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. […]
Tag: spiritual journey
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 […]
Blossoms on the Trail
During my walk, vibrant yellow blossoms on the trail caught my attention. Smiling, I walked through the brush, bent low for a closer look, and my heart filled with a joyful peace. I had left home overwhelmed, peopled out, and tired, tired, tired. But this […]
God’s Way is Perfect
I love doing things my way. For powerlifters, our setups for each lift are a significant part of our technique. If you ever watch a powerlifting meet, each lifter has a noticeable ritual. If we have to make changes or adjustments, those would come well […]
Shut The Door
Clearing out my husband’s artwork and my father-in-law’s tools was the easy part of renovating this shed. Seven months after starting the work, I finally finished the insulation, and tomorrow, I will purchase drywall. I didn’t get as much done during the winter as I […]
How Agile Are You?
I almost fell during my workout today. I felt light-headed and lost my balance during a set of step-ups onto a bench. Instead of falling, I was able to shift my weight and right myself. After standing still for a moment, I composed my thoughts […]
I Might Be Able To
Nineteen months ago, I had shoulder surgery. So many moments during my recovery made me say, ‘I can’t.’ I can’t lift that, I can’t move my arm like that, I can’t even put a shirt on by myself. But slowly, so slowly, I don’t even […]
Nothing But Leaves
For two consecutive days, I woke up with swollen fingers. My ring was tight on my hand, and removing it was painful. During those two days, I had a phrase on my mind: “Nothing but leaves.” It came from this passage of scripture: And seeing […]