So after you read the commandments, you start to pray. But how? Praying (especially if you do it non-verbally) is a difficult mental exercise. One way to stay the course is to pray out loud. It keeps your thoughts from running amok, and after a few minutes, you find yourself thinking about how you still […]
The great struggle. That is how I would characterize my journey to work on my relationship with God in a consistent and structured manner. There were times when I would read and pray every day and there were times when my bible actually collected a thick layer of dust. I have the feeling that most […]
Compiling a list of calorie dense food is disheartening. Some of our favourites are prominently mentioned and high ranking. Yet like in all things in which we need to improve, some bravery is called for and the acquisition of knowledge on nutrition is no exception. In the previous article we promised to look at an […]
In the previous article, we talked about our physical temple and a proper definition of health. From a Christian perspective that is. One that still would be objective, so true for even non-Christians and measurable to prove that point. I stated that health is best defined as functional and metabolic efficiency. In the last article […]
What is health? How can health be defined? And is it the same definition for one man as it is for the other? One definition of health is “the condition of being well or free from disease and (chronic) pain”. I like “functional and metabolic efficiency” better (that isn’t mine, just a definition I like […]
Before I continue writing about my thoughts on a healthy life style for Christian men, I would like to spend some time explaining the doctrine that is the basis for these thoughts. Some time ago I was introduced to a fellow Christian in another part of the world. He is very passionate about ministry and […]
For the last couple of months, I have been experimenting with finding a daily workout which works for me and might work for other men. I began with a simple sequence of (body weight) squats and good mornings. It took me about 5 minutes to complete and I felt great about it, but I soon […]