“Your body is not your own. The one who created it has simply entrusted it to you for a period of time. You are called to steward your health in the same way you steward your money, your time, and your relationships – and that stewardship is not optional.” – Nelson Searcy, Steve Reynolds & Jennifer Dykes Henson The above quote … Read More
A Higher Calling to Glorify God (Thursdays are for Health)
“The Bible is clear that our bodies were created to glorify the Creator. Obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol and other lifestyle-induced health conditions don’t do much to glorify God. They don’t shine his excellence and the abundant life he offers to on-looking world – far from it. We are called to do so much better.” – Nelson Searcy, … Read More
Surrender the Ice Cream Spoon! (Thursdays are for Health)
“If our bodies are made for the Lord and he cares about them, shouldn’t we care about them too? I have spent years preaching about the importance of surrendering your entire being to God, but all the while, I had a major blind spot. In my mind, surrendering myself didn’t mean surrendering my ice cream spoon. It didn’t mean surrendering … Read More
Raising Your Game for God’s Glory (Thursdays are for Health)
“No one else can change your life for you. I can guarantee, though, if you will make a decision to raise your game for God’s glory, he will meet you in that place and help you get to where he wants you to be.” – Nelson Searcy, Steve Reynolds & Jennifer Dykes Henson The above quote is from p. 32 of … Read More
It’s Time to Prioritize Your Health (Thursdays are for Health)
“When you understand the importance of being proactive about your health you will find the time to do it. Period. It’s not a question of time, it’s a question of priorities.” – Nelson Searcy, Steve Reynolds & Jennifer Dykes Henson The above quote is from p. 41 of The Healthy Renegade Pastor: Abandoning Average in Your Health and Wellness. P.S. – Click here … Read More
Congratulations Tuscaloosa… Pastors, not Football
This week, a group of like-minded pastors broke through to the next level in their health and wellness. Led by Steve Reynolds, co-author of The Healthy Renegade Pastor, they met at North River Church in Tuscaloosa, Alabama for a powerful FREE workshop and book launch party. These pastors now refuse to let their health and wellness get pushed further and further … Read More
Do you have a box for yourself? (A comprehensive wellness guide)
You’re preparing everything for this Sunday – but there may be one thing you don’t have checked off on your list. Do you have a box for yourself? Are YOU fully prepared spiritually, intellectually, physically and emotionally? Because personal preparation is just as important as sermon prep for Sunday. I want to do everything I can to help pastors like you … Read More
NEW RELEASE: Your Complete Guide to Spiritual, Intellectual, Physical and Emotional Health
Be honest – how often do you make yourself a priority? As pastors, we face many challenges when it comes to managing our emotional, spiritual, intellectual and physical health. Too often we sacrifice our own well-being on the altar of ministry. When is the last time you found yourself saying: I’m busy doing God’s work, so I don’t have time to … Read More
Ministry: Hard Job, High Calling
Today’s guest post comes to us from Heidi Hall for Christianity Today about the daunting challenges faced by pastors. Gordon Atkinson’s decision to leave the ministry didn’t come as an epiphany, nor was it a knee-jerk reaction to a particularly contentious church business meeting. It began with a headache. A migraine. And then some anxiety, followed by its dark twin, … Read More
Keep Your Brain Larger with Exercise
The following guest post comes to us from the Brain & Spine Team at Cleveland Clinic. We all know that eating well and exercising consistently can help us achieve the best health possible now. But exercise at mid-life might result in more than bigger biceps — it could mean maintaining our brain size as we age. A recent study published … Read More