As we take another look at the Barna study on New Year's resolutions we see the following set of numbers: Among those planning to make resolutions, the top pledges for 2011 relate to weight, diet and health (30%); money, debt and finances (15%); personal improvement (13%); addiction (12%); job and career (5%); spiritual or church-related... Continue Reading →
When To Have Your Spiritual Enrichment Workout
Now that we have established what should be included in your Spiritual Enrichment Workout we now have to discuss when we should do it. Most preachers will tell you that you should pray and read scripture very first thing in the morning. They have turned this into some kind of modern day legalism - "by... Continue Reading →
Good Words
Still trying to change on your own? Research says that groups of friends are the key to changing behaviors. Donald Miller asks if Evangelicals are getting dumber? A prayer for Haiti on the anniversary of the earthquake. Study: Online activity is hurting your offline relationships. "Some call them silent times but the sound that nothing makes... Continue Reading →
Single Best Habit For Spiritual Growth
I am an information addict, I like to know a little about everything. I also am a big fan of music and enjoy a large variety of different styles of music. So, what I am about to suggest is very hard for me but when I do it I never regret it. The single best... Continue Reading →
3 Myths of Spiritual Growth
Have you made a New Year's Resolution? According to George Barna, only 19% of Americans are definitely planning on making resolutions in 2011 despite the fact that 61% have made resolutions sometime in the past. Barna's report also states that 49% of those who have made resolutions in the past have seen no lasting change.... Continue Reading →
Good Words
Juanita Rasmus' experience with fixed-hour prayer? A musical (and rockin) prayer to be ready for what the new year may bring. Study: Giving thanks makes you healthier Does imposing spiritual practices on others work? Study: Twitter may not be the place to go for online discussion
Spiritual Enrichment Workout: Recap
So we have the four elements to our workout: 1. Warm-up - Fixed-Hour Prayer (3 minutes) 2. Core - Scripture reading (4-5 minutes) 3. Strength - Prayer (3-5 minutes) 4. Cardio - Devotional reading (1-2 minutes) I have placed the estimated time it takes to go through each element in parenthesis. On most days this... Continue Reading →
Spiritual Enrichment Workout: Cardio
Some of the benefits of a real cardio workout are increased energy, lowered stress levels, and better sleep. In other words, positive side effects that carry on throughout the day. My spiritual version of cardio is also designed to benefit you throughout the day and not just during your Workout. I take a daily devotional... Continue Reading →
Spiritual Enrichment Workout: Strength
In a physical workout or a spiritual workout I am all about focus. If you want to get the most out of a strength workout you set aside one day to focus on your lower body and one day to focus on your upper body. In the Spiritual Enrichment Workout the strength portion is my... Continue Reading →
Spiritual Enrichment Workout: Core
Core Workout- My favorite physical workout involves an emphasis on the body's center, or core. The idea being that it is from this center where the rest of your body's movements originate from. In our Spiritual Enrichment Workout, the emphasis is on hearing from God and letting him focus our faith commitment. The best way... Continue Reading →
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