commitments

Parenting in the Fast Lane

Antibacterial soap. Infant monitors. Car seats. Bike helmets. We go to great lengths to protect our children from many lurking dangers, but not all. There is one that alludes most households. Overload. Trapped IN the rat race …

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Great Ways (and Reasons) to Say No

With a new school and church year before us, requests for your time and talent may be frequent and intense. How do we handle the bombardment? For me, it means a heart-to-heart with my Father. I make …

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Looking Forward

Looking Ahead Positioned on our knees, the RHRW team has one desire. Our battle cry, “Run hard. Rest well.” is simple, profound, and transformative. It propels us and compels us embrace a pace that restores sanity and vibrancy …

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Memory Lane

Wow!  With school bells ringing and churches moving into high gear, the end of summer is a time of new beginnings. The Run Hard. Rest Well. team agrees. Having just completed our 3rd strategic planning meeting (no small …

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On Callings & Commitments

Each season of our life is made up of a unique blend of commitments and calling. Commitments Commitments are the non-negotiable obligations in our life. Some bring great joy, like caring for a long awaited newborn. Some …

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Servant Leadership – Part 2.

At this website we spend a lot of time challenging each other to embrace the God-ordained rewards of a guilt-free rest. It’s a counter-cultural commitment and requires accountability and encouragement every step of the way. This is …

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Knowing God

Prayer is an appointment with God. He also offers a walk-in clinic. On the spot. No delay. Not a second to waste or wait. His Presence. It’s guaranteed. Knowing God  In this journey through prayer, which Scripture from …

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In the name of love

No matter our personality, our upbringing or our recent history we can’t be taken hostage by the demands of this world or even its most desperate needs. We must refuse the chains of guilt and do that …

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“New” Truth

Why are we magnetically drawn to some portions of scripture and repelled by others? I think it has to do with our familiarity and comfortability of the verses before us. Growing up, I was taught that “Remembering the Sabbath” …

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Strength Management

Think on this: We operate in the Spirit through our weaknesses. We run in the power of God through our strengths. God uses us in our weakness. Everyday. No doubt about it. Willingly (like the small boy with 2 fish and …

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