What is the best type of pen to use in a Bible?
I wish I would’ve asked that question earlier.
After trying highlighters, dry highlighters, pencils and pens (ball point, gelly, rollerball, etc.) without being satisfied with any for underlining and taking notes, I went on a quest to find the best pen.
The short answer: pigment ink (i.e. archive quality) pens.
Here are some of the key benefits:
It all comes down to this: race day.
Everything you’ve done in training was to prepare you physically and mentally to show up on race day and perform your best. With the hard part complete, there’s one more thing you can do to boost your odds of executing well on race day.
I consider this the fun part: Create a solid race plan.
If there’s anywhere running with power outclasses pace-based running, it’s on race day. With some metrics only power-based running provides, you can craft a race strategy that:
Gone are the days of going out too fast only to crash and burn before the finish line, asking yourself, “Am I running too hard up this hill?”, or feeling like you had more in the tank at the end.
So, let’s start planning your race strategy!
Remember, if you fail to prepare you are preparing to fail.
H.K. Williams
In college, I remember a piece of surprising advice. I remember thinking, “Is that something a Christian is allowed to say?”
A friend shared how reading the Bible had gotten boring and monotonous for him. To which someone suggested he stop reading the Bible for a season.
Say, what!?
I’m surprised my friend didn’t turn into a pillar of salt after giving that advice.
But many years later, I get the underlying principle. Sometimes you just need to shift things up when you’re in a dry season.
To maximize the Word’s impact on our lives, we need a consistent habit. But to keep that habit from going stale, we need to vary our approach so our reading remains fresh.
So here are some different ideas to try if you find yourself in a Bible-reading rut.
Conviction come’s in the weirdest ways sometimes.
Over the past year, I’ve gotten more serious about running. Initially, I chose running because it was cheap way to stay fit. Hah, what a lie. Running hasn’t been cheap. But that’s a post for another time.
As my pocket book dwindled from one running purchase after another, you better believe I jumped at the chance to become a brand ambassador for Janji. Perks included a racing singlet and 35% off future purchases.
In my head, I imagined this equation:
Sale items + 35% off = #winning
The only roadblock?
Today (October 18, 2015) is a significant milestone in my faith journey.
Fifteen years ago today, sitting at my computer in my dorm room, I gave my life to Christ and began a relationship with him. Along with that milestone, I also hit 10 years in full-time church ministry last month.
So I thought it’d be fun to reflect back and jot down a few lessons I’ve learned along the way.