The difference between running and delivering a sermon or leading a flock is …
\nI might come at it in terms of similarities than in terms of differences. Similarities: there’s some preparation, but most of the work happens when you’re doing it. There’s training to get ready, but most of the work and ministry happens in the middle of it.<\/p>\n
You said you like to run on trails. Anything interesting that might have happened in the woods?
\nWell, you get to see animals if you’re not too noisy. Deer and rabbits and birds and turkeys<\/p>\n
Where is the most beautiful or inspiring place you’ve run and what made it so?
\nI’ve been a couple times in the last few years to Healdsburg, California. There’s a retreat center there where I’ve been to meetings. The places where the trails go in the coast range there are quite beautiful.<\/p>\n
Do you have a favorite Bible passage that inspires you to get out and run?
\nThere’s a wonderful passage in the Psalms that says, “Beautiful are the feet of one who brings good news.”<\/p>\n
Do you have any favorite pre- or post-run meal?
\nWell, back in the days when I was training for things, a good, long Saturday-morning run was followed by a refrigerator-drawer omelet. Everything that’s in there in terms of vegetables and leftovers.<\/p>\n
And cheese?
\nAbsolutely.<\/p>\n
What do you like the most and dislike the most about running?
\nWell, it’s hard work, but you feel great afterwards, or even in the midst of it.<\/p>\n