Tag: Faith and fitness

This is what the Lord says: “Stand at the crossroads and look; ask for the ancient paths, ask where the good way is, and walk in it, and you will find rest for your souls. But you said, ‘We will not walk in it.'" Jeremiah 6:16 (NIV) In this passage Jeremiah is telling the Israelites…

Gratitude. Being thankful.  Have you stopped to consider how important this might be to your fitness or coaching practice?  Think about it this way: have you ever had a workout and afterwards said to yourself, “What a waste of time”?  How you ever had someone you have been coaching say that to you after a…

Though you have not seen him, you love him; though not seeing him now, you believe in him, and you rejoice with inexpressible and glorious joy, because you are receiving the goal of your faith, the salvation of your souls. 1 Peter 1:8-9 (CSB) No matter what goal you achieve, none will compare to, nor…

We are obsessed with addition. In the gym we want to add more weight, more reps, more mass.  This spills over to life as well.  We think we need more to improve or make a bigger impact — more tasks, more goals, more exercises, more supplements.  But when did you last try to solve your…

My goal is that they may be encouraged in heart and united in love, so that they may have the full riches of complete understanding, in order that they may know the mystery of God, namely, Christ. Colossians 2:2 (NIV) Are your goals getting in the way of the main goal? Before we get too…

Have you ever played the game Trouble?  You move your colored pegs around a board and try to get them home safe. But if someone lands on your piece you’re sent back and have to start over again. It’s an annoyingly fun game but I wonder if some feel like life is like this: you’re…

Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. Hebrews 12:1-2 (NIV) Ever experience a…

How was your 2024?  I hope it was blessed.  I was blessed to be able to coach our provincial team at nationals and also work with a number of people helping them to better health and fitness.  It was a great year. But what about 2025? I want this year to continue the momentum from…

You will show me the path of life; in Your presence is fullness of joy; at Your right hand are pleasures forevermore. Psalm 16:11 (NKJV) If we listen, God will be faithful to guide us.  How well do you listen to that still, small voice? One of the things I’m known for is finding money…

For I will restore health to you and heal you of your wounds,’ says the Lord. Jeremiah 30:17 (NKJV) Whether you are on a journey to get in better shape and improve your health or if you are battling a life-threatening illness, God wants to heal you.   Many people commit to getting healthy at the…

Who may ascend into the hill of the Lord? Or who may stand in His holy place? He who has clean hands and a pure heart, who has not lifted up his soul to an idol, nor sworn deceitfully. Psalm 24:3-4 What consumes your thoughts? How do you spend the majority of your time? Where…

For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, know that full well. Psalm 139:13-14 (NIV) It’s my birthday month. I was born in 1972. (I’ll let you do the math!) Let’s just say I’ve survived…