What do a goldfish, guinea pig, rabbit, chinchilla, ferret, dog, chicken, and cat all have in common? Give up? They are all animals I’ve personally had as pets. This doesn’t include the plethora of animals with whom I shared residence throughout my...
Faith
On This Page
> Result
This is the overview page on faith. But for clarity purposes, we need to establish some terms, how live it out, what it implies for not only our fitness, but our lives as a whole, and more. If we are not careful, our faith can get lost in our fitness journey. So being clear from the start will help set expectations and intentions.
What is Faith?
In it’s most basic form, our Christian faith is trust that the Lord will provide (fill in the blank). So by definition, our faith will not be in ourselves. Remember, it is the Lord working through us to carry out His purposes, including how we steward our bodies. Apart from Him, we can do nothing (John 15:5).
Of course, we can zoom out and use the word “faith” to refer to our Christian walk… our faith.
With that in mind, this category of articles will be mostly specific in how our faith can propel our fitness. That said, at times they will be more general, examining principles that help form our relationship with God, the foundation of our lives.
Game Plan
The world is filled with endless self-glorification. The fitness industry is no exception. Vanity and intolerance run rampant.
As Christians, we have yet another way to distinguish ourselves from what the world offers. Adopting a mindset that ultimately, it is not about me, is a good starting point. We do not have anything that God did not give us. This is not to suggest that being proud of your progress or accomplishments is a bad thing. It just cannot be the thing. Our identity should be in Christ alone, not the mirror, the scale, your strength, or your speed.
Our faith will be at the core of our fitness lifestyle. After all, God has provided us with everything we need to carry of life pleasing to Him.
Result
As Christ-followers, we have a purpose for our fitness that extends far beyond the results we are trying to achieve. We also have an advantage. We have access to endless wisdom, strength, patience and goodness found in our Heavenly Father. He provides the spiritual resources to sustain the life for which He has called us. Therefore, we will trust that He will provide what we need throughout our lives, fitness included.
Faith-Building Books
- Mere Christianity by CS Lewis
- The Pleasures of God by John Piper
- What’s So Amazing About Grace by Philip Yancey
- The Pursuit of God by AW Tozer
- Knowing God by J. I. Packer
- The Rest of God by Mark Buchanan
Some all-time classics, as well as a few that have meant so much to me personally. This list is constantly growing.
All Faith Articles
Here is a growing list of articles I’ve written on faith. Enjoy!
Is Fear Learned?
I grew up having access to acres and acres of woods. Playing. Exploring. Climbing. Jumping. The woods were a playground for me. While I wasn’t one of those wild kids who were born without the fear gene, I wouldn’t consider myself a particularly fearful child....
The Danger of Grace
I used to work with a woman who seemed to rarely want to learn anything new. It wasn’t because she wasn’t a hard-working employee; in fact, quite the opposite. She had played an important role in helping the boss start the company. She wore multiple hats and kept many...
The Upside of Getting Lost
In college, my roommate and I went to Red River Gorge to do some mountain biking. He was from eastern Kentucky and had spent countless hours playing around in “The Gorge.” I had also been to this amazing natural resource, so we felt more than equipped to handle the...
The Gift of Epilepsy
Probably the best book I’ve read on love and relationships is Gary Chapman’s The 5 Love Languages. This masterpiece sheds so much light on why and how we give and receive love. There’s a reason it’s a perennial best-seller and has a five-star rating with nearly...
What If 2021 Is Even Worse?
2020 was rough. Like, really rough. And not rough in the “Wow, that workout was hard. I’m going to be sore, but I think I’ll do it again in a couple weeks and see how it goes” sort of way. More like, “Uh… what just happened? That was b-r-u-t-a-l. I never...
Do You Have “Rooftop” Friends?
It should be no secret that having accountability can make a huge difference with your health and fitness. In fact, there are studies that prove it: • Healthy partners influence their partner to be healthier. • Those who share progress on social media lose more...
The Most Staggering Verse in the Bible
The Bible is littered with the most extraordinary sentences ever written. Fantastical stories… “Now the Lord had arranged for a great fish to swallow Jonah. And Jonah was inside the fish for three days and three nights.” – Jonah 1:17 “Then the Lord gave the...
Don’t Forget Your Face
It’s 2020. We have electric, self-driving cars. On demand access to nearly every TV show, movie, or song ever made. Wind energy created literally out of thin air. The world is changing faster and faster. Yet with all these advances in science and technology, we still...
The #1 Mistake Christians Make With Their Fitness
Take a guess… what’s the #1 mistake Christians make with their fitness? “Too many carbs?” Nope. “Not enough cardio?” Wrong. “Snacking? Sleeping instead of working out? Not eating enough protein?” Uh… no, no, and no. For Christians, the number one mistake we make is...
Effective tools and spiritual insights for your fitness journey.
- Take the guesswork out of fitness. Simplify the world of heath by learning what is most important.
- Get the tools and strategies you need to take action. Instructions and clarity you can quickly apply to your personal journey, written from a grace-filled perspective.
- A Holy-Spirit focused approach that works for any body. Practical steps you can take and principles you can apply that will minster to you: heart, mind, soul and strength.
Email worth getting.
Weekly spiritual encouragement and physical insights to help you navigate the intersection of faith and fitness.