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“Vision” – see the goal and start walking
By now, you may have a better understanding of how and why you need to grow in the Body of Christ. But with so many possibilities, where should you start? How about with a mental image of what you want … Continue reading
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“Weight” – They’re the B.M.O.C., Phat!, Heavy!
Some expressions are popular with every generation. You’ve probably heard some of the ones on the left. Images of “weight” usually communicate significance or power. The person or thing in question may not be physically heavy, but the person using … Continue reading
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“Training” – show me, teach me, stick with me
In this age of ubiquitous technology, much of the Army’s mandatory training is now accomplished by interactive videos and slides on computer. And the more we learn, the more we learn that we need to know more. Hence, the required … Continue reading
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“Tools” – because we need more than we have
As a man, I appreciate a good tool box – even though I don’t have a Tim-the-toolman-Taylor bone in my body. Maybe that’s a good thing – I don‟t know. Anyway, I love having the exact tool to fit a … Continue reading
“Stress” – progress will usually cost you
In the last few years, I’ve had to be more creative in how I stress my body through exercise. My older joints won’t allow me to lift heavy weights or run frequently anymore, but I still need to push myself … Continue reading
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“Stamina” – good beginnings are not enough
On 24 June 2011, the University of Virginia Cavaliers and the University of South Carolina Gamecocks played for the semi-finals of the College World Series in some of the most intense baseball their fans had ever seen. Danny Hultzen, USC’s … Continue reading
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“Safety” – Let’s be careful out there!
Military communities are big on safety. We require our Soldiers to be immunized; motorcycle riders and bicyclists on post must wear a helmet, reflective vests, and other safety gear; we receive safety briefs before every weekend to warn us against … Continue reading
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“Sacrifice” – because ‘No’ could save your life
Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes … Continue reading
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“Reward” – keep your eyes on the prize!
What rewards are you enjoying? What results are you pursuing? I ask because the type of rewards (results) that we seek directly influences our approach to fitness – physically or spiritually. In physical pursuits we usually work to become (or … Continue reading
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“Rest” – chill out now or burn out later
I thank God for helping me find the picture for this section. Can you tell where this guy is sleeping? It’s a gym! What a great reminder that we need more than hard work to grow. Generally, we experience our … Continue reading
“Partners” – we need each other
All athletes, regardless of their sport, know the value of partners. Even if we’re into individual sports like downhill skiing, marathons, tennis, etc., we need others to coach us, to encourage us, and to hold us accountable. Indeed, one of … Continue reading
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“Pain” – we are departing the comfort zone
Take a look at these Soldiers going through Taser training. They may have more confidence and greater compassion to use a Taser as necessary, but “Wow!!” Couldn’t they just take that class online?! Unfortunately, no. We can maintain a level … Continue reading
“Maturity” – measure your progress
Maturity. The word is used in so many different contexts in American society that it’s almost lost any meaning at all. When a film or TV show is for “mature audiences only”, it usually means there will be scenes of … Continue reading
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“Instinct” – to cling or not to cling
Joe Weider was one of the founders of bodybuilding. One of the tenants of his training was the importance of listening to our instincts. He believed that the fundamentals of training for bodybuilding are the same for everyone but that … Continue reading
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“Image” – it depends on who’s looking
Image is a powerful influence in most cultures. How many magazine covers are air-brushed to remove facial blemishes, shrink waistlines, and enhance the looks of men and women who are already naturally attractive? Our culture seems obsessed with a fantasy … Continue reading
“Hygiene” – sickness hinders growth
Shortly after my unit arrived in Kuwait before Operation Iraqi Freedom, a lot of us came down with the “Kuwaiti Crud”: chills, aches, etc. I thought it was from the smallpox vaccine we’d just received, but some were sick before … Continue reading
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“Hunger” – I’m starving for . . .
God’s Word says lots of positive things about hunger. He tells us we’re to hunger and thirst for righteousness (Matthew 5:6), and Moses reminded Israel that God even caused them to hunger to show that only He truly satisfies. (Deuteronomy … Continue reading
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“Genes” – born to . . .
“I was built for comfort, not for speed.” Maybe you’ve heard someone say that when joking about their physique. Maybe they said it because they were truly content with their body shape, or maybe they were trying to avoid talking … Continue reading
“Form” – it’s how we play that counts
In almost every Army physical fitness test I’ve ever taken, some Soldier has joked about cheating on the run. And yet no matter how many times I’ve heard it, I still smile. Why? Because Soldiers might get an easy grader … Continue reading
“Flexibility” – always be ready to turn
I used to believe that stretching was a useless part of exercise. As an junior enlisted Soldier at Fort Drum in the 1990s, I only stretched because our Sergeants made us. In my mind, it wasn’t exercise if I couldn’t … Continue reading
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“Breath” – ‘take it in… give it away…’
For about 10 years between middle school and college I played the trumpet and loved it. But life got busy with other things and I decided to put it down. Still – every once in a while I pick it … Continue reading
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