Sunday, January 26, 2014

Sunday Quotes

01'25'2014a1Boom. I did it.

Vision, values, character, and disciplines developed in the spring-time of life serve even into winter. Whatever the age, it is not too soon to prepare for the rest of life. Looking ahead, giving thought, pondering what I know of God, His will and ways, taking appropriate actions as a result, strengthens me rather than fosters dread.

-- Pursue the Intentional Life by Jean Fleming

Therefore, since we have so great a cloud of witnesses surrounding us, let us also lay aside every encumbrance and the sin which so easily entangles us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. For consider Him who has endured such hostility by sinners against Himself, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart. 

-- Hebrews 2:1-3

Photos: from my first 5K which I ran yesterday.

Sunday Quotes: a quote from something I read that I marked in a book, worthy of remembering and sharing.

5 comments:

  1. SO cool that you ran a 5K! Congrats! That is a big accomplishment.

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    1. Thank you! It was a big goal to check off my list for this year! : )

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  2. Oh, Stephanie, I am so proud of you!! That is wonderful! You're such a inspiration!

    (Now I'm off to look up that Jean Fleming book. I think I read and loved one of hers years ago.)

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  3. Congrats on your first 5K!! We were at the zoo today and saw the sign for the Zoo Run -- we should have come & cheered you on! I love the running analogies in the bible...they are inspiring.

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