Few pastors or Christian writers have dared to approach the subject of how proper eating and an active lifestyle can affect how we serve God. Author Gary Thomas does just that. And he reaches all the way back to the apostle Paul, who wrote that we need to prime our bodies to become, "an instrument for noble purposes, made holy, useful to the Master and prepared to do any good work." To illustrate the body/soul correlation, Thomas presents engaging and diverse stories that include a young mom who got fit through volleyball and reaped spiritual rewards in her marriage, a 300-pound pastor who realized his obesity was eroding his ministry impact, and a woman who gained the spiritual strength to survive a contentious divorce by training for a marathon. In every instance, Thomas makes a direct connection between the physical challenge and its spiritual consequence.This book is a must read for anyone seeking new and compelling motivation for strengthening their bodies and fortifying their souls.
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"A must read for those who lack motivation for physical fitness and do not understand why they lack or lose that motivation. I found it extremely helpful and insightful. It was a window into new understanding about my spiritual fitness, as well." — Alison (5 out of 5 stars)
"A must read for those who lack motivation for physical fitness and do not understand why they lack or lose that motivation. I found it extremely helpful and insightful. It was a window into new understanding about my spiritual fitness, as well."
" awesome. highly recommend this book for folks who want a deeper understanding of the connection between being fit / healthy and serving God. "
" Great book. Great challenge to an apathetic church that literally needs to get off its lazy *** and do something. "
" Inspiring with practical encouragement & scriptural guidance to press on in being a good steward of your body - so glad I bought the ebook so I can read it many times "
" Really thought provoking. Links how we take care of our body to how we take care of our soul. You can't be healthy in one, and unhealthy in another. Definitely worth reading! "
Gary Thomas is professor in education, University of Birmingham, having previously worked as a teacher and as an educational psychologist. He has written more than twenty books and as been the editor of several major journals in education.
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