Ephesians 5:29 says “No one ever hated his own body, but he feeds and he cares for it as Christ cares for the church.”
Apparently the Apostle Paul never met Americans. How many times have you looked in the mirror and said, "I hate my body." I hate the rear end I inherited from my mom or the gut I inherited from my dad. I am too short, too round, and I just hate my body. Most of the time we don't hate our bodies, we just hate what our bodies have become. That is why it is important that we care for our bodies. Paul even takes it one step further and said we should care for our bodies as Christ cared for the church because after all the church is the BODY OF CHRIST.
How did Christ care for the church? He was committed to it's protection, health, and vitality. I pray for you today that you will have that kind of commitment to your body.
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
DELAYED BUT NOT DENIED
Sorry to all of you blog fans(all 3 or 4 of you) about the delay since my last blog. I went through an entire week where every time I tried to post an error message came up, but I think I am back in the blogosphere now.
I hope everyone is doing well as we are in the last week of the 30 day challenge. I have done pretty well. I have lost 10 lbs. and feel a lot healthier. I have had a few moments when I fudged. Fudged sounds so much better than sin, and what better thought for those on the challenge than FUDGE)
I believe I am on my way to a Triathlon by year end!
If you are not doing well, stay encouraged. You can do it! Remember it is not about a card you signed, it is more about "honoring God with your body." The goal is for 30 days to turn into a lifetime of making right choices with our health.
I hope everyone is doing well as we are in the last week of the 30 day challenge. I have done pretty well. I have lost 10 lbs. and feel a lot healthier. I have had a few moments when I fudged. Fudged sounds so much better than sin, and what better thought for those on the challenge than FUDGE)
I believe I am on my way to a Triathlon by year end!
If you are not doing well, stay encouraged. You can do it! Remember it is not about a card you signed, it is more about "honoring God with your body." The goal is for 30 days to turn into a lifetime of making right choices with our health.
Thursday, April 17, 2008
STARTLING STATISTICS
Check out these statistics:
· 8 out of 10 people over 25 are overweight.
· More than 60% of Americans are overweight or obese.
· The number of overweight Americans has doubled since 1980. The number
overweight adolescents has tripled.
· Obesity is 2nd only to smoking as the top preventable cause of death. If things continue as
is, obesity will overtake smoking as number one.
· 78% of Americans are not meeting basic level activity recommendations.
Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit… Therefore honor God with your body. 1 Corinthians 6:19-20
· 8 out of 10 people over 25 are overweight.
· More than 60% of Americans are overweight or obese.
· The number of overweight Americans has doubled since 1980. The number
overweight adolescents has tripled.
· Obesity is 2nd only to smoking as the top preventable cause of death. If things continue as
is, obesity will overtake smoking as number one.
· 78% of Americans are not meeting basic level activity recommendations.
Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit… Therefore honor God with your body. 1 Corinthians 6:19-20
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
DANIEL'S 10 DAY CHALLENGE
DANIEL 1:11-15
Daniel then said to the guard whom the chief official had appointed over Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael and Azariah, "Please test your servants for ten days: Give us nothing but vegetables to eat and water to drink. Then compare our appearance with that of the young men who eat the royal food, and treat your servants in accordance with what you see." So he agreed to this and tested them for ten days. At the end of the ten days they looked healthier and better nourished than any of the young men who ate the royal food.
Daniel then said to the guard whom the chief official had appointed over Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael and Azariah, "Please test your servants for ten days: Give us nothing but vegetables to eat and water to drink. Then compare our appearance with that of the young men who eat the royal food, and treat your servants in accordance with what you see." So he agreed to this and tested them for ten days. At the end of the ten days they looked healthier and better nourished than any of the young men who ate the royal food.
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
3rd TIMES A CHARM
I have sit down twice today trying to blog and both times got distracted and did not get it done. I am hoping that the third time will be a charm.
I was talking with a friend today who has really been going through a tough time lately. He shared with me that when he is going through times like this that he really struggles to stay on track with healthy eating habits and exercise. He remarked how not having these things in his life makes him feel worse but it is so hard to get motivated to do it even though he knows that a stronger physical man helps in our spiritual and emotional battles.
The point is that God wants us to be whole people. That means complete and not just in parts. If you are struggling in this 30 Day Challenge try reading the word and praying more. A stronger spiritual man will promote a stronger and more discipline physical man (or woman).
I was talking with a friend today who has really been going through a tough time lately. He shared with me that when he is going through times like this that he really struggles to stay on track with healthy eating habits and exercise. He remarked how not having these things in his life makes him feel worse but it is so hard to get motivated to do it even though he knows that a stronger physical man helps in our spiritual and emotional battles.
The point is that God wants us to be whole people. That means complete and not just in parts. If you are struggling in this 30 Day Challenge try reading the word and praying more. A stronger spiritual man will promote a stronger and more discipline physical man (or woman).
Monday, April 14, 2008
WHAT DRIVES YOU?
Today I have felt like I was in one of those B rated movies where a character is trying to make a choice and the devil will appear sitting on one of his shoulders and angel on the other. Both of them try to plead their case with why they think he should make the right or wrong decision.I felt like I have had a HOT FUDGE SUNDAE on one shoulder and a BOWL OF FRUIT on the other. The HOT FUDGE SUNDAE will whisper in my ear and say come on one bite won't hurt you. I know me! One bite leads to finishing the whole thing off and then I say, "Well since I blew it, I might as well do it right," So I chase the HOT FUDGE SUNDAE down with another one or a cheeseburger.
The BOWL OF FRUIT is something I really enjoy and when I eat it I feel extremely satisfied. The problem is it doesn't plead it's case as good as the HOT FUDGE SUNDAE. It whispers while the HOT FUDGE SUNDAE yells.
In this 30 Day Challenge I guess we have to determine WHAT DRIVES US? If all that is driving us is a piece of paper that we signed last week then it is hard to resist when the HOT FUDGE SUNDAE is screaming. If you are driven by "HONORING GOD WITH YOUR BODY" the whisper of the bowl of fruit will get your attention.
Sunday, April 13, 2008
DR.JOSHUA AXE
I hope all of you got an opportunity to meet Dr. Joshua Axe this morning. I believe he can be a great resource in your families for living a life of health and nutrition. He can also assist with any chiropractic needs that you might have. He is a great brother in Christ and I hope you will use him as a resource for you and your family. If you did not get to talk with him this morning you can reach him at EXODUS HEALTH CENTER, 615-445-7702.
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