Faithful Fitness With Coach Alex VanHouten

Word Thursday

Forgiveness - "The process of transformation from resentment..."

"When you pray, forgive those who have wronged you so that your Father in Heaven can forgive you" - Jesus | Mark 11

Healing begins when we let go of the wrongs we/others of perpetrated on us and our loved ones.

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Spring 2022 Bible Study Week 4
Challenge: When did you make the decision to follow Jesus?
How often do you reinforce that decision? How?





Words To Hide In Your Heart This Week:
“Friendship with the world is enmity with God. Whoever wishes to be a friend of this world becomes an enemy of God”
-James 4:4

“Not everyone who says to me ‘Lord, Lord’ will enter the kingdom of heave, but only the one who does the will of my Father in heaven.”
- Matthew 7:21

From Last Week | For Next Week
Isaiah Chp, 16-23 ; 45Isaiah Chp. 24-31 ; 46
Jeremiah 31James 4
Matthew Chp, 18 ; 25Deuteronomy Chp. 10 and 11
John 17Luke 5
Malachi Chp. 3 ; 4Matthew 7


The Chosen Episode 4, scriptural considerations (for further gospel study, if desired):
https://www.patheos.com/blogs/filmchat/2020/06/the-chosen-season-one-episode-four.html 
Discussion Questions “The Chosen Lesson 4”
What did you HIGHLIGHT in your bible since last time? Why?

What area of your life do you find is most difficult to relinquish control of? (Relationships, job, current events, pain/illness etc?) What does James 4:13-15 recommend instead?


Read Isaiah Chp. 8:11-13. In Isaiah Chp. 1-12, the prophet is speaking mostly to the current king, Ahaz, in the face of impending political and military invasion. God calls His people to repent and return. Instead of listening and desiring to maintain his sense of control, King Ahaz continues worshipping his idols and schemes with Assyria to take on Syria and Israel. The Assyrians did defeat the invasion but then took the land of Judah captive – costing the nation it’s freedom. Can you think of a time when you made things way worse by trying to make them better yourself instead of repenting from your sin?


Read Isaiah 43:5. Re-read Isaiah 8:12-13. Who does God tell us to fear? Is this a contradiction? Why/why not?


Read Deut 10:20-11:7. In your words, what is Moses’ given reason that Israel would do well to serve God in reverence and fear?


In the Chosen - Simon (Peter), Mary, and even Nicodemus are experiencing a “Come to Jesus” story. Do you have a “come to Jesus story” you’re willing to share?
I was ____________________ , But God ___________________ , And Now ____________________.


Read Luke 5:1-11. The moment Simon realized he was unworthy to be in Jesus’ presence is the same moment he decided to follow him. Explain the correlation.


Read Matthew 7:21-23. Explain in your own words why the salvation offered by Jesus is free, but following Him costs us everything. Is there any area of your life you need to leave behind to follow him more fully?


What prayers have been answered for you this week?

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Wildcard Wednesday

Do you know why you are here? What does the bible say about this all-important question?
"If any man wishes to be my disciple, he will deny himself - pick up his cross - and follow me" - Jesus

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Nutrition Tip Tuesday

This trick will help you fight cravings more effectively!

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Mindset Monday

The body is more the food....

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Welcome to Season 2 Of Better Daily LIVE!

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Welcome to Season 2 Of Better Daily LIVE!

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Flex Friday!

HIIT is a powerful exercise strategy that gets ALOT of press.
But don't go crazy until you hear THIS!

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Word Thursday

Have you ever "counted your chickens before they hatched"?
What about "put all your eggs in one basket"?
Have you ever had your "feathers ruffled"?

Until you keep chickens, you have no idea how many chicken phrases are in the english language!

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Spring 2022 Bible Study Week 2
Challenge: Observe a “Sabbath”. What did you do? What didn’t you do? How did God restore you?





Words To Hide In Your Heart This Week:
“I heard the voice of the Lord saying ‘Whom shall I send’? Then I said, ‘here I am Lord. Send me!’.”
- Isaiah 6:8

From Last Week | For Next Week
Isaiah Chp. 1-7 ; 43Isaiah Chp. 8-15 ; 44
Psalm 139Exodus Chp. 14, 20
Romans 3Joshua 3
Ephesians 2Daniel 3
Galatians 3Psalms 46
Titus 3

The Chosen Episode 2, scriptural considerations (for further gospel study, if desired):
https://www.patheos.com/blogs/filmchat/2020/06/the-chosen-season-one-episode-two.html 
Discussion Questions “The Chosen Lesson 2”
What did you HIGHLIGHT in your bible since last time? Why?

Read Exodus 20:8-11. What is the origin of the Sabbath-day rest?


What promise does God make to his chosen people in Isaiah 43:2? How does this relate to Exodus 14:26-31, Joshua 3:14-17, and Daniel 3:1-28?


After their liberation from bondage in Egypt the Israelites found themselves in the wilderness. The One who made the wilderness was the One leading them THROUGH it. How does it change the way you look at impossible things to ponder God as the Creator?


Do you practice the discipline of the Sabbath now? How?


Read Psalm 46:10. How would meditating on God have impacted Mary’s healing process? Nicodemus’s priorities? Matthew’s striving? Simon’s impatience or confusion?


Have you struggled with feeling empty or exhausted lately? Keeping the Sabbath is most obviously marked by “not working”. But God’s primary intention behind the commandment is to spend the day like Mary did – to enter into His presence. What needs to change in your schedule or in your mindset to rest the way God intended?


Read Matthew 11:28-30, Psalms 56:8, Matthew 10:30, Luke 12:7, Romans 5:8, Revelation 21:4. Which of these verses bring you the greatest feeling of rest, peace, and hope? Why?


What prayers have been answered for you this week?

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