“Every athlete exercises self-control in all things. They do it to receive a perishable wreath, but we an imperishable. So I do not run aimlessly; I do not box as one beating the air. But I discipline my body and keep it under control, lest after preaching to others I myself should be disqualified.” (1Continue reading “Self-Control”
Tag Archives: physical wellness
Conquering Addiction
“And do not get drunk with wine, for that is debauchery, but be filled with the Spirit,”(Ephesians 5:18, ESV) In life and the pastorate, I have seen the effects of addiction on people’s physical wellbeing. My step grandfather was an alcoholic. His problem had an effect on his body and his family. In the pastorate,Continue reading “Conquering Addiction”
Not Mastered
“’All things are lawful for me,’ but not all things are helpful. ‘All things are lawful for me,’ but I will not be dominated by anything.” (1 Corinthians 6:12, ESV) In my previous devotion, I mentioned that I got significantly out of shape having gained a lot of weight. There were two major factors inContinue reading “Not Mastered”
Importance of the Body
“Or do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, whom you have from God? You are not your own, for you were bought with a price. So glorify God in your body.” (1 Corinthians 6:19–20, ESV) Years ago, on a Sunday morning I got up and readyContinue reading “Importance of the Body”
Renewing the Heart 