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Let us be thankful for every trial that will help to destroy our earthly chariots and that will compel us to take refuge in the chariot of God, which stands ready and waiting beside us in every event and circumstance of life.

With so many pre-workout drinks out there and new ones constantly hitting the market, how do you pick?  One of my favorite supplements is Emerge.  Not only does it come in over 10 different flavors, it has added fiber, mood enhancers, and promotes fat burning & energy.  Did I mention is really does taste good!!! "Emerge contains the patented ingredient Advantra Z®, an extract of a citrus fruit (Citrus  aurantium). Advantra Z® contains a natural and synergistic family of bioactive amines  including synephrine, N-methyltyramine, hordenine, octopanime and tyramine. The naturally  occurring form of synephrine in Advantra Z® is call P-synephrine and is the safe form for  humans. Advantra Z® has been shown to be safe and effective in human ingestion,  stimulating metabolic thermogenesis, increasing the breakdown of fat (lipolysis), increasing  the ratio of lean muscle to total body mass, improving athletic performance and exerting an...

1. Admit when you need a break. So often we push ourselves far beyond our mental and physical limits. This is often for a worthy cause, an important goal, or a valued relationship. Unfortunately, when we sacrifice our needs to keep working or giving and “push through,” we frequently sacrifice the quality of what we are doing as well. If I have a week full of deadlines or commitments, I will often award myself a timeout. That might mean taking an evening off and just watching TV, curling up with a book, taking a leisurely walk with the dog, or maybe even taking a much-needed nap. Taking a break can renew your energy and allows you to tackle projects with improved productivity and new perspectives. 2. Commit to yourself. Smartphones and other technologies have made it even easier to over-commit our time and resources. Without even trying, I used to fill my week with coffee dates, book clubs, volunteering, and other appointments. With my life planned out by the hour, time wi...

The IFBB North Americans prove to be victorious for Colorado.  Quite a few golden gents & ladies came home this past weekend.  Say, "hello" to our newest physique pros, Chris Williamson and Jason Robinson. Other Colorado competitors who are now qualified for two years [meaning they placed fifth or better], Trisha Montoya-Masters Bikini, Tim Degroot-Men's Physique, Colleen Garman-Masters Bikini, Dewey Whitworth-Master Men's Physique, Amy Updike-Bikini

The maturity of Christian experience cannot be reached in a moment but is the result of the work of God's Holy Spirit who, by His energizing and transforming power, causes us to grow up into Christ in all things . "Be no longer children, but grow in Christ."  Ephesians 4:14-15 If we are to grow in anything we must feed that skill with proper nutrients, spend time and effort to develop, and then apply it to every day activities, thoughts, and actions.  Sure, we may fail a few times or make mistakes-we're human!  It is what we learn from those mistakes and the changes we make in ourselves that allows us to move forward-to grow! Most of the time it requires us to sacrifice our ego and what we think we know and/or want for the unknown.  Take a chance on God and allow yourself to see things through His eyes and His heart.  With that, we can start to become mature through Him and allow Him to be our teacher.  The development of relations with Christ wil...

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1. Acknowledge it. I think about my feelings of anger as being a child who is acting out. That child could be hurt, sad, frustrated. or lonely, but right now anger is the only way it knows how to express those deeper emotions. If not acknowledged, short term frustration could lead to long term resentment, with physical effects like tight muscles, insomnia, headaches, and bloating. If something recent has happened, allow yourself to be angry for a set amount of time (15 minutes is usually enough). Yell, punch a pillow, call a trusted friend and vent, or listen to some music that may help you access that emotion. 2. Understand it. If you let it, anger can be one of your greatest teachers. That pure emotion can be a connection to our soul’s deepest desires, and understanding the anger can be the key to moving past it and creating meaningful change in your life. Get silent for a few minutes, and have a conversation with that anger. It could be as simple as “What are you here to sho...