Consider the body of Christ (Eph 4:10-16):
It's as ridiculous for the quadracep to express jealousy towards or try to undermine the calf muscle as it is for one Christian (or Ministry) to express jealousy toward or try to undermine another Christian/Ministry.
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Rick E. Meyer
Running on Faith Ministry Inc.
www.rickEmeyer.com
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Showing posts with label Running on Faith Ministry Inc. Show all posts
Sunday, December 4, 2016
Wednesday, May 25, 2016
Power of Goals
Twenty years ago, May 25, 1996, I drove to Gaylord (KS) to run a moderate 16-mile training run to complete the first 100 mile week in preparation for the New York City Marathon in November.
I ran the first 10 miles north, west and south of Gaylord averaging 5:40 to 5:50 pace. With 6M to go, I headed east on Hwy 9, turning south at Hager's.
Two miles later, as I passed the end of the sidewalk at our old farm, I clicked my watch split, 11:02. Out of nowhere, I instantly recalled setting a goal in 1982 to run that 2M stretch in 11:02--about 30 seconds faster than my 2 mile PR at the time. We left the farm in 1983.
I never did put that goal in writing!
I made a U-turn and was so excited about hitting and remembering that goal that I stepped-up the pace a little for the next 2 miles, running miles 14 thru 15 in 9:37.
I then recalled my excitement in jr. high when I first ran that 2M stretch without stopping. :) Whatever your goals, keep plugging away!
After the run, I showered at Aunt Charlene's in Smith Center. Then went to Brian and Dee Meyer Isaacson's wedding.
Running on Faith Ministry
www.rickEmeyer.com
I ran the first 10 miles north, west and south of Gaylord averaging 5:40 to 5:50 pace. With 6M to go, I headed east on Hwy 9, turning south at Hager's.
Two miles later, as I passed the end of the sidewalk at our old farm, I clicked my watch split, 11:02. Out of nowhere, I instantly recalled setting a goal in 1982 to run that 2M stretch in 11:02--about 30 seconds faster than my 2 mile PR at the time. We left the farm in 1983.
I never did put that goal in writing!
I made a U-turn and was so excited about hitting and remembering that goal that I stepped-up the pace a little for the next 2 miles, running miles 14 thru 15 in 9:37.
I then recalled my excitement in jr. high when I first ran that 2M stretch without stopping. :) Whatever your goals, keep plugging away!
After the run, I showered at Aunt Charlene's in Smith Center. Then went to Brian and Dee Meyer Isaacson's wedding.
Running on Faith Ministry
www.rickEmeyer.com
Monday, December 28, 2015
Dee, Faith and Bone Cancer
I am learning a great deal about Running on Faith from watching my sister, Dee, battle bone cancer.
One of the thrills in athletics is pushing yourself beyond previously known limits and watching others do the same. This includes beyond what we previously believed as the line of physical and emotional exhaustion and resulting collapse.
"Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. For by it the men of old gained approval. By faith we understand that the worlds were prepared by the word of God, so that what is seen was not made out of things which are visible." (Hebrews 11:1–3, NASB95)
Dee could not compete in sports due to challenges with her knees. Despite this she has and does remain a strong encourager to myself along with other atlhetes and teams she follows.
However, I am truly inspired in watching her battle cancer. She first successfully defeated breast cancer from February 2014 thru September 2014. Last July bone cancer chose to challenge her.
Last week she entered ICU for the second time in two weeks, this time for two or three days before transferring to PCU (Perferential Care). Her attitude remains upbeat while her faith remains founded on the solid rock of Christ's words (Matthew 7:24-27).
The hospital released her on Thursday afternoon. She and her smile joined us at my mom's on Christmas Day. She is running an amazing race.
I have not once heard Dee complain or ask, "Why me?"
Yes, she has faced previous hardships including losing a son and our dad 10 weeks apart in 2006. Her faith and hope remain in Christ.
Yes, she has faced previous hardships including losing a son and our dad 10 weeks apart in 2006. Her faith and hope remain in Christ.
She possesses an iron will to win this battle with bone cancer, her son Wyatt provides extra incentive.
These types of athletic performances often result in the athlete receiving headlines and their picture in the newspaper as well as sometimes their name in every major paper around the world. Not so with most cancer patients.
Dee your battle with cancer epitomizes Running on Faith, pushing yourself far beyond previously known limits. You inspire me, your friends, family and many whom you have never met.
Keep fighting! Continue trusting God through Christ, focusing on "the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction not seen."
We love you, Dee !I
See Christ, Believe Christ, Achieve God's Will through Christ!
Rick E. Meyer
Running on Faith Ministry, Inc.
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www.rickEmeyer.com
214-998-9407
Tuesday, September 22, 2015
Age, Mileage & Speed
Conventional Wisdom vs. Exceptional Coaching:
Runners frequently hear that age and marathon training each reduce overall speed.
Top speeds of a 48 year old training for a marathon during today's strides: 15 to 20 MPH.
Running on Faith in Christ, it's all God! (Colossians 3:17,23-24; 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18)
Trust God (Prov 3:5,6-7), listen and follow top coaches that He places in your path.
If you are not a runner, look for and listen to mentors, parents, peers, etc whom God places in your path instead of accepting conventional wisdom focusing on mediocrity and limitations.
See Christ, Believe Christ, Achieve with Christ!
Rick
Rick E. Meyer
214-998-9407
Running on Faith Ministry Inc.
http://www.rickemeyer.com/running-on-faith.htm
Runners frequently hear that age and marathon training each reduce overall speed.
Top speeds of a 48 year old training for a marathon during today's strides: 15 to 20 MPH.
Running on Faith in Christ, it's all God! (Colossians 3:17,23-24; 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18)
Trust God (Prov 3:5,6-7), listen and follow top coaches that He places in your path.
If you are not a runner, look for and listen to mentors, parents, peers, etc whom God places in your path instead of accepting conventional wisdom focusing on mediocrity and limitations.
See Christ, Believe Christ, Achieve with Christ!
Rick
Rick E. Meyer
214-998-9407
Running on Faith Ministry Inc.
http://www.rickemeyer.com/running-on-faith.htm
Tuesday, August 18, 2015
Do you use age an excuse or God as a reason?
Feeling Blessed:
Despite wounding my foot in the 2nd mile of a 19 mile run on Sunday (orig'ly supposed to run 22M) and waking-up with it a little sore each of the last two mornings; this morning's 400s are very comparable to my 400 workouts in 1996.
Normatec and CryoSauna at CryoUSA yesterday all enhanced the recovery of the foot, along with icing before going to bed.
Internalize God's word--the Bible, trust God in everything. This necessarily includes the people, opportunities, desires and challenges that He places in your life.
Whatever your calling, focus on God instead of your age or other external circumstances.
Remain Joyful, Prayerful and Grateful in everything as this is God's will (as opposed to an off-hand suggestion) for you in Christ Jesus (1 Thess 5:16-18).
Keep Running on Faith in Christ
Rick E. Meyer
Running on Faith Ministry Inc.
www.rickEmeyer.com
Despite wounding my foot in the 2nd mile of a 19 mile run on Sunday (orig'ly supposed to run 22M) and waking-up with it a little sore each of the last two mornings; this morning's 400s are very comparable to my 400 workouts in 1996.
Normatec and CryoSauna at CryoUSA yesterday all enhanced the recovery of the foot, along with icing before going to bed.
Internalize God's word--the Bible, trust God in everything. This necessarily includes the people, opportunities, desires and challenges that He places in your life.
Whatever your calling, focus on God instead of your age or other external circumstances.
Remain Joyful, Prayerful and Grateful in everything as this is God's will (as opposed to an off-hand suggestion) for you in Christ Jesus (1 Thess 5:16-18).
Keep Running on Faith in Christ
Rick E. Meyer
Running on Faith Ministry Inc.
www.rickEmeyer.com
Friday, April 10, 2015
Trust and Serve God
Last week in Gillette, WY and Billings, MT, several seminar attendees pulled me aside during breaks with surprising--to me--expressions of gratitude for my encouragement and "boldly, yet gently, sharing your faith."
Numerous times, attendees have thanked me for sharing the gospel while teaching. I am always surprised because I do not set specific goals of encouraging people or sharing my faith.
My prayer before teaching any topic, consists simply of "Lord, help me serve and glorify you today. For the cause of Christ, who may I serve today? Lord, you are joining today's attendees, myself and this topic for your purposes, far exceeding my wisdom. Let me act obediently to your desires in spite of myself."
Then, trusting God in faith, I freely speak whatever is placed on my heart.
Conversely, whenever I focus on secular goals I receive no comments such as those above. This reminds me that the more we focus on serving and glorifying God--including doing our job well, the deeper the positive impact is on others. As we know, all people and topics fall under God's domain.
"In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things came into being through Him, and apart from Him nothing came into being that has come into being (John 1:1-3)."
Seek to serve and glorify God; all else will fall into place according to His wisdom (Mt. 6:33).
See Christ, Believe Christ,
Achieve with Christ!
Rick E. Meyer
See, Believe, Achieve Inc.
Running on Faith Ministry Inc.
www.rickEmeyer.com
www.max.com/337072
Numerous times, attendees have thanked me for sharing the gospel while teaching. I am always surprised because I do not set specific goals of encouraging people or sharing my faith.
My prayer before teaching any topic, consists simply of "Lord, help me serve and glorify you today. For the cause of Christ, who may I serve today? Lord, you are joining today's attendees, myself and this topic for your purposes, far exceeding my wisdom. Let me act obediently to your desires in spite of myself."
Then, trusting God in faith, I freely speak whatever is placed on my heart.
Conversely, whenever I focus on secular goals I receive no comments such as those above. This reminds me that the more we focus on serving and glorifying God--including doing our job well, the deeper the positive impact is on others. As we know, all people and topics fall under God's domain.
"In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things came into being through Him, and apart from Him nothing came into being that has come into being (John 1:1-3)."
Seek to serve and glorify God; all else will fall into place according to His wisdom (Mt. 6:33).
See Christ, Believe Christ,
Achieve with Christ!
Rick E. Meyer
See, Believe, Achieve Inc.
Running on Faith Ministry Inc.
www.rickEmeyer.com
www.max.com/337072
Wednesday, March 11, 2015
Two Workshops--Amazing the Demanding And Shattering Your Goals, Igniting Your Mind
Running on Faith Ministry, Inc. Presents...
“The greatest among you will be your servant. For whoever exalts himself shall be humbled; and whoever humbles himself shall be exalted”
Session 1 @ 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Only $50.00 per Session, OR $85 for BOTH Sessions thru Friday, April 24th. Register by April 16th and become eligible to Win Prizes.
Limited Space. Capture Your Opportunity and Seat Now.
Includes: Registration, Workbook, Coffee, Juice and Doughnuts
Dress: Saturday Casual to Business Casual
Amazing the Demanding Topics:
How do we optimize our most significant factor in serving?
We will examine over seven key, rarely recognized, transformational ingredients.
What deadly Second Hand factor persistently threatens you?How do we neutralize this threat?
What Two Factors Prevent Effective Listening? These will surprise and empower you!!
Do You struggle with those suffering from Hardened Hearts?
How have these presentations impacted others?
“Rick E. Meyer’s words speak right to the heart of today’s student leaders – leaders of all ages, backgrounds, and demographics. His message is timeless yet timely and will greatly impact and guide student leaders to the next level.”
Jennifer L. Blalock, M.Ed.
Chief Student Support Officer
"What a dynamic presentation you gave last evening! All who attended had to be energized by the depth of your talk. Voice quality and projection, gestures, stage positioning . . . are but a few of the many qualities I enjoyed observing you develop. It’s no wonder that you are a SPEAKING CHAMPION as well as a RUNNER PAR’ EXCLENCE.
Thanks for your contribution to our betterment."
George W. Madsen
Valmont Industries
Purpose: The foundation of my exuberance for delivering this Workshop, or Coaching sessions, resides in serving and glorifying God through serving you and your peers through the workshop's discussion . John 1:2-4
“Rick’s energy is electrifying…he can capture and engage an audience with such ease.”
Mendi Alexander
Economic Development/ Networking Specialist
For those unable to attend due to travel or schedule conflicts, the above admission investment provides a workbook and 90 minutes of one on one, Personalized Coaching (67% discount).
In June 2008, Rick E. Meyer competed in the equivalent of todays' Semi-Finals of the Toastmasters World Championship of Public Speaking.
Only $50.00 per Session, OR $85 for BOTH Sessions thru Friday, April 24th. Register by April 16th and become eligible to Win Prizes.
Limited Space. Capture Your Opportunity and Seat Now.
Includes: Registration, Workbook, Coffee, Juice and Doughnuts
Dress: Saturday Casual to Business Casual
Contact Rick
Visit Rick's Website
Only $50.00 per Session, OR $85 for BOTH Sessions thru Friday, April 24th. Register by April 16th and become eligible to Win Prizes.
Limited Space. Capture Your Opportunity and Seat Now.
What:
- Session 1: Amazing the Demanding
- Session 2: Shattering Your Goals, Igniting Your Mind
“The greatest among you will be your servant. For whoever exalts himself shall be humbled; and whoever humbles himself shall be exalted”
(Mt
23:11-12).
To what extent will God Transform, Deepen and Your Servant Heart in this Powerful, Saturday morning program?
When: Sat. April 25, 2015:
To what extent will God Transform, Deepen and Your Servant Heart in this Powerful, Saturday morning program?
When: Sat. April 25, 2015:
Only $50.00 per Session, OR $85 for BOTH Sessions thru Friday, April 24th. Register by April 16th and become eligible to Win Prizes.
Limited Space. Capture Your Opportunity and Seat Now.
| Choose Your Sessions |
| Running on Faith : Your Name |
Includes: Registration, Workbook, Coffee, Juice and Doughnuts
Dress: Saturday Casual to Business Casual
Amazing the Demanding Topics:
How do we optimize our most significant factor in serving?
We will examine over seven key, rarely recognized, transformational ingredients.
What deadly Second Hand factor persistently threatens you?How do we neutralize this threat?
What Two Factors Prevent Effective Listening? These will surprise and empower you!!
Do You struggle with those suffering from Hardened Hearts?
How have these presentations impacted others?
Jennifer L. Blalock, M.Ed.
Chief Student Support Officer
Thanks for your contribution to our betterment."
George W. Madsen
Valmont Industries
Strictly
Speaking Toastmsters Club (Advanced Club In Lincoln, Ne) –
President
Omaha Advanced Toastmasters Club – V P Education, And Chartering Member
Omaha Advanced Toastmasters Club – V P Education, And Chartering Member
Mendi Alexander
Economic Development/ Networking Specialist
For those unable to attend due to travel or schedule conflicts, the above admission investment provides a workbook and 90 minutes of one on one, Personalized Coaching (67% discount).
In June 2008, Rick E. Meyer competed in the equivalent of todays' Semi-Finals of the Toastmasters World Championship of Public Speaking.
Only $50.00 per Session, OR $85 for BOTH Sessions thru Friday, April 24th. Register by April 16th and become eligible to Win Prizes.
Limited Space. Capture Your Opportunity and Seat Now.
Includes: Registration, Workbook, Coffee, Juice and Doughnuts
Dress: Saturday Casual to Business Casual
Contact Rick
Visit Rick's Website
"I loved the "Servant heart"..." ~ Katrina C.
"Rick is very knowledgeable and wise about numerous areas of life...He's a great teacher" ~ Jessica S.
"Fresh ideas, encouragement...information that can be used in all fields was awesome and can definitely be used to..." ~ Laurie K.
"It will benefit my business greatly. It has sharpened my skills." ~ Greg S.
"GREAT SEMINAR !!!" ~ Sam D. Indianapolis, IN.
"Rick, you did a great job. Thank you." ~ Jim H. Business Owner, Indianapolis, IN
"Rick was very delightful, humble, and sincere in his teachings." Carrie P. Indiana
"Rick was quite delightful... His presentation reflects his Christian outlook on..." ~ Ken L.It's All God!!!
Only $50.00 per Session, OR $85 for BOTH Sessions thru Friday, April 24th. Register by April 16th and become eligible to Win Prizes.
Limited Space. Capture Your Opportunity and Seat Now.
| Choose Your Sessions |
| Running on Faith : Your Name |
Tuesday, February 3, 2015
Focus and Concentrate
"Focus and Concentrate"
Listen to ideas of how this applies in both our physical and spiritual races (1 Thess 5:16-18).
http://traffic.libsyn.com/runningonfaith/Focus_and_Concentrate_150203.mp3
Listen to ideas of how this applies in both our physical and spiritual races (1 Thess 5:16-18).
http://traffic.libsyn.com/runningonfaith/Focus_and_Concentrate_150203.mp3
Tuesday, January 27, 2015
Obedience
Tuesday Evening, Food for Thought:
Obedience to God praises God. We praise God through prayer, song and worship as well as through our obedience to Him. Obedience originates in God's word, the word made flesh--the Lord Jesus Christ--and the Bible.
See Christ, Believe Christ, Achieve with Christ!
Rick E. Meyer
See, Believe, Achieve Inc.
Running on Faith Ministry Inc.
www.rickEmeyer.com
Stay tuned for additional writing in this article.
Obedience to God praises God. We praise God through prayer, song and worship as well as through our obedience to Him. Obedience originates in God's word, the word made flesh--the Lord Jesus Christ--and the Bible.
See Christ, Believe Christ, Achieve with Christ!
Rick E. Meyer
See, Believe, Achieve Inc.
Running on Faith Ministry Inc.
www.rickEmeyer.com
Stay tuned for additional writing in this article.
Monday, December 15, 2014
Jesus is My Coach
Running On Faith Ministry, Inc. Podcast:
"Jesus is My Coach" ~ Jim Ryun 3X Olympian and multiple World Records (880, 1500, Mile and various Relays)
My first marathon in Omaha, while living in Kearney and training with Univ. Nebraska-Kearney, illustrates the amazing benefits of a Coach (Lyle Claussen) guiding the way.
See Christ, Believe Christ, Achieve with Christ!
Rick E. Meyer
http://www.rickemeyer.com/running-on-faith.htm
"Jesus is My Coach" ~ Jim Ryun 3X Olympian and multiple World Records (880, 1500, Mile and various Relays)
My first marathon in Omaha, while living in Kearney and training with Univ. Nebraska-Kearney, illustrates the amazing benefits of a Coach (Lyle Claussen) guiding the way.
See Christ, Believe Christ, Achieve with Christ!
Rick E. Meyer
http://www.rickemeyer.com/running-on-faith.htm
Thursday, December 11, 2014
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