Seventh Day Baptist
Christian Education Council
PO BOX 1678
Janesville, WI 53547
—Hebrews 12:1-3
by: Leota Stevens.
I watched as the young athlete took his place at the starting line of the race. He unzipped his windbreaker and warm-up pants, and gave them to his coach. Along with the other runners, he positioned himself for the race. The official counted down and fired his pistol; they were off and running! As the athletes neared the finish line, the crowd went berserk with shouts of encouragement to the runners on the track. As Christians, we too have a great cheering section. The lives that call out to us to lay aside the things that weigh us down, to stay the course and finish our race are in the grandstands of faith.