Health as a MISSION continued from pg 10
EXCERPT of the original piece I wrote. Reprinted from http://www1.cbn.com/health/shopping-for-a-christian-fitness-club
Holiday binge. New Year purge! The tradition lives on. Health clubs are well aware of this annual tradition. They know it is a season to add to their membership. However, many are not well prepared or committed to helping people effectively use their facility. People line up to pay for new memberships. It is the annual penance for a year of “sinful” indulgence. Somehow, parting with their money at the health club sales office makes them leave with a sensation of confidence that this year will be different.
Being together with family and others during the holidays and the upcoming New Year gives you a special opportunity to live for God with your body. Christians especially should know that it isn’t necessary to wait for the New Year to have a fresh start on the road to wellness. God says in the Bible that His mercies are new every morning. Start today. Then live every day as a healthy celebration to God.
Become, or look for a trainer that is ready to help you overcome the annual cycle of self abuse. A Christian trainer will help you learn to be a good steward of your body.
Islands of Health in a Sea of Christianity
They are out there – You can find Christian medical, health, and fitness professionals actively and unapologetically taking a Christian approach to the work they do. Unfortunately, they often operate as fragmented islands. They sometimes independently reinvent the wheel.