Out of the abundance of the checkbook, the heart spends. Or something like that. It’s true. If you’re interested if knowing what is important to me, a look at my checkbook register would be a great starting point. It is hard to argue with facts. If my spending on dining out exceeds my charitable… Continue reading Questions Worth Asking #11: Spending Money Prayerfully!
Author: Jonathan
General Principles of Exercise Programming and My January Kettlebell Workouts
All of our New Year’s resolutions have now been tested for a month. How are yours going? I’m on the fitness wagon, but wrestled long in December about which program I would undertake for the remaining winter months. But it’s February now, so it’s safe for me to share with you what exercise I actually… Continue reading General Principles of Exercise Programming and My January Kettlebell Workouts
Questions Worth Asking #10: Speaking the Faith
The last time you had a chance to direct a conversation, what did you discuss? It’s a human phenomenon: We talk about the things we love. Sports teams, hobbies, foods, books, movies, work, religion. When given the opportunity to direct the conversation, where do you take it? This speaks clearly to your loves. Oxford’s Holy… Continue reading Questions Worth Asking #10: Speaking the Faith
Worship is Warfare: How to Infuriate the Devil
Recently I wrote something for our school’s website, and I thought the idea was worth sharing. It’s originally posted here, but is largely as follows: Worship is a weapon and singing is powerful. Many Christians today have no idea of the power inherent in singing God’s praises and thanking Him corporately. For Old Testament Israel,… Continue reading Worship is Warfare: How to Infuriate the Devil
Maintenance Mode: Maintaining Your Fitness
Let’s face it: not all seasons are created equal. Some seasons of the year (of life?) are well-suited for fitness progress. Others are well-suited for fitness maintenance. For many of us, much of the year is spent in a groove, and though the schedule may change from week to week, there are relatively sacred windows… Continue reading Maintenance Mode: Maintaining Your Fitness