Runners Church Devotions
Runners Church Devotions offer weekly encouragement at the intersection of faith and fitness. Each post blends scripture, inspiration, and practical lessons for life’s race. You’ll also find topics across our devotional archive, including Grace and Stewardship, Spiritual Identity and Purpose, Mental and Emotional Health, Witness and Influence, and Faith Through Adversity.
Pick Your Battles
Political and cultural disagreements keep turning into personal battles. Dave Schapiro looks at King Jehoshaphat in 2 Chronicles 20 for a different way: pause, pray, and trust God with the outcome instead of fighting every fight.
The One Constant
Tampa sports gave Dave a Rays sweep and an 0–4 Bucs season in the same week. Life runs on the same sine wave — and the point is not to get cocky in the highs or panicky in the lows, because the One who never changes is with us in both.
Breaking Through Barriers
This week's Runner's Church devotional marks the 72nd anniversary of Roger Bannister breaking the four-minute mile — and asks what barriers in our own lives we've declared impossible. With God, nothing is. Sometimes, you're the breakthrough someone else needs to see.
Returning to God – The Power of Teshuvah
We all drift at times—but God never stops calling us back. This devotional explores teshuvah, the act of returning to God, and reminds us that His grace meets us every time we turn back to Him.
We Are All Warriors
Every day brings battles—some seen, many unseen. Whether we’re fighting for our marriages, our families, our sobriety, or our faith, Scripture reminds us that God equips us with strength for the fight. This devotional invites us to embrace our calling as everyday warriors, standing firm in God’s armor and shining His light.
When Life Doesn’t Play Fair
Life isn’t always fair—but God is always faithful. When the game feels rigged, we can lean on His wisdom, protection, and the people He’s placed in our lives to help us persevere.
