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Tag Archives: physical fitness
Against the Sport of Bodybuilding
Let’s be clear: I have no problem with men and women building up their bodies. I work on that every day. There’s a problem with the pagan exhibitionism of the sport that worships a human ideal (idolatry). The human body … Continue reading
Posted in eldercraft
Tagged Biblical Law, idolatry, physical fitness, radix fidem, the human body
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It Was an Adventure
This morning I rode my bike back to the shop where I bought it. I had arranged to have my head stem swapped for a variable one that would raise my hands about 2″ (5cm) because I’ve been having a … Continue reading
Parts Chasing Adventure
Yesterday’s adventures was a parts-chasing run. On the way, I passed through one of my old neighborhoods. It was some 55 years ago that I lived in what is now called “NW 39th Street Enclave” but which I used to … Continue reading
Self-Reliance Requires Faith
Self-reliance on the human level does not conflict with faith in Christ. It takes a lot of faith to be self-reliant. The issue is that we know we cannot all be self-reliant in the same ways. Thus, we form a … Continue reading
Radix Fidem Curriculum: It’s Natural
5. It’s Natural We were designed as stewards over a portion of God’s Creation. Adam and Eve first had eternal bodies, unlike the rest of Creation, which is supposed to exist in a life and death cycle. The actual passing … Continue reading
Posted in teaching
Tagged Creation, physical fitness, the Fall, the human body, time and space
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Try to Imagine
Typical is not necessarily normal. A critical element of heart-led faith, of walking by conviction, is that we are granted a stronger and more conscious connection to our own bodies. That’s a clear element in being more firmly connected to … Continue reading
Posted in health
Tagged Biblical Mysticism, communion, convictions, faith, health, heart-led, natural world, physical fitness
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Odds and Ends 04
I have a theory about cravings. You know that body fat is deposited in layers, built up based on whatever was happening in our bodies at the time that wasn’t balanced out. Some of the garbage in our systems at … Continue reading
Posted in personal
Tagged Linux distros, miscellaneous, personal, physical fitness, systematic theology
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Tools of Divine Glory
My fitness plan isn’t about extending life, but extending self utility. We agree under our covenant to an otherworldly orientation. This life isn’t precious, but it’s subject to divine revelation for the sake of our Creator’s glory. Once His glory … Continue reading
Imprecatory Ride
During times of tribulation is when you see the most miracles. Let’s review. When Christ rose from the grave, He merged law and faith into a single Covenant in His blood. Of course, we know that law still works for … Continue reading
Posted in sanity
Tagged Biblical Law, bicycling, covenant, faith, heart-led, photography, physical fitness, prayer
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Catch the Moment
Today was my heavy workout in the park. During the course of my efforts, storm clouds rolled in from the north. I didn’t have access to radar imagery so I could only guess. I decided to stay the course and … Continue reading