I spent two years focused on one primary goal: regaining my strength. An injured powerlifter is often conflicted. Do we decide for ourselves when we are ready to return to lifting, or do we follow the doctor’s advice? My personal choice after my shoulder surgery […]
Align Your Habits
I have a new training program with a few exercises I am not used to. At times, I feel uncoordinated and awkward. My habit is to video myself so I can see my form. When I have questions, I send a video to my coach […]
Apply Yourself Consistently
Last week, we looked at wholehearted acceptance, the first step in trusting the process. The second step is to apply yourself consistently to the process. Whether in the gym or on a walking trail, I took the time to ponder these red words in the […]
Accept the Process Wholeheartedly
This week, I filled my journal with prompts and questions about how to accept the process wholeheartedly. Surrendering and accepting our calling is the foundation for trusting the process. Without this acceptance, adhering to the plan for our goals would be a continuous struggle. Matthew […]
5 Ways to Trust the Process
Trust the process, they said. But what is the process? The word ‘process’ is a noun. It’s described as a series of steps or actions that must be completed to achieve a particular result or goal. The Results On Monday, I completed the steps and […]
Your Mistake Is
Jesus replied, “Your mistake is that you don’t know the Scriptures, and you don’t know the power of God. Matthew 22:29 NLT After the Sadducees questioned Jesus regarding a hypothetical widow, seven brothers, and the resurrection, Jesus made this statement. “Your mistake is.” It is […]
Soul-Deep Fatigue
Before I started today’s workout, tears of soul-deep fatigue fell. As this training block ends—body, mind, and soul—I’m tired. As powerlifters, we train according to the principle of progressive overload. Simply put, my lifts get heavier each week over the course of a four-week period. […]
Aging is Wisdom in Motion
I’m grateful for the older women in my life. They show me that aging is not declining; aging is wisdom in motion. There is a divine purpose in developing spiritual resilience as an older woman. It’s a beautiful feature that goes beyond aesthetics—it’s holy, intentional, […]
My Heart Has Heard You Say
My heart has heard you say, “Come and talk with me.” And my heart responds, “Lord, I am coming.”Psalms 27:8 NLT I have had this verse in mind for a while. The words, ‘My heart has heard you say,’ come to mind in the gym, […]
Does God Command Us To Be Strong?
Yesterday, I saw a post on social media where this person listed several Bible verses that made them a better powerlifter. The caption accompanying the verse said, “God commands us to be strong.” Does God command us to be strong? One of the verses they […]