"Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us" Hebrews 12:1 (NIV) As I scroll through weekend Facebook posts I often wonder why my friends run on weekends. Quite naturally I assumed it was 5 days on 2 days off just like a regular work week. I always hit the LOVE button when I see pictures and posts. "This takes

Hold me close, let your love surround me. Lead me near, draw me to your side. - “Power of Your Love” by Darlene Zschech This is what I want it to feel like, like the words of this song. This is what my relationship with God is supposed to invoke, if I'm doing it right, or at least that's what 90% the lyrics of all contemporary Christian music say. Who doesn't want to snuggle up to the Maker of the Universe? When I'm blissed out on some praise and worship music, I can easily i