(Originally written for Douglas County Publishing: Pastor's Meditation April 24, 2018) Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Consider him who endured such opposition from sinful men, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart. (Hebrews 12:1-3) According to Google, weary is defined as “feeling or showing tiredness, especially as a result of excessive exertion or lack of sleep.” All of us can probably think of a time, whether now or in the past, when we could identify weariness as part of our lives. I was on vacation a couple weeks ago in Minneapolis for 5 days, and yet since then I’ve been tired. Getting b
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