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Are You Fit for Life?
The Apostle Fitness Guru? The apostle Paul knew what it means to be fit for life. He understood the importance Turn now with Jack Graham to Paul's "fitness manual"—his letter to the Philippians—and learn how you too can be fit for life. Being fit for life is a serious matter for all of us. And the Bible has a life-changing message for us on this issue, because no one is more concerned about our fitness than the God who made us and redeemed us. He even gave us a "fitness manual" in His Word—the apostle Paul's letter to his beloved friends at the church he founded in Philippi. In this joyful letter Paul writes the well-known words, "To live is Christ." In Are You Fit for Life? Pastor Jack Graham examines this life in Christ. Unlike popular diet and physical fitness programs, the Christian life is not a self-improvement plan or a do-it-yourself project. It is simply letting God be God, letting Christ take control of your life, and allowing Him to do His perfecting work in you.
176 pages, Hardcover
First published August 1, 2007
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Jack Graham
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Dr. Jack Graham is the pastor of Prestonwood Baptist Church, one of the nation's largest, most dynamic congregations.
When Dr. Graham came to Prestonwood in 1989, the 8,000-member congregation responded enthusiastically to his straightforward message and powerful preaching style. He challenged the Prestonwood family with a vision for a larger outreach, and in 1999, the church moved from its North Dallas location to a new 7,500-seat auditorium in west Plano.
Thriving with more than 33,000 members, Prestonwood continues to grow with seven weekend worship services, four midweek services, about 300 Bible Fellowship classes for all ages, and multiple outreach and community ministries that reach thousands. In 2006, the church added a second location, the North Campus, in a burgeoning area 20 miles north of Plano. And in 2011, Prestonwood returned to its roots--beginning its third location, the Dallas Campus, about two from miles from its original location.
Dr. Graham has served two terms as president of the Southern Baptist Convention, the largest American Protestant denomination, with 16 million members and as president of the SBC Pastor's Conference.
He is a noted author of numerous books, including You Can Make a Difference, Lessons from the Heart, A Hope and a Future, Life According to Jesus, Are you Fit for Life?, Powering Up and Unseen. Courageous Parenting, co-authored by his wife, Deb, is based on their experiences as parents. Dr. Graham's passionate, biblical teaching is also seen and heard across the country and throughout the world on PowerPoint Ministries. Through broadcasts, online sermons and e-mail messages, he addresses relevant, everyday issues that are prevalent in our culture and that strike a chord with audiences worldwide.
Dr. Graham was ordained to the Gospel ministry in 1970, and has a master of divinity degree with honors and a doctor of ministry degree in Church and Proclamation from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.
Dr. Jack Graham is the pastor of Prestonwood Baptist Church, one of the nation's largest, most dynamic congregations.
When Dr. Graham came to Prestonwood in 1989, the 8,000-member congregation responded enthusiastically to his straightforward message and powerful preaching style. He challenged the Prestonwood family with a vision for a larger outreach, and in 1999, the church moved from its North Dallas location to a new 7,500-seat auditorium in west Plano.
Thriving with more than 33,000 members, Prestonwood continues to grow with seven weekend worship services, four midweek services, about 300 Bible Fellowship classes for all ages, and multiple outreach and community ministries that reach thousands. In 2006, the church added a second location, the North Campus, in a burgeoning area 20 miles north of Plano. And in 2011, Prestonwood returned to its roots--beginning its third location, the Dallas Campus, about two from miles from its original location.
Dr. Graham has served two terms as president of the Southern Baptist Convention, the largest American Protestant denomination, with 16 million members and as president of the SBC Pastor's Conference.
He is a noted author of numerous books, including You Can Make a Difference, Lessons from the Heart, A Hope and a Future, Life According to Jesus, Are you Fit for Life?, Powering Up and Unseen. Courageous Parenting, co-authored by his wife, Deb, is based on their experiences as parents. Dr. Graham's passionate, biblical teaching is also seen and heard across the country and throughout the world on PowerPoint Ministries. Through broadcasts, online sermons and e-mail messages, he addresses relevant, everyday issues that are prevalent in our culture and that strike a chord with audiences worldwide.
Dr. Graham was ordained to the Gospel ministry in 1970, and has a master of divinity degree with honors and a doctor of ministry degree in Church and Proclamation from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.
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January 25, 2013
I was pondering which book to read when in the mail there came three books. This one popped out at me because the idea of the Bible having plans to keep up healthy sounded intriguing to me.
"Your mental and emotional health is also dramatically improved. If you exercise regularly, you are less likely to be depressed and anxious...So without a doubt we should all get off the couch and begin moving. But, of course, there is more to life than being physically fit. God created us body, soul, and spirit, and therefore we must take care of the mind as well as the body and the spirit."
Which isn't exactly the style of book I was hoping to read, but it was a good read all the same.
"My purpose of this book is to help you understand and apply the truths of the book of Philippians in a way that will truly help you be fit for life."
Which made it a good read. Jack Graham dissected the book of Philippians and related it to our every day today. He also helps us understand Paul better at the time that he wrote this letter.
Jack Graham splits up the learning into three parts: Gearing Up, Getting Started, and Going the Distance. Kind of sounds like what my brother-in-law just went through to win his latest marathon.
In Gearing Up, Jack Graham talks about what matters most, being totally alive, being far better, and honoring God with our bodies. He discusses how to build better relationships. He discusses our need for a purpose in life and our great desire for heaven. "Enjoy each day to the full, knowing that it will get even better later."
In Getting Started, Jack Graham talks about your life's message, the might cross, Jesus the Lord of life, muscular Christianity, a band of brothers and sisters, and keeping it real. "Your life's message needs to be centered in the gospel." "Let's take off the masks and live authentically for Jesus Christ." He shares what LIFE means to a Christian: God LOVES you and has a wonderful plan for your life; we are ISOLATED or separated from God by our sin; you can be forgiven of yours sins by putting your FAITH in Jesus; and God gives you the gift of ETERNAL LIFE. He discusses how we need to focus on happiness and joyfulness while supporting others, not being selfish.
In Going the Distance, Jack Graham talks about winning habits, the ultimate extreme makeover, contented Christians, and live to give. "If you want to know how to succeed, then you should study the habits of successful people, whether we're talking about the sports or business world or life in general." He discusses the sowing of the proper seeds and having the patience to wait for the harvest.
I think one of my favorite quotes of the book is this: "You only have to worry about your own "one thing." In the christian race, no one has to lose; so you and I can both win. We're not in competition with other Christians, and we don't run to impress others. So you can run your own race without having to keep looking around to see how everyone else is doing. Stay in your own lane, do what God has called you to do, and your prize will be waiting for you at the finish line when Jesus says, "Well done, good and faithful servant.""
It was a well written dissection of the letter to the Philippians. I enjoyed reading it and am about to hand it off to share with others. I hope you get a chance to pick it up and enjoy it yourself.
"Your mental and emotional health is also dramatically improved. If you exercise regularly, you are less likely to be depressed and anxious...So without a doubt we should all get off the couch and begin moving. But, of course, there is more to life than being physically fit. God created us body, soul, and spirit, and therefore we must take care of the mind as well as the body and the spirit."
Which isn't exactly the style of book I was hoping to read, but it was a good read all the same.
"My purpose of this book is to help you understand and apply the truths of the book of Philippians in a way that will truly help you be fit for life."
Which made it a good read. Jack Graham dissected the book of Philippians and related it to our every day today. He also helps us understand Paul better at the time that he wrote this letter.
Jack Graham splits up the learning into three parts: Gearing Up, Getting Started, and Going the Distance. Kind of sounds like what my brother-in-law just went through to win his latest marathon.
In Gearing Up, Jack Graham talks about what matters most, being totally alive, being far better, and honoring God with our bodies. He discusses how to build better relationships. He discusses our need for a purpose in life and our great desire for heaven. "Enjoy each day to the full, knowing that it will get even better later."
In Getting Started, Jack Graham talks about your life's message, the might cross, Jesus the Lord of life, muscular Christianity, a band of brothers and sisters, and keeping it real. "Your life's message needs to be centered in the gospel." "Let's take off the masks and live authentically for Jesus Christ." He shares what LIFE means to a Christian: God LOVES you and has a wonderful plan for your life; we are ISOLATED or separated from God by our sin; you can be forgiven of yours sins by putting your FAITH in Jesus; and God gives you the gift of ETERNAL LIFE. He discusses how we need to focus on happiness and joyfulness while supporting others, not being selfish.
In Going the Distance, Jack Graham talks about winning habits, the ultimate extreme makeover, contented Christians, and live to give. "If you want to know how to succeed, then you should study the habits of successful people, whether we're talking about the sports or business world or life in general." He discusses the sowing of the proper seeds and having the patience to wait for the harvest.
I think one of my favorite quotes of the book is this: "You only have to worry about your own "one thing." In the christian race, no one has to lose; so you and I can both win. We're not in competition with other Christians, and we don't run to impress others. So you can run your own race without having to keep looking around to see how everyone else is doing. Stay in your own lane, do what God has called you to do, and your prize will be waiting for you at the finish line when Jesus says, "Well done, good and faithful servant.""
It was a well written dissection of the letter to the Philippians. I enjoyed reading it and am about to hand it off to share with others. I hope you get a chance to pick it up and enjoy it yourself.
October 7, 2013
Very solid Faith F / based read. Definitely recommend-able to anyone - the topics covered stretch to include Finances F , Family F , Following F , and as the title indicates, the Fitness F. So, all in all, for the reader, the genres of a well balanced and priority based day to day life are accounted for across the board.
September 25, 2012
Super book covering all aspects of the Christian life to be fit to finish the call on your life . A must read by every christian who chooses to make a difference .
January 8, 2013
I absolutely loved this book. Paul was an amazing man of Christ, and this book goes through how we can be more like Christ and the example set forth by Paul.
December 6, 2012
excellent, purchased thinking it was on christ centered weight loss. haha. the joke was on me. an excellent book on Gods marvelous grace.
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