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Friday Nov 9 2012: Pressing Onward
Philippians 3:13-14 ESV "[Sisters], I do not consider that I have made it my own. But one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus. " It's been a busy week! ; how about you? Now for a busy weekend .…
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Friday Nov 2 2012: Healing Faith
Mark 10:48-52 NIV 48 Many rebuked him and told him to be quiet, but he shouted all the more, “Son of David, have mercy on me!” 49 Jesus stopped and said, “Call him.” So they called to the blind man, “Cheer up! On your feet! He’s calling you.” 50 Throwing his cloak aside, he jumped to his feet and came to Jesus. 51 “What do…
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Tues Oct 30 2012 : A Refuge in the Storm
Nahum 1:7 (NIV) The Lord is good, a refuge in times of trouble. He cares for those who trust in him. I am grateful that New England has made it through the storm known as Sandy. How did you do where you are? I tried to be mindful of what to expect during a power blackout. What to eat so I don't go off track? First order of…
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Wed Oct 24: Make way for Jesus. & spinach instead of pasta!
Hi Girlfriends, I have been AWOL this week due to a tight schedule with travel for which I did a lot of driving. I was also in Quebec and I don't buy the data access for my phone for such a short trip, so no updates without my laptop. Trying to eat well despite the whacky schedule and lack of access to good food…
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Friday Oct 26: Deut 8:8 and What do you do for snacks?
Deuteronomy 8:8 ESV "A land of wheat and barley, of vines and fig trees and pomegranates, a land of olive trees and honey, " Scripture does give us good guidance on healthy ways to eat. I've been wondering, with the success so many of this group are enjoying, what *snacks* are your favorites for healthy eating?
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Frid Oct 19 2012 | Restful sleep, are you getting enough?
Psalm 127:2 (ESV) It is in vain that you rise up early and go late to rest, eating the bread of anxious toil; for he gives to his beloved sleep. Sleep and its association on weight was in the news again this week. I struggle with getting enough sleep - as writing this at 12:21am will attest! My plans today definitely…
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Fitness Diary: Wednesday Oct 10 2012 - Pray for each other
Thessalonians 5:11 "Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing." Today I am asking for your prayers. This weight loss thing is a real struggle for me, and the scale has not moved. The biggest hurdle for me is to be focused and mindful of it in the midst of a very busy season of…
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Saturday Oct 13 2012 : Reflections on a sunny morning
Judges 5:31b (NIV) "But may all who love you be like the sun when it rises in its strength.” I am really enjoying the sun and warmth this morning here in Dublin. The ice in the hummingbird feeder has melted (I better take that thing down today!), Barney, our toy fox terrier, after a rainy week, raced around the perimeter…
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Friday Oct 12 2012 - Tell me about your gaze time.
Proverbs 16:20 New King James Version (NKJV) 20 (S)He who heeds the word wisely will find good, And whoever trusts in the Lord, happy is (s)he. Rev. Mike Benson, during the Holiness Summit in Keene last week, reminded us to be in the word faithfully. This is essential if we desire to be like Jesus. And not just read it,…
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Welcome!
Hi! I am so glad you have joined our NED Naz Ladies group here on MyFitnessPal. Christians are meant to fellowship, and encourage one another. The purpose of this group is to do just that as we seek health, wellness, and wholeness in our selves - body, mind and spirit. We do so because Paul taught us this truth, "Do you…
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Fitness Diary: Tuesday Oct 9 2012
2 Corinthians 3:18 And we all, who with unveiled faces contemplate[a] the Lord’s glory, are being transformed into his image with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit. Rev Mike Benson preached on this verse during the Holiness Summit in Keene this past weekend. In this chapter, Paul is…
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Fitness Diary: Friday Oct 5 2012
Ecclesiastes 4:12 (NIV) "Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken." I am heartened as woman join our group. So glad to see you here! I know I need your encouragement, and I hope mine can also edify you. For me, weight loss and optimum health may take some time…
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Fitness Diary: Thursday Oct 4 2012
John 6:35 (NIV) Then Jesus declared, “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never go hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty." This morning I made eggs for my husband, and reached for the multigrain bread to make toast. The first slice was covered in mold! But, instead of being upset about that,…
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Fitness Diary: Wednesday Oct 3 2012
Psalm 91: 1-6 God Our Protector 1 Whoever goes to the Lord for safety, whoever remains under the protection of the Almighty, 2 can say to him, “You are my defender and protector. You are my God; in you I trust.” 3 He will keep you safe from all hidden dangers and from all deadly diseases. 4 He will cover you with his…
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Fitness Diary: Tuesday Oct 2 2012
Isaiah 43:19 New International Version (NIV) 19 See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland. OK, so today I will add a new thing to my to-do list and will get on my bike, Have not yet, so keep me honest here sisters! :) How is God…
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Fitness Diary: Monday Oct 1 2012
James 1:2-8 (NIV) "2 Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters,[a] whenever you face trials of many kinds, 3 because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. 4 Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. 5 If any of you lacks wisdom, you should…
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Fitness Diary: Sunday Sept 30 2012
Proverbs 1:21 (NIV) "Many are the plans in a person’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails." I am making my plans to begin a specific course of action on diet. As I do so, I consider such questions as, Does this work with the body God has given me? Is it balanced and healthy? Is there scientific research to…
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Fitness Diary: Thursday Sept 27, 2012
Psalm 118:13-14 I was pushed back and about to fall, but the Lord helped me. The Lord is my strength and my defense [or, song] he has become my salvation. Feeling great this morning after so much walking here in St Johns yesterday to get to my meetings. I ate pretty well, too, altho I did have a little chocolate with…
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Fitness Diary: Wednesday Sept 26 2012
1 Peter 1:13-15 ESV (ESV, openbible.com) "Therefore, preparing your minds for action, and being sober-minded, set your hope fully on the grace that will be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ. As obedient children, do not be conformed to the passions of your former ignorance, but as he who called you is holy,…
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Fitness Diary: Monday Sept 24 2012
Ecclesiastes 4:12 (NIV biblegateway/com) "Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken." I am so energized and encouraged from this weekend Ladies' Retreat! I have such a hard time doing this alone (my weight has not really changed since April 2012, it has gone up…
