“I believe that running is a form of prayer. It is peaceful and gives me time to reflect on what God is doing in my life in the midst of His natural elements. Breathing in the scent of pine trees, apple blossoms, or fresh rain can remind me of who is in control of this world. With my whole body aching and exhausted at the end of the race, some may think this is what death feels like. On the contrary—experiencing the thrill of such an event, using the gifts given to me, and pushing myself to my limits—this is what life feels like!”—Shawn Smith, member at St. Andrew’s, Maple, Ont.
