2009-10-02T15:45:44-05:00 GCI info@gospel.com /feeds/topics/lay+aside/ http://biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Hebrews%2012:1&version=NIV 2009-10-02T15:45:44-05:00 In several places in the New Testament, the Christian walk is described as a race to be run. Running in a race requires perseverance, training, and commitment--the parallels to the Christian life are clear: we should rid ourselves of all hindrances and weights holding us back.