get back up; life lessons; second chances; Hebrews 12:1; writing again

This Gal’s Still Got Some Kick

One of my favorite high school activities was running track. I relished the nervous thrill of standing on the starting line and the exhilaration of crossing the finish line. But mostly, I loved pushing my body to higher limits while my cleats dug into the cinders (or an actual all-weather surface on those more fortunate … [Read more…]

When Second Place is Still a Win

When I was in high school, I fractured my ankle. Nothing as glamorous as a sport’s injury caused by a buzzer-beating jump shot or anything. I simply turned too sharply while running, and my ankle decided to stay in a forward-facing position instead of banking left with the rest of me. An x-ray, some ice … [Read more…]