Because I have a fitness background - professionally as well as personally - I have long-enjoyed the following verse: Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a huge crowd of witnesses to the life of faith, let us strip off every weight that slows us down, especially the sin … [Read more...]
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6 Things We Must ‘Strip Off’ to Be More Whole – Weekly Health Devotional
God's purpose for each of us is to glorify him by how we live our lives. To be most effective in using the special gifts that God has given us to serve in his Kingdom, we should strive to be as healthy and whole as possible. Here are 6 things, or issues, we should strive to … [Read more...]
Stripping Off Weight & Endurance – Weekly Faith and Health Scripture – Hebrews 12:1-3
As we enter into the last week of the 2008 Olympics I thought I'd make another post about the connection between sports, athletic performance and faith. Hebrews 12 begins, "Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that … [Read more...]
Lies of Satan, False Beliefs and Your Health
Lies and false beliefs can derail us from living an abundant life. These are part of the impact of original sin and a type of 'stress' that messes up God's design for perfect wellness for us each. One thing we are called to do as followers of Christ is 'strip off' anything … [Read more...]
Work Out Your Salvation – Health Devotional: Philippians 2:12
On my short run yesterday, I was reminded of the importance of getting in my regular workouts. I try to do something three to four days a week. My exercise keeps me alert, energizes me and helps me to manage any stress in my life. It's also clearly good for my physical health. … [Read more...]
Running Your Race – Weekly Faith and Health Scripture – Heb. 12:1-3
".... since we are surrounded by such a huge crowd of witnesses to the life of faith, let us strip off every weight that slows us down, especially the sin that so easily trips us up. And let us run with endurance the race God has set before us. We do this by keeping our eyes on … [Read more...]
