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 […]
Tag: spiritual life
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 […]
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. […]
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, […]
I Watch, I Wonder, I Wait
As the sunset approached, I walked with my eyes focused on the path ahead. I whispered, “I watch, I wonder, I wait.” What would Jesus reveal on this path? I kept watching, wondering, and waiting for a glimpse of Him. When Jesus was transfigured on […]
Prudence Prepares
A text from my oldest brother confirmed that a tree that stood in front of our parent’s home for more than 50 years was taken down today. In my head, I know it’s for the best. It suffered damage from various storms over the years. […]
Pass On the Message
Have you ever noticed that there is no account of God warning Eve about the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil, nor is there a record of Him relaying His promise to Hagar? Adam and Abraham are two pivotal figures who received divine messages […]
Guard Your Heart
I love walking. Especially outdoors. Walking is one of the most accessible exercises to enhance cardiovascular health. When walking briskly, our heart rate elevates, circulation is boosted, and our hearts are strengthened. As we engage in this habit over time, this simple act significantly lowers […]