Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last, but we do it to get a crown that will last forever. - 1 Corinthians 9:25 (NIV)

I enjoy participating in road races, triathlons, and other athletic competitions. One of my favorite motivational quotes says, “Finishing ‘dead last’ trumps ‘did not finish,’ which trumps ‘did not start.’” Those words remind me to focus on the journey and not the end result. For some, placing in the top...

Today's Prayer
Dear Lord, give us the strength and courage to begin and continue our spiritual work today. Amen.

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Today's Reading
1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Thought for the Day

If I never start, I will never finish.

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