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The Race

Posted on August 11, 2011 by Marji "Mike" Kruger

The analogy of running the race is used in many places throughout the New Testament. The people of that day understood the analogy. Races were conducted on days of national festivity. The emperor was in regal attire sitting within his … Continue reading →

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Posted in Bible, Devotions, Faith, Jesus, Spiritual Growth | Tagged agony, athletics, discipline, Endurance, Focus, giving up, marathon running, perserverance, quitting, Race, running, running a course, sport, sprinting, stamina, straining, tough, training | Leave a comment

Cross Carrying

Posted on April 28, 2011 by Marji "Mike" Kruger

Then he said to them all: “If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me. (NIV) Luke 9:23 Looking back at the cross we see. . .pain, agony, ridicule. . … Continue reading →

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