Embracing the Race: 40 Devotions for the Runner's Soul

by Lisa Preuett

Overview

Runners of all levels will be awakened to powerful parallels between running and the Christian life, equipped with relevant scripture, encouraged to persevere, and inspired with determination. You'll be challenged to a deeper relationship with God.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781633570726
Publisher:	Crosslink Publishing
Publication date:	11/14/2016
Pages:	178
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.46(d)

About the Author

Lisa Preuett is a follower of Jesus, wife, and mom of two. An avid runner, she's completed multiple races from 5K to full marathon. Actively involved in women's ministry, she thrives on encouraging others in their faith. She resides in Taylorsville, KY. Check out her blog at www.reststopforthesoul.com

Table of Contents

Introduction xi

No Turning Back 1

Are You Thoroughly Equipped? 5

A Time to Run and a Time to Walk 9

At the Crack of Dawn 13

Time to Sprint! 17

What's Your Pace? 21

Through the Storm 25

Water Stops 29

Who's Ahead of You? 33

Hurling off the Hindrances 37

Taking a Wrong Turn 41

Ready for the Battle 45

In All Conditions 49

The Day of Rest 53

Trudging up the Steep Hills 57

What's on Your Playlist? 61

I Want to be Recognized 65

Hitting the Wall 69

Blind Faith 73

Figuring Out Your Course 77

What's Your Training Plan? 81

Pounding the Pavement Alone 85

The Halfway Point 89

Watch Out for Black Ice 93

Don't Get Disqualified 97

Which Side Are You Running On? 101

Get Out of Your Comfort Zone 105

Healing Our Injuries 109

Glow in the Dark 113

Who Are You Competing Against? 117

The Best Sign Ever 121

God's Timing 125

He Knows Your Stats 129

In the Heat of Summer 133

Who's Behind You? 137

The Whole Body 141

Never Say Never! 145

When Your Body Wears Down 149

The Crowd at the Finish Line 153

The Prize 157