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...]
Are You Spiritually Fit for Eternity in Heaven?
I have a few friends who have a deadly cancer. So, for these past few weeks, I've been reflecting a lot on the importance of the condition of one's spirit as it relates to one's eternal destiny. My hunch is that most people, given a choice, would desire that heaven be their … [Read more...]
New Workout Shoes and A New Life in Christ
The other day, I went for a short run wearing a new pair of shoes. I estimate that, over the years, I've broken in close to 25 pairs of running shoes. About 5 years ago, I wrote a post - Running Shoes and the Bible - in which I shared about my long history of wearing different … [Read more...]
Improving Your Spiritual Fitness Level – A Health Devotional
When a person begins an exercise program to improve their cardiovascular or aerobic fitness level, several things are going on physiologically in the body. The cardiovascular system - the oxygen transport system - has to get used to carrying oxygen in the blood through the blood … [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...]
Spiritual Fitness and Ministry: 1 Timothy 4:1-16 Weekly Health Devotional
We are all instructed to be a minister to others by loving and serving them. (1 Corinthians 10:24 and Mark 12:30-31) Paul gives us, and Timothy, instructions about how we are to equip ourselves to serve others in the fourth chapter of First Timothy. (1 Timothy 4:1-16) Ministry … [Read more...]
