More Ultras Equals More Like Jesus
Some of you non-running folks might be reading the title and thinking, "Um...No! It makes me hate my life, possibly swear, impatient, and not a very nice person when I do it. That is definitely not like Jesus." That's fair. My husband would be, and has been, right there with you. (He doesn't run with me. It is bad for our marriage.) Even some of you running folks might be a little confused, "Last I checked Jesus was not even said to be a runner." You would be right on that count. The Bible does not say anything about Jesus running, but He did walk a ton. However, hear me out. Oh, my. I can't believe I just said something like my students. Jesus followers are called to be like Him. To imitate Him. "Yeah. What's your point?" What if we become more like Christ when we experience all types of feelings? Joy, pain, triumph, disappointment, love, relief, fear, anger, peace, etc. What if we become more like Christ and, arguably, more human and mor...
