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Week 6: Reflecting on the Challenge
As I reflect over the last 6 weeks of the challenge, I am grateful for the truths that I have learned. Even though my discipline has been shaky at times (even in regards to writing the “weekly” devotional ;) ), God is still faithful and gracious and has allowed me to grow spiritually throughout the challenge. Below are…
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Week 4: How to Strengthen Your Physical Body Using God's Word
This article popped up on my Facebook feed today and I thought it was very timely and very helpful! http://www.kcm.org/real-help/healing/learn/how-strengthen-your-physical-body-using-gods-word But He answered and said, "It is written, 'Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of…
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Week 3: Are you praying?
Matthew 26:41 says, “Watch and pray, lest you enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.” Excerpt taken from Life Management for Busy Women by Elizabeth George: “Managing your life for God is a spiritual work, responsibility, and stewardship. And because our lives include physical bodies,…
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Week 2: Eat intentionally
Mindless eating. Stress eating. Refueling. You have probably heard these terms before. I am guilty of them more often than I care to admit. I work from home and oftentimes after a stressful phone call or email I find myself opening the fridge or looking in the pantry. My real issue is work, but my flesh is telling me to…
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Week 1 Encouragement
Welcome to the first week of the Abundant Life Biggest Loser Challenge! As Megan mentioned during service this past Sunday, I will be providing some weekly inspiration based on God's Word to (hopefully!) motivate us during the challenge. I look forward to embarking on this journey with you as we learn a little about what…
