A calm, sharp nothingness envelopes my mind as I prepare my body to reach and be pushed beyond its psychological limits. The crowd fades quietly into the background as I focus on the hard even breaths escaping through the gap between my lips, the strain of my muscles as they press on through fatigue, and the rhythmic thud of my feet as they hit the pavement. Each step carrying me closer to the end, yet each filled with a silent plea to stop. I round another corner and dig in

Can you imagine… Your mind flooding with doubt and questions… the rush of adrenaline as you face the unknown. Stepping up over the edge of the boat and lowering yourself onto the rushing waves. First a toe, testing whether you can actually accomplish such an amazing feat… then your foot… then both feet. Now you’re walking, gaze fixed on the Savior. You take one step on the water, then two. Your pace begins to pick up as you trust that your next step will not lead you to plung

Confession time! Growing up I was the quiet, innocent child who rarely got in trouble and loved attending church activities. While I sin constantly, and have battled through numerous trials revealing the brokenness and distortion of my human nature, I have maintained a relationship with God. Throughout all of Satan’s attacks trying to deprive me of my faith, God has held tight and refused to let me go. Rather than weakening my faith, my battles have only served to make it str