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What I learned in my First Half Marathon

What I learned in my First Half Marathon

by Dr. Jessica Ann Hughes | Jun 27, 2013 | The Bible, The Christian Imagination

I recently ran my first half-marathon…well, “jogged” is a more accurate verb since I run very, very slowly—but I ran/jogged the whole thing. Despite my life-long hatred of running, I had a blast and am looking forward to the next one. Now, for those of you who...
Federer on Phelps, Competing with a Heart of Excellence

Federer on Phelps, Competing with a Heart of Excellence

by Dr. Jessica Ann Hughes | Aug 6, 2012 | The Christian Imagination

Ahhh, the Olympics. Every two years (alternating winter/summer) we are treated to two-weeks of exemplary dedication, fierce competition, athletic performances that seem to defy the capabilities of the human frame, and emotionally-charged responses to the moment of...
TMI? Virginity and the Christian Witness

TMI? Virginity and the Christian Witness

by Dr. Jessica Ann Hughes | Jun 8, 2012 | Fostering Faith, Raising Christian Kids

Did you hear Lolo Jones is a virgin? Scanning news headlines a couple weeks ago, I was surprised and somewhat bemused by the sudden obsession with Lolo Jones. Apparently she told Bryant Gumbel on HBO’s Real Sports that staying a virgin is more difficult than training...

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