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Dear Glen Mar friends, The apostle Paul compares the life of faith to running a footrace. In 1 Cor. 9:24 we read, “You’ve all been to the stadium and seen the athletes race. Everyone runs; one wins. Run to win. All good athletes train hard. They do it for a gold medal that tarnishes and fades. You’re after one that’s…

Once upon a time, I was a lanky kid with very little interest in team sports. For the most part, I was a creative kid who enjoyed escaping into my imagination to write stories and poetry, draw pictures, and build Lego houses. I did enjoy riding my bike (correction . . . racing on my bike), climbing trees, or competing…

By Pastor Heerak Kim Confirmation Class 30 Hour Famine Each year, a confirmation class (8th grade & up) starts in September and continues to Pentecost. During these 9 months, intensive disciple formation is happening. The “30 Hour Famine” is one of many efforts to which our confirmands devote their time and effort to learn about insecurities of food, water and…