Introduction

As an adult I have fond memories of running as a kid.  I loved to run, whether it was running to home plate, running to score the winning goal or even running to avoid punishment! (Ya, I admit it).  Each of these examples came with a reason for running or a purpose.  My intent was to win or to get the trophy or to avoid spankings.  There was a clear goal in mind.  As I got older and became an adult I lost sight of the enjoyment and benefit running provided.  It wasn’t until a couple of years ago I renewed my interest when Ruthann and I competed in our first 5K race.  After the race I was hooked once again but my perspective had changed just a bit.  I started really thinking about my life and how it could be compared to running that race.   We knew we were not going to win first place but our goal was to finish to the best of our ability and give it all we had, regardless.  Our lives are the same and especially as believers in Christ we have a goal which is to finish the race to the best of our ability and give it all we have.  This often times means stepping out of our comfort zone. 

Well, God has been calling us to step out of our comfort zone one more time and run a new course.  The course we intend to run involves missions.  We are not sure exactly what this means for us and our family or where this course will ultimately lead but we know God is leading and we want to run for Him.  Our blog will cover the steps we take in pursuing this purpose as well as the life that surrounds it.  If you join us, you will see posts from Ruthann and I as we write about missions, relationships and oh ya, racing!