Spiritual Fitness and Couch Potatoes I've been reading the daily devotionals the magazine from InTouch Ministries for over 10 years. Below is an excerpt of an article by Robert Bruce titled Confessions of a Couch Potato from this month's issue. "The most important thing I’ve … [Read more...]
Winning the Race of Your Life – Weekly Wellness Devotional – 1 Corinthians 9:25
The 2010 Winter Olympics are over. Over the course of 17 days of this year's competition, Team USA earned 37 medals -- the most ever by one country in one Games, besting Germany's mark of 36 set at Salt Lake. The feat was even more impressive considering it was the first time the … [Read more...]
More Consistent Exercise – A Resolution for 2010?
Why do I exercise? It makes me feel better. It helps me manage my stress. It helps me control my weight. I like the way I feel after I shower and dress. It helps me think more clearly. It energizes me. It helps me take better care of my body, God's temple. (1 … [Read more...]
Running 39,000 Miles, Exercise & The Christian Faith
Today I went for a short run before the summer heat and humidity rose too much. The forecast high in Charlotte is 93. On many of my runs I get ideas for my posts on my blog and that was the case today. The thought popped into my mind that I have been running over 40 years. … [Read more...]
Running Shoes & The Bible: Fitness Equipment for Life – Weekly Health Scripture – 2 Tim 3:16-17
I've been running for about 42 years and my estimate is that during that time, I've probably broken in a new pair of shoes about every two years. Using that logic, my guess is that I've run through more than 21 pairs of shoes. Who knows. The number could be much higher. … [Read more...]
The Boston Marathon and Winning the Race of Life – Weekly Faith and Health Scripture – Hebrews 12:1-4
Imagine running for over 2 and 1/2 hours in a competitive race and coming in second - one second behind the winner. That's what happened in the running of the 2009 Boston Marathon in the women's division. Salina Kosgei won the race in 2:32:16. The second place finisher was … [Read more...]
