In my garden out back of our house, I planted tomato, pepper, and squash plants this spring. I did not plant only a single seed of each, but many seeds of each type. What would you think of me if I say I am disappointed today that I have no apple trees, cactus plants, or strawberries growing? Would you think me foolish? What if I went further to say that I am frustrated that so…
Imagine being healthier and fitter than you’ve ever been in your life. How great would it feel to look the way you want and have a habit of taking good care of your body? Well today, we’re launching a tool that will help you do just that. We’ve just added a resource to the recently redesigned ThriveFit page that will help you get plugged into this great community. By connecting with each other, we can…
One day, a little boy decided he wanted to learn to ride a bike. He found his dad and asked him all about how bicycles worked. His dad told him all about the history of bicycles, the parts that make up a bicycle, and the technique required to ride one. Victory! Or Is It? The boy and his dad began working diligently on learning to ride the bike. As the boy practiced, he gradually improved,…
Are you growing? Not in height, but in your capabilities, your character, your walk with God? Here’s one way to check: how often lately have you been frustrated, overwhelmed, and uncomfortable? Yes Benefits, No Discomfort It’s a little funny sometimes how we always want to have the capability, the strength, the skill, but we avoid the exact things it takes to develop those parts into us. I’ve heard it said that the place where success…
What would you think of a person who drove his 2013 Corvette convertible around while wearing a blindfold. How about someone who kept his eyes glued to the rearview mirror as he blazed down the highway? Would you think that person is nuts? Would you consider that person dangerous? Would you be surprised if I told you this is exactly the way most people operate a major aspect of their life? The illustration above is…
Why make a plan for your money? Isn’t it more fun to just grab what you want whenever you want it? Growing Up Living your financial life with the foresight of a 3rd grader may be fun in the moment, but to have what you want next week and next month, a longer term vision is required. Problem is, even when people become convinced of the value of budgeting to their peace and financial freedom, their…
Some fitness programs out there give a month’s worth of workouts; others may even go up to 90 days. But what do you do then? Rest a week and do it again? One big problem with that: you’re asking for a plateau. No Endless Loop One of the key reasons that a program like ThriveFit is superior to many of the month-long of 90-day DVD sets is that not only does it come with 200…
Would your friends describe you as an appreciative person? Are you grateful for the many blessings you enjoy? Or, are you prone to take the benefits you daily enjoy for granted? Do you occupy yourself more with giving thanks for the good things or keeping count of the bad things? Today we’ll learn from the master, as the Lord Jesus Christ teaches us to have hearts of gratefulness. Luke 7 41″A moneylender had two debtors:…
Think of 10 friends you know. Or better yet 10 of your neighbors. How many of them are overweight or obese? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, seven! Shocking, yes. Disheartening, yes. Solvable, Yes! Although many temporary diets are unsuccessful, there is hope for those who find the scale reading a number larger than they’d like. If you’re looking to shed some weight and create a healthier life, you can do it! …
We’re always making plans for tomorrow—whom we’ll see, what we’ll do, and where we’ll go. Whether it’s fun activities like attending a party or playing a game of basketball, or mundane tasks like cleaning the garage, we assume that our plans will happen and we’ll have the time to accomplish what we set out to do. But is this assumption secure? One in A Million? Historically, how many people have never died? Not too many? …