The PayoffScripture: Philippians 3:12-14; Hebrews 12:2Devotional:Paul writes from a jail cell, not a podium. He's lost his freedom, his standing, his old life and yet he declares, "One thing I do: for...  Read More

The PerseveranceScripture: James 1:2-12; 2 Timothy 4:7Devotional:Perseverance, the Greek word hupomone, means to remain under pressure without collapsing. It's not white-knuckling your way through. It...  Read More

The PaceScripture: Isaiah 40:31, Ecclesiastes 3:1, Galatians 5:25, Galatians 6:9Devotional:Marathon runners don't sprint at the starting line. Watch any distance race and you'll see it, the crowd surg...  Read More

The PowerScripture: Isaiah 40:29, Philippians 4:13, Psalm 18:32–33 Devotional:Here's the good news: the strength required was never meant to come from you.Notice the order in Isaiah 40. It's not "the ...  Read More

The PreparationScripture: Hebrews 12:1-2, Isaiah 40:31Devotional: No runner steps onto the track in street clothes. No marathoner carries a backpack for twenty-six miles. So why do we keep trying to r...  Read More

No Looking BackScripture: Philippians 3:13-14, Luke 9:62Devotional: Ornithologists who've spent their lives watching birds of prey have documented something almost every hawk, falcon, and buzzard does...  Read More