For We Walk by Faith

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Xulon Press, 2007 - Health & Fitness - 272 pages
Jesus said faith could move mountains and all things are possible to him who believes. Faith is the substance that can change the way you look and feel. Faith can transform your health, life, and physical fitness. America's favorite PE teacher can show you how. . 65% of Americans over age twenty are overweight or obese . Only 15% of Americans engage in the recommended amount of physical activity . Fast food and unhealthy snack foods are the mainstay diet of most Americans . 25% of adults and 35% of adolescents smoke cigarettes .Heart disease and cancer, two preventable diseases, remain the leading causes of death There have been many books written on diets and exercise programs and yet most people have not changed their health habits. People don't need more information, they need motivation and inspiration. For We Walk by Faith-Motivation and Inspiration to Get Physically Fit contains thirty one devotions that will take the reader on a journey examining their own life and health, their call from God, the obstacles they face, their relationship with the Lord, the tools they need to change their life, the importance of establishing values, the need for friends and mentors, the brevity and preciousness of life, and ways to find strength and motivation. For We Walk by Faith unravels the unique relationship between faith and fitness and develops the conviction everyone needs to make resolute changes in regards to their health, faith, and values. 2 Corinthians 5:7 says "for we walk by faith." Learn how to use your faith to change your fitness. "Coach" Patrick Muenchen has a Master's Degree in Health Studies and has worked in the education field since 1992. In 2004 he was selected as the national "My Favorite PE Teacher" for PE4Life and SportingKid Magazine. He lives in North Georgia with his lovely wife and two children. He is passionate about his faith and fitness and enjoys teaching physical education and coaching youth sports. www.forwewalkbyfaith.net

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Contents

Introduction
vii
How to Use This Book
xi
My Personal Fitness Journey
13
The Call of God
25
The 5 Fs
33
Check Up Time
41
Glorify God in Your Body
49
Abundant Life
55
Its Never too Late to Start
133
Dont Feel Like
141
Fathers of the Faith
147
No Condemnation
153
Setting Goals
161
Bondage
173
Train Up a Child
183
Truly Good Things
191

Wisdom is Crying Out
61
Love Yourself
69
Desire Discipline Delight
75
The Weapons of Our Warfare
81
Watch Over Your Heart
91
Enduring Tribulation
99
Dont Follow the Crowd
107
Persistence
113
Sowing and Reaping
119
Iron Sharpens Iron
127
We are Judged by Our Deeds
199
Appearances
207
Keeping Things in Perspective
215
First Love
223
You Gotta Want it
231
Misinformation
237
The Strength Which God Supplies
243
Appendix
251
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