“The FCA has had a greater impact on me than any other ministry in my life!” – Dr. Randy Peck fulfill my joy by being like-minded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind. (Philippians 2:2) Are you willing to pray for favor for the FCA for one week? One month? As […]
Archive | Athletes
RSS feed for this sectionFavorite Highlights and Low Points of Olympics
11
Aug
“It is amazing being here (China), because, in the United States, you never have crowds like this or anything. And they go crazy.” – Ariel Rittenhouse, a synchronized diver who placed fourth When pride comes, then comes disgrace; but with the humble is wisdom. (Proverbs 11:2) What have been your favorite highlights for the Beijing […]
Pray for Jamie Whitmore – Champion XTERRA Athlete
20
Mar
“With God’s strength; for God’s Glory!” – Jamie Whitmore’s race mantra In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while, if need be, you have been grieved by various trials, that the genuineness of your faith, being much more precious than gold that perishes, though it is tested by fire, may be found […]
Briana Qualifies for Olympic Trials
19
Nov
“Champions know that success is inevitable; that there is no such thing as failure, only feedback. They know that the best way to forecast the future is to create it.” – Michael J. Gelb I have set the LORD always before me; Because He is at my right hand I shall not be moved. (Psalm […]
Pray for Briana Whaley – Philadelphia Marathon
17
Nov
Duty makes us do things well, but love makes us do them beautifully. – Zig Ziglar Now to the King eternal, immortal, invisible, to God who alone is wise, be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen. (1 Titus 1:17) What kind of impact will a victory by Briana Whaley have on Culpeper and Virginia? […]
Upgraded – Photos from Lake Tahoe and Xterra Triathlon
07
Oct
Life is an adventure! “who found favor before God and asked to find a dwelling for the God of Jacob.” (Acts 7:46) What can I expect as a child of the King of kings? When God upgrades me, do I look for the reason and share the blessing with others? For me, life has been […]
Photos From Cross Country Meet
24
Sep
Success happens where opportunity meets preparedness! Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of […]
Photos and Story From Culpeper Triathlon
12
Jul
“Christians in the marketplace are like mobile arks of the covenant. Each carries the presence of the Lord into their workplace setting.” – Thank God It’s Monday, by Rick Heeren Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth. (Colossians 3:2) How can you take God to “work” with you each day? […]
Caren Does Her First Triathlon
29
Jun
We create a world for ourselves by the words we speak! “The words that I speak to you are spirit, and they are life.” (John 6:63b) What goals do you have regarding your physical health? Who is holding you accountable to those? For years, I told Caren (my daughter) that some day she would compete […]
Finishing Strong – Introduction
17
Jul
One of my favorite books I have ever read is “Finishing Strong” by Steve Farrrar. This book talks about going the distance with your family. Dr. John Beck once told his future son-in-law “Stay true to Jesus! Make sure that you keep your heart close to Jesus every day. It’s a long way from here […]