Tag: reflection
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My exercise liturgy
Some time ago, I was challenged to think about my exercise in the context of Christian living. Someone close to me asked some pointed questions about a 30km+ run I had scheduled: How is this a wise use of your time? Is this good for your body? Aren’t you going to get back from your…
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Why You Should Write Postcards Again
You might think I’m crazy. 22 years old and a postcard advocate – who are you, Tim?? We have social media and phone calls and zoom – who in their right mind would write a postcard? Me. I’ll write postcards. Maybe I’m not in my right mind. That is well within the realm of possibilities.…
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Lessons from Kowen Forest
A Half Marathon Reflection In April of this year I ran my first half marathon race. In typical Tim Lyddy fashion, finishing the race and achieving my time goal led me immediately to plan for the very next race. My ambition turned me to trail running. I signed up for the very next trail run…
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A Sad Poem.
Bye I’ve got this feeling in my heart.She had this feeling in her heart. I still hold her close.She once held me too. She wanted to say the L word once.I wanted to say it every day.She thought of a kiss once.I sent her a hug every day. We talked every day.We laughed every day.We…
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A Poem to Bring Me Back to Reality
All Of A Sudden All of a sudden, everything is real The fan blows air in my face,its blades slicing the silence. No more looking forward toNo more excietementJust sadness. Life is real againand miracles don’t always last.
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John Calvin’s Prayer for Study: A Reflection
As a uni student struggling with the balance of work, life and study, stumbling across this prayer has been a huge blessing for me. Only a few months ago, I acquired a prayer book with recorded prayers from saints throughout history. From Polycarp to John Wesley, the book, although short, contains a richness of petitions…
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What My First Half Marathon Taught Me
On the 13th of April 2025, I finished my first Half Marathon race with a time of 1:24:56. Yes, I know it’s now September. Yes, I know I’ve raced another Half Mara in the meantime. But I’m constantly reflecting on this race. I’ll never be able to go back to this very moment and run…
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A Second
So much I can write about for my second ever blog post! One of the aspects of being Tim Lyddy is managing all of the interests I have. Do I spend my time making new friends and serving the needs of people at church? Sit down and listen to the latest Avishai Cohen album? Fry…
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