Tired of avoiding your reflection in the mirror? Feel like you're never going to break free from this struggle to lose weight? Poor body image and weight loss struggles plague women of all ages. Whether we're actually overweight or not, there's an ongoing struggle to feel comfortable in our bodies. We feel like we need to do more and be more and lose more weight to look good enough and to feel loved. But losing weight and exercising is not how we overcome these struggles. We overcome them by building our lives on a foundation of faith. We must begin to see our struggles in a different light by seeing ourselves in a different light, as the fearfully and wonderfully made woman that God created each of us to be. You are fearfully and wonderfully made. The Bible tells us this in Psalm 139 but too many women struggle to embrace this truth. This faith and fitness devotional will take you on a journey to seeing yourself the way that God sees you. In the process you will learn practical tips to living a fit and healthy life that is sustainable. For the first time you'll see your body as a temple to be cared for and honored the way it was meant to be. Above all else you will become more aware of God's love for you just the way you are. The book includes a scripture, devotional content, and action step and prayer for each day followed by a journal page where you are encouraged to record how you took the action step, maybe your own prayer, or how God is working in your life.

Stop. Find a mirror. Quick! Do you see what I see? You are absolutely stunning. What is even more amazing is what human eyes can not see, and that's your beautiful, healthy spirit. This devotional was designed just for well-rounded, kingdom minded servants of God. People just like you. Allow this devotional to serve you as you embark upon your journey to complete wellness - physically, mentally, and spiritually. It is designed to encourage and equip you to live a healthier lifestyle in conjunction with the Word of God. By committing to this devotional, you will learn what it truly means to be Fit for the Kingdom. These devotionals only take two to three minutes to read. That's shorter than the time it takes you to upload the perfect selfie to Instagram! After you read each devotional, journal your thoughts. Writing can be so therapeutic! It's a great way to chart your spiritual growth. Here's to being truly Fit for the Kingdom! What are you waiting for?

This book examines evangelical dieting and fitness programs and provides a systematic approach of this diverse field with its wide variety of programs. When evangelical Christians engage in fitness and dieting classes in order to “glorify God,” they often face skepticism. This book approaches devotional fitness culture in North America from a religious studies perspective, outlining the basic structures, ideas, and practices of the field. Starting with the historical backgrounds of this current, the book approaches both practice and ideology, highlighting how devotional fitness programs construe their identity in the face of various competing offers in religious and non-religious sectors of society. The book suggests a nuanced and complex understanding of the relationship between sports and religion, beyond ‘simple’ functional equivalency. It provides insights into the formation of secular and religious body ideals and the way these body ideals are sacralized in the frame of an evangelical worldview.

The Christian life is built on three seemingly unremarkable practices: reading the Bible, prayer, and fellowship with other believers. However, according to David Mathis, such “habits of grace” are the God-designed channels through which his glorious grace flows—making them life-giving practices for all Christians. Whether it’s hearing God’s voice (the Word), having his ear (prayer), or participating in his body (fellowship), such spiritual rhythms of the Christian life have the power to awaken our souls to God’s glory and stir our hearts for lifelong service in his name. What’s more, these seemingly simple practices grant us access to a host of spiritual blessings that we can only begin to imagine this side of eternity—and the incredible joy that such blessings bring to God’s children today.

Turning 50 years old and facing some of life’s biggest questions are daunting challenges. A crisis of faith and crisis of health lead towards significant changes in one’s life. For Bruce Matson, a family man with a successful law practice, the struggles of health and doubt led to action. Combining to podcasts from notable Christian leaders Ravi Zacharias, Allistair Begg, and Tim Keller, careful research and preparation, and encouragment from family and friends, Bruce ran his race for physical and spiritual health. The Race Before Us by Bruce Matson is a wonderful memoir detailing the path of doubt to faith and spiritual malaise to running with God. Come alongside Bruce as he navigates the windy roads of faith and health in his pursuit of physical and spiritual well-being.

Staying fit can be a battle-but God has destined you to win! Learn the powerful combination of faith and fitness from an expert: CBS "Survivor: Amazon" contestant JoAnna Ward. Surviving the Fitness Game delivers a strategic plan to overcome the challenges of the fitness game. This interactive, 28-day fitness devotional shows you how to meet weight loss and fitness goals successfully by conquering hindrances such as "spiritual heaviness." Part I prepares you-mind, body, and spirit-to rebuild your "temple." Part II gives you "Peaces" of Pineapple to sustain you on your journey of daily devotion to God. You'll be inspired and motivated by a true survivor with: Real life, practical solutions for spiritual and physical exercise, Daily workout plans-beginner, intermediate, and advanced level, Energizing 60-minute exercise DVD. No matter what your fitness track record has been, this book will fuel you for a fresh start. You'll learn how to remain faithful and stay fit for the fight. At the end of the day, you'll be a victorious survivor, shouting with JoAnna, "Hallelujah, Oh Glory! Hallelujah, Amen!" Book jacket.

Fed up with overeating? All strung out from yo-yo-dieting? Maybe it's time for a new approach. Faithfully Fit is not a diet, not an exercise plan. It won't tell you how much you ought to weigh or what your heart rate should be or how many miles you should walk to burn up three cookies and a slice of cheesecake. It offers no quick fixes or miracle cures. Instead, Faithfully Fit offers motivation, encouragement, and inspiration to help you change from the inside out?the only kind of change that lasts. Complete with forty-two daily meditations, scripture readings, encouraging affirmations, and practical activities, this unique book provides day-to-day spiritual support for your eating and exercise efforts. An ideal companion for your favorite eating or exercise program, this book also provides daily uplift for those who aren't dieting or "working out"?just trying to make healthy eating and regular exercise a part of their lives. However you use it, Faithfully Fit is guaranteed to give you hope, courage, challenge, insight, and humor on the long road (this timeyou will make it!) from overeating to overcoming.