We live our faith in bodies. We rise, kneel, carry, labor, and endure. Strength is not separate from holiness. It can become a form of it. If you picture a woman like Ruth, the Hebrew word used to describe her is chayil. It’s a word […]
Tag: spiritual journey
The Light of Life
Turning on a light is a small, deliberate act that changes everything else in the room. We turn lights on and off routinely without much thought. But it’s the power of light that lets us see clearly and move with clarity. We need the light […]
The Father Waits and Watches
A lost sheep, 1 out of 100. The lost coin, 1 out of 10. A lost son, 1 of 2. As Christ teaches us about recovering something that was lost, He increases the value. One percent, to ten percent, to fifty percent. The shepherd searches, […]
Counting the Cost of a Firm Foundation
I have several clients at the gym who work with me for 30 minutes, twice a week. A few of them ask for things they can do on their own. One person asked for a core workout, and as I was writing her a plan, […]
Five Postures of a Kingdom Heart
I came out of the gym to a glorious sunset, but I nearly walked past that moment of beauty God had placed right in front of me without capturing it. You know, it’s easy to move past those moments when you’re tired, overwhelmed, or when […]
What Is Your Why?
What is your why? This question gets asked a lot when goal-setting. Your why is supposed to give you the passion and determination needed to get started and keep going. My grandmother lived to be a few months shy of 100 years old, so my […]
Accountability Grows Where Abundance Flows
My gratitude list grows with each new personal training client. However, as my client base increases, so does my level of accountability. My job is to help them reach their goals. So I’m learning that accountability grows where abundance flows. …Everyone to whom much was […]
And Consider This
In my devotional time this week, I’ve been focused on the word “Consider.” It wasn’t a quick glimpse. I kept coming back to the word over and over. It’s the kind of word that deserves unhurried attention. And the reward for me was discovering three […]
Offending the Pharisee
Having ‘clean hands’ without compassion misses the point of the gospel. After being invited into the home of a Pharisee to dine, Jesus made a choice. He knew that He was offending the Pharisee by not doing the ritual washing before a meal, and He […]
That All May Go Well
How does it feel when you start something new? I’m feeling nervous, excited, and eager to get started on a new adventure. In the gym’s fitness office, there are three files in my tray. Three women at the start of their fitness journey. As I […]