List at least 50 things for which you are thankful. Then, spend time in prayer.
"Yet he has not left himself without testimony: He has shown kindness by giving you rain from heaven and crops in their seasons; he provides you with plenty of food and fills your hearts with joy." (Acts 14:17)
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Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Monday, January 30, 2012
Spiritual WOD - 1/30/2012
Every time you are tempted to worry today, commit to thankfulness. Count your blessings.
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"Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." (Philippians 4:6-7)
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"Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." (Philippians 4:6-7)
Friday, January 27, 2012
Spiritual Weekend WOD - 1/27/2012 to 1/29/2012
Add to your knowledge...
Commit this passage to memory: "One thing I ask of the Lord, this is what I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to gaze upon the beauty of the Lord and to seek Him in his temple. 5 For in the day of trouble He will keep me safe in His dwelling; He will hide me in the shelter of His tabernacle and set me high upon a rock. 6 Then my head will be exalted above the enemies who surround me; at His tabernacle will I sacrifice with shouts of joy; I will sing and make music to the Lord." (Psalm 27:4-6)
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"Discovering the CROSS in CrossFit - begins next week
*Keep an eye out for the new "Rich Froning" CrossFit Faith shirts - coming VERY soon
Commit this passage to memory: "One thing I ask of the Lord, this is what I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to gaze upon the beauty of the Lord and to seek Him in his temple. 5 For in the day of trouble He will keep me safe in His dwelling; He will hide me in the shelter of His tabernacle and set me high upon a rock. 6 Then my head will be exalted above the enemies who surround me; at His tabernacle will I sacrifice with shouts of joy; I will sing and make music to the Lord." (Psalm 27:4-6)
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"Discovering the CROSS in CrossFit - begins next week
*Keep an eye out for the new "Rich Froning" CrossFit Faith shirts - coming VERY soon
Thursday, January 26, 2012
Spiritual WOD - 1/26/2012
Forgive yourself today. Acknowledge something you have not let go.
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"Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you, 7 casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you." (1 Peter 5:6-7)
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"Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you, 7 casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you." (1 Peter 5:6-7)
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Spiritual WOD - 1/25/2012
Pray for someone who has wronged you in the last year. Then, find a way to show you have forgiven them. Send a note, make a call, invite them to lunch...do whatever it takes.
"If you judge people, you have no time to love them." (Mother Teresa)
"Jesus said, 'Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.'" (Luke 23:34)
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"If you judge people, you have no time to love them." (Mother Teresa)
"Jesus said, 'Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.'" (Luke 23:34)
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Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Spiritual WOD - 1/24/2012
All day today: On the hour...every hour...stop and pray "The Lord's Prayer."
"Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one." (Matthew 6:9-13)
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"Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one." (Matthew 6:9-13)
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Monday, January 23, 2012
Spiritual WOD - 1/23/2012
Let go of a grudge today. Forgive and forget.
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"Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, 'Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother when he sins against me? Up to seven times?' Jesus answered, 'I tell you, not seven times, but seventy-seven times.' (Matthew 18:21-22)
"When you hold resentment toward another you are bound to that person or conditioning by an emotional link that is stronger than steel. Forgiveness is the only way to dissolve that link and get free." (Catherine Ponder)
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"Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, 'Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother when he sins against me? Up to seven times?' Jesus answered, 'I tell you, not seven times, but seventy-seven times.' (Matthew 18:21-22)
"When you hold resentment toward another you are bound to that person or conditioning by an emotional link that is stronger than steel. Forgiveness is the only way to dissolve that link and get free." (Catherine Ponder)
Friday, January 20, 2012
Spiritual WOD - 1/20/2012
Add to your knowledge...
Commit this passage to memory: "Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise, 16 making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. 17 Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is." (Ephesians 5:15-17)
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Keep an eye out for a new weekly addition to the site beginning soon: "Discovering the Cross in CrossFit"
Commit this passage to memory: "Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise, 16 making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. 17 Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is." (Ephesians 5:15-17)
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Keep an eye out for a new weekly addition to the site beginning soon: "Discovering the Cross in CrossFit"
Thursday, January 19, 2012
Spiritual WOD - 1/19/2012
Review your physical fitness goals.
Then, meditate on our third theme verse: “Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord and shun evil. This will bring health to your body and nourishment to your bones.” (Proverbs 3:7-8)
How does this mindset help you achieve your physical goals?
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Then, meditate on our third theme verse: “Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord and shun evil. This will bring health to your body and nourishment to your bones.” (Proverbs 3:7-8)
How does this mindset help you achieve your physical goals?
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Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Spiritual WOD - 1/18/2012
Review your social and intellectual goals (Fellowship & Career/Academic).
Then, meditate on our second theme verse: "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight..” (Proverbs 3:5-6)
How do your goals involve the Lord's guidance in these areas?
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Then, meditate on our second theme verse: "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight..” (Proverbs 3:5-6)
How do your goals involve the Lord's guidance in these areas?
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Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Spiritual WOD - 1/17/2012
Review your spiritual goals (personal faith, family faith, outreach).
Then, meditate on our first theme verse: "Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart. Then you will win favor and a good name in the sight of God and man." (Proverbs 3:3-4)
How do your goals encourage your commitment to "love and faithfulness?"
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Then, meditate on our first theme verse: "Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart. Then you will win favor and a good name in the sight of God and man." (Proverbs 3:3-4)
How do your goals encourage your commitment to "love and faithfulness?"
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Monday, January 16, 2012
Spiritual WOD - 1/16/2012
"And Jesus grew in wisdom" (Luke 2:52)
Goal-Setting - Step #6 (Career/Academic Goals)
1 - Record 3 tangible ways you plan to improve your career or academics in the next 3 months
2 - Record 3 long-term goals
*Share one of your goals on Comments.
"If it falls your lot to be a street sweeper, sweep streets like Michelangelo painted pictures, like Shakespeare wrote poetry, like Beethoven composed music; sweep streets so well that all the host of Heaven and earth will have to pause and say, 'Here lived a great street sweeper, who swept his job well.'" (Martin Luther King Jr. - March 18, 1968, to a crowd of street sweepers in Memphis, TN)
Goal-Setting - Step #6 (Career/Academic Goals)
1 - Record 3 tangible ways you plan to improve your career or academics in the next 3 months
2 - Record 3 long-term goals
*Share one of your goals on Comments.
"If it falls your lot to be a street sweeper, sweep streets like Michelangelo painted pictures, like Shakespeare wrote poetry, like Beethoven composed music; sweep streets so well that all the host of Heaven and earth will have to pause and say, 'Here lived a great street sweeper, who swept his job well.'" (Martin Luther King Jr. - March 18, 1968, to a crowd of street sweepers in Memphis, TN)
Sunday, January 15, 2012
Spiritual WOD - 1/15/2012
How should we react when we fail to achieve our physical goals?
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Check out Tim Tebow's response on this video after last night's defeat. Listen closely at 2:56 when he shares why it was "still a good day."
VIDEO LINK
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Check out Tim Tebow's response on this video after last night's defeat. Listen closely at 2:56 when he shares why it was "still a good day."
VIDEO LINK
Friday, January 13, 2012
Spiritual WOD - 1/13/2012
"And Jesus grew...in favor with man."(Luke 2:52)
Goal-Setting - Step #5 (Fellowship Goals)
1 - Record 3 tangible ways you plan to make your friendships grow closer in the next 3 months
2 - Record (or adjust) 3 long-term fellowship goals
“A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother." (Proverbs 18:24)
Thursday, January 12, 2012
Spiritual WOD - 1/12/2012
"And Jesus grew...in stature." (Luke 2:52)
Goal-Setting - Step #4 (Physical Fitness)
1 - Record 3 specific physical fitness goals you want to achieve within the next 3 months
2 - Record (or adjust) 3 long-term physical fitness goals
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“Resisting adversity causes some folks to break, others to break records."
What does the Bible say about physical fitness?
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Spiritual WOD - 1/11/2012
"And Jesus grew...in favor with man." (Luke 2:52)
1 - Consider 3 specific ways you can be used to impact others by your faith within the next 3 months
2-Enter the specifics in the OUTREACH section of the chart
3-Consider 3 outreach endeavors you want to pursue in your lifetime (big dreams)
4-Enter the specifics in the long-term goal section of the chart
*If you are comfortable sharing, post one of your goals to Comments
“I would not give much for your religion unless it can be seen. Lamps do not talk, but they do shine." (Charles Spurgeon)
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Spiritual WOD - 1/10/12
"Jesus went back to Nazareth with his parents and obeyed them." (Luke 2:51 - CEV)
Goal-Setting - Step #2 (Family Faith)
1 - Consider 3 specific challenges to your FAMILY'S faith/spirituality you want to conquer together within the next 3 months
2-Enter these goals in the Family Faith section of the chart, including a note about any necessary plans to achieve these goals
3-Consider 3 specific challenges to conquer within your lifetime (big dreams) & enter in the long-term goal section
Why Do You Train? - Robbie Ross (Texas Rangers, Pitcher)
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“The strength of a family, like the strength of an army, is in its loyalty to each other.” - Mario Puzo
Goal-Setting - Step #2 (Family Faith)
1 - Consider 3 specific challenges to your FAMILY'S faith/spirituality you want to conquer together within the next 3 months
2-Enter these goals in the Family Faith section of the chart, including a note about any necessary plans to achieve these goals
3-Consider 3 specific challenges to conquer within your lifetime (big dreams) & enter in the long-term goal section
Why Do You Train? - Robbie Ross (Texas Rangers, Pitcher)
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“The strength of a family, like the strength of an army, is in its loyalty to each other.” - Mario Puzo
Monday, January 9, 2012
Spiritual WOD - 1/9/2012
"Jesus grew...in favor with God"- Luke 2:52
Goal-Setting - Step #1 (Personal Faith)
1 - Print or Save Goal Chart from the Getting Started Section
2 - Consider 3 specific challenges to your faith/spirituality you want to conquer within the next 3 months
3-Enter these goals in the Personal Faith section of the chart, including a note about any necessary plans to achieve these goals
4-Consider 3 specific challenges to your faith/spirituality you want to conquer within your lifetime (big dreams)
5-Enter (or adjust) these goals in the long-term goal section of the chart
*If you are comfortable sharing, post one of your short-term goals to Comments
Goal-Setting - Step #1 (Personal Faith)
1 - Print or Save Goal Chart from the Getting Started Section
2 - Consider 3 specific challenges to your faith/spirituality you want to conquer within the next 3 months
3-Enter these goals in the Personal Faith section of the chart, including a note about any necessary plans to achieve these goals
4-Consider 3 specific challenges to your faith/spirituality you want to conquer within your lifetime (big dreams)
5-Enter (or adjust) these goals in the long-term goal section of the chart
*If you are comfortable sharing, post one of your short-term goals to Comments
Friday, January 6, 2012
Spiritual Weekend WOD - 1/6/2012 to 1/8/2012
Add to your knowledge...
Commit this passage to memory: "Then he went down to Nazareth with them and was obedient to them. But his mother treasured all these things in her heart. 52 And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man." (Luke 2:51-52)
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Commit this passage to memory: "Then he went down to Nazareth with them and was obedient to them. But his mother treasured all these things in her heart. 52 And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man." (Luke 2:51-52)
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Thursday, January 5, 2012
Spiritual WOD - 1/5/2012
Spend time in prayer and thought as you contemplate your goals for this year. We will begin setting our goals on Monday.
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Review the CrossFit Faith Goal Setting Program in the Getting Started section.
*Spend today simply meditating on the changes you want to make this year.
*Post time of day of your prayer and anything noteworthy to comments.
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Review the CrossFit Faith Goal Setting Program in the Getting Started section.
*Spend today simply meditating on the changes you want to make this year.
*Post time of day of your prayer and anything noteworthy to comments.
Wednesday, January 4, 2012
Spiritual WOD - 1/4/2012
There are great promises given to the faithful person who obeys the commands in our memory verses this week...
"My son, do not forget my teaching, but keep my commands in your heart, for they will prolong your life many years and bring you prosperity." (Proverbs 3:1-2)
Define true "prosperity."
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"My son, do not forget my teaching, but keep my commands in your heart, for they will prolong your life many years and bring you prosperity." (Proverbs 3:1-2)
Define true "prosperity."
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Tuesday, January 3, 2012
Spiritual WOD - 1/3/2012
We will begin the New Year by memorizing our new theme verses...
Verse #3: "Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the LORD and shun evil. This will bring health to your body and nourishment to your bones." (Proverbs 3:7-8)
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Verse #3: "Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the LORD and shun evil. This will bring health to your body and nourishment to your bones." (Proverbs 3:7-8)
*Share thoughts on Comments.
Monday, January 2, 2012
Spiritual WOD - 1/2/2012
We will begin the New Year by memorizing our new theme verses...
Verse #2: "Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.." (Proverbs 3:5-6)
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Verse #2: "Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.." (Proverbs 3:5-6)
*Share thoughts on Comments.
Sunday, January 1, 2012
Spiritual WOD - 1/1/2012
We will begin the New Year by memorizing our new theme verses...
Verse #1: "Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart. Then you will win favor and a good name in the sight of God and man." (Proverbs 3:3-4)
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Verse #1: "Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart. Then you will win favor and a good name in the sight of God and man." (Proverbs 3:3-4)
*Share thoughts on Comments.
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