I started running nine weeks ago. Sure, I have run before in my life but I can honestly say that in my 27 years, this is the first time I have ever given a real effort and run regularly. Josh and I started a couch to 5k program (there are a plethora of iPhone apps that will guide you through the program) and running 3 times a week with the goal of running a 5k in under 30 minutes. Let me also state that I did not consider myself a "runner" in any sense of the word.
Our first run was brutal and it was only 1 minute. Yes, thats right. 60 seconds of hell with walking in between to catch our breath....
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A few years ago, during School of Ministry, I was required to memorize the entire sermon on the mount. It was a challenging and rewarding task, but sadly I can no longer recite it. I recently decided to try to become familiar with this particular text in the Gospels again. These words of Christ, the red letters, are so packed full of meaning and are so crucial to our lives, as Christians! This week, a portion of scripture leaped out to me like it never had before. Matthew 5:23-24 is after the Beatitudes and smack-dab in the middle of Jesus talking about murder and adultery, which tells me it was important...
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Ok, so I hear that the locals really hate the term, "Beantown". But, come on. It's just fun to say. It's been a long but productive day cleaning out the StoryHeights Church storage facility, buying supplies for service this weekend and distributing hundreds of door hangers! I have such a huge expectation that first time guests will come to service this weekend, maybe not even knowing WHY they came, and be touched by God's presence.
The more time I spend here, the more "real" it is becoming that in just a little over four months from now, I will be moving to Massachusetts. As cliche as it may be, the only...
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Well, folks, after a 5 year hiatus, it looks like I'm back in the blogging game! I have to give a huge thanks to my best friends Josh and Gabi for helping me with the site!
I am headed back to Boston tomorrow for my fourth, and hopefully final, trip before I move in May! This weekend is the launch of weekly services for StoryHeights and there is a lot planned for the week and much to get done. Outreaches, service planning, flier handouts... Please be praying for the team this week and be sure to check back for more updates!
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