17806579288888081208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3988199626499599447.post-40475857560759158672008-10-12T22:38:00.000-05:002008-10-12T22:38:00.000-05:00"Considering how much God overpaid in that transac..."Considering how much God overpaid in that transaction"<BR/><BR/>Isn't that what Stuart Smally would call stinkin' thinkin'?<BR/><BR/>I don't know. Christianity confounds me.21stCenturyMomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02370504811536749950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3988199626499599447.post-29284014311118554032008-09-29T22:32:00.000-05:002008-09-29T22:32:00.000-05:00Greyhound - that gave me chill bumps. I struggle ...Greyhound - that gave me chill bumps. I struggle with the same thing. I even become skeptical as to who God really is because I can't always seem to relate to what the Bible tells me his is, and how DO you enjoy Him? But when you equated it to a sedentary person wondering how we enjoy a long run or bike...wow...that really hit me hard. Perhaps I am out of spiritual shape, too. Thank you for Afternoon Tea With Orangeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06110512429191665007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3988199626499599447.post-84743995523300509512008-09-29T15:55:00.000-05:002008-09-29T15:55:00.000-05:00Read this-It may not give you any answers, but it ...Read this-<BR/>It may not give you any answers, but it may give you reasons.<BR/><BR/>http://www.zenmoments.org/the-cab-ride-ill-never-forget/Fe-ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07986479866903093934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3988199626499599447.post-82517735690881736692008-09-29T14:41:00.000-05:002008-09-29T14:41:00.000-05:00Very interesting post, and I enjoyed the bible ver...Very interesting post, and I enjoyed the bible verses. I think I will write a few of those down to think about over this next week - thank you!! In terms of joy, I do understand your musings, and I too have trouble with seeing how all of these things work together to produce joy in our lives sometimes. Does someone feel joy when they find out they have cancer, of course not, yet they may end Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02011877903011515061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3988199626499599447.post-38184801760913758842008-09-27T08:00:00.000-05:002008-09-27T08:00:00.000-05:00I am always amused by the fear comments made by bo...I am always amused by the fear comments made by both the religious and non religious. And when I say amused, I don't mean from some kind of superiority mindset, it just simply fascinates me.<BR/><BR/>I think that "the fear of the lord is the beginning of wisdom" says exactly what it states! The beginning of wisdom. If we think about it, even the thought that there is an all powerful, that createdJumper 2.0https://www.blogger.com/profile/04944168560349599110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3988199626499599447.post-52891772637782171232008-09-26T23:13:00.000-05:002008-09-26T23:13:00.000-05:00Greyhound - that was, at the very least, quite tho...Greyhound - that was, at the very least, quite thought provoking. I am not much for any standard dogma about God and I generally only see the glory of God in a magnificent sunrise or a fabulous vista and I'm not crazy about the idea of finding joy being work but you make a very good point.21stCenturyMomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02370504811536749950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3988199626499599447.post-48122819221125373332008-09-19T18:23:00.000-05:002008-09-19T18:23:00.000-05:00Donald's comment resonated with me.I'm walking the...Donald's comment resonated with me.<BR/><BR/>I'm walking the fine line between glorifying God by taking care of my body and appreciating his wonderous works and my self-centeredness that causes me to do this instead of spending my time/resoursces helping others.<BR/><BR/>Ever wonder if he's shaking His head at us because we bought a new bike and spend countless hours trainig for a race when thereAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03231464198799653331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3988199626499599447.post-5728438323577415092008-09-16T11:15:00.000-05:002008-09-16T11:15:00.000-05:00Awesome. Thanks...Awesome. Thanks...Afternoon Tea With Orangeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06110512429191665007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3988199626499599447.post-83494756233395534042008-09-13T17:12:00.000-05:002008-09-13T17:12:00.000-05:00Thanks for the 140.6 mile lovefest-with-God shout-...Thanks for the 140.6 mile lovefest-with-God shout-out!<BR/>He is having a great time out there with me, I know it. He's so glad I like all these parts that work and move and perform when I test them. Sort of like He's getting to experience Ironman vicariously through me. you know, when He was last here they didn't have Ironman... ;-)<BR/><BR/>Regarding who's in charge - my (unpopular) opinion? SingletrackJenny (formerly known as IronJenny)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17806579288888081208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3988199626499599447.post-52954620650533155182008-09-12T19:31:00.000-05:002008-09-12T19:31:00.000-05:00Great Post. Thank you so much. I'm glad I found y...Great Post. Thank you so much. I'm glad I found you!! I also believe everything about our training and racing is a testiment to his glory and I hope that when I train well, and push through using his strength and his words in my heart, it gives him glory and honor. I always want to remember that.. sometimes we get caught up and we loose sight. It's always good to be brought back. I think you Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02011877903011515061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3988199626499599447.post-22685059568743319022008-09-12T16:26:00.000-05:002008-09-12T16:26:00.000-05:00I think that, from an athletic standpoint, taking ...I think that, from an athletic standpoint, taking care of our bodies - God's creations - and training them to test their capacities and limits is a way to glorify God. It also helps us achieve things that reveal truths about ourselves and potentially inspire others. <BR/><BR/>However, it's a fine line between this and vanity or self-centeredness, so (like most other things in life) it depends Donaldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13588564145315857856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3988199626499599447.post-66561213505186186242008-09-09T21:36:00.000-05:002008-09-09T21:36:00.000-05:00I had to think about this a bit. The main point ...I had to think about this a bit. The main point of man, the chief end, is to enjoy God forever. I've read an author who said it this way, "God is most glorified when I am most satisfied in him" Now, does that kick it up a notch? How do I enjoy someone who is so difficult to know, let alone understand? I can grasp, "it's not about me". I struggle to "feel" enjoyment of him in the day to day tri-mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17770606044307572284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3988199626499599447.post-62849190839384681892008-09-08T10:54:00.000-05:002008-09-08T10:54:00.000-05:00http://www2.theclarionnews.com/General_News/74024....http://www2.theclarionnews.com/General_News/74024.shtml<BR/><BR/>I'm very interested in hearing more on this topic.. I think you hit the nail on the head. I wrote a bit about it in they article my hometown newspaper did about my training for Hawaii Ironman. I thought you might enjoy it.Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02011877903011515061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3988199626499599447.post-17191816326752937962008-09-06T17:23:00.000-05:002008-09-06T17:23:00.000-05:00I don't think I'm ever boss. I'm not sure Bobby or...I don't think I'm ever boss. I'm not sure Bobby or Ally thinks I am either!<BR/>I do feel God when I race. And when I train. And even though I have some faulty parts now I am still thankful for them and I'm glad they still work, sort of. I have found a peace and realize that whether " my" parts are not what they were, but were they ever, really? <BR/>There is a Lincoln Brewster song that says, "SingletrackJenny (formerly known as IronJenny)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17806579288888081208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3988199626499599447.post-52482867476883974102008-09-06T17:21:00.000-05:002008-09-06T17:21:00.000-05:00I don't think I'm ever boss. I'm not sure Bobby or...I don't think I'm ever boss. I'm not sure Bobby or Ally thinks I am either!<BR/>I do feel God when I race. And when I train. And even though I have some faulty parts now I am still thankful for them and I'm glad they still work, sort of. I have found a peace and realize that whether " my" parts are not what they were, but were they ever, really? <BR/>There is a Lincoln Brewster song that says, "SingletrackJenny (formerly known as IronJenny)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17806579288888081208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3988199626499599447.post-10671960924501865462008-09-06T11:52:00.000-05:002008-09-06T11:52:00.000-05:00This morning I asked God for an event free run. I...This morning I asked God for an event free run. I asked for my health and strength. I asked for protection knowing that I was heading out by myself at 5:15 in the morning. Along the way I made sure to thank God for the beautiful weather and low humidity this morning. I gave thanks for no real injury or pain after rolling my foot on a rock or a root along Memorial Dr. I gave thanks for CoachLizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06687275155229786220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3988199626499599447.post-83177264396344854652008-09-05T11:01:00.000-05:002008-09-05T11:01:00.000-05:00I feel the glory of my good fortune when I race. ...I feel the glory of my good fortune when I race. Is that God? Don't know. I also feel very proud of myself. If pride goeth before the fall I'm in for some big trouble!<BR/><BR/>My life is somewhat of a spiritual vacuum so thanks for articulating your thoughts. I'm really enjoying reading what you have to say.21stCenturyMomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02370504811536749950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3988199626499599447.post-41733629617542411382008-09-05T09:58:00.000-05:002008-09-05T09:58:00.000-05:00For me the "reason" is all about service and conne...For me the "reason" is all about service and connection to others. <BR/>I get goose bumps still when I connect with a child who has autism, or help one communicate more clearly.<BR/>If I wasn't helping others in some fashion, then there would be no point in me being here.Fe-ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07986479866903093934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3988199626499599447.post-24021783772952667452008-09-05T09:29:00.000-05:002008-09-05T09:29:00.000-05:00"Isn't this one thing, trying to replace God, the ...<I>"Isn't this one thing, trying to replace God, the root of all the times I fall on my face? Every time I do the wrong thing? Even every time I do the right thing for the wrong reason? All those things I do that I should not have done and those things I omit to do that I should have done?"</I><BR/><BR/>Whoa....!:)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17613685986312715512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3988199626499599447.post-3462145280947805752008-09-04T20:32:00.000-05:002008-09-04T20:32:00.000-05:00Growing up Roman Catholic, you are taught to accep...Growing up Roman Catholic, you are taught to accept things without question concerning God, Jesus, Mary, and the Saints. Growing up in Chicago, there was never any reason to question. Moving to Texas and encountering people of other faiths who told me that I was not saved and I needed to accept Christ into my life was unnerving and uncomfortable. Hadn't I been baptized? Hadn't I professed my CoachLizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06687275155229786220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3988199626499599447.post-19287770167998138992008-09-04T09:24:00.000-05:002008-09-04T09:24:00.000-05:00Good for you Kendall! Can't wait to see this unfo...Good for you Kendall! Can't wait to see this unfoldtri-mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17770606044307572284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3988199626499599447.post-53787646379915873462008-09-03T05:18:00.000-05:002008-09-03T05:18:00.000-05:00Certain to be a place to find wonderfully written,...Certain to be a place to find wonderfully written, thoughtful and insightful commentary.Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04740378196839345108noreply@blogger.com