On today's show we stress the importance of the body of Christ to be as healthy and strong as possible to carry out our Heavenly assignments here on Earth.
Why Christians Should Care About Fitness
From:
The Gospel Coalition
Erik Thoennes and Jeremy Treat discuss the importance of caring for our bodies. https://bit.ly/3UwfrjX
Then we Rock the point home with some praise and worship from Lovewar!
"Keep Your Hands Off My Stuff"
Title: Keep Your Hands Off My Stuff
Album: Soak Your Brain
Year: 1993
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Nature's Bounty Vitamin E Oil - Uses, Side Effects, and More
Vitamins, minerals, and botanicals are marketed as hydrating superfoods that leave skin smooth, supple, and beautiful. Vitamin E is frequently mentioned among them, and some people take it as a supplement. Is vitamin E actually good to skin health, or is it just a marketing ploy?
If you've been seeking for a magic elixir for your face, consider Vitamin E. This necessary nutrient, which can be found naturally in some foods such as nuts, seeds, and green vegetables, has long been a popular component in skincare products.
Vitamin E is an antioxidant with anti-inflammatory qualities that help to preserve skin health. Continue reading to learn about its advantages, precautions, and why you should choose Nature's Bounty Vitamin E Oil.
What is Nature's Bounty Vitamin E Oil?
Nature's Bounty Vitamin E Oil, when taken orally, gives the immunological support you need to feel your best. It contains Vitamin E, an antioxidant that helps the immune system operate. Nature's Bounty Vitamin E Oil is vegetarian-friendly and devoid of artificial colors, tastes, and sweeteners.
Nature's Bounty Vitamin E Oil is the result of 50 years of devotion to quality consistency and scientific research to provide unparalleled vitamins and nutritious supplements.
Throughout the production process, every Nature's Bounty product is submitted to multiple quality tests and assays to ensure purity and full efficacy. Nature's Bounty products are made in cutting-edge facilities that adhere to the FDA's current Good Manufacturing Practices. These facilities are also audited on a regular basis to verify that all rules, procedures, and documentation standards are followed in order to produce safe and effective goods.
What is Vitamin E?
Is vitamin E beneficial to the skin? Yes, Vitamin E oil is quite good to the skin. It hydrates and nourishes your skin. It brightens your complexion and makes your skin smooth and healthy. In addition to preserving skin health, the oil is believed to minimize hyperpigmentation and wrinkles.
Vitamin E is primarily an antioxidant that is oil soluble. Tocopheryl acetate and tocopherol are two of the eight distinct forms of vitamin E that are often utilized in cosmetic products. Vitamin E oil helps protect your skin from harm by fighting free radicals. It also offers hydrating and healing effects that assist to improve your skin's barrier function.
Benefits of Vitamin E for your skin
A darker skin tone is caused by increased melanin synthesis in your skin. Melasma is a kind of hyperpigmentation of the skin. Melasma, according to skin specialists, can be treated with topical Vitamin E. According to research, combining Vitamin E and Vitamin C can act as a natural sun protection and minimize hyperpigmentation. If you're daring and prefer spending lengthy periods of time in the sun, this may be your new best buddy.
Vitamin E also helps fight skin aging. Dry skin is one of the leading causes of premature skin aging. People with dry skin often have more wrinkles and fine lines. Vitamin E is high in antioxidants, and the antioxidants in Vitamin E oil help increase blood circulation. Because of its hydrating characteristics, it may make your skin seem firm and youthful! Direct use of Vitamin E oil and other topical forms of Vitamin E reduces the aging process of your skin.
Vitamin E oil moisturizes the skin and helps to prevent dryness. It lowers flakiness while Vitamin E oil's anti-inflammatory qualities soothe sensitive skin. This oil is frequently used to treat skin disorders such as psoriasis and eczema. A randomized controlled experiment was conducted to evaluate the effects of oral Vitamin E supplementation on atopic dermatitis patients. The participants' skin condition improved significantly as a result of the study.
You may also use pure vitamin E oil to properly eliminate debris from your skin. Vitamin E oil is an excellent emollient. It eliminates debris from your pores, leaving you looking rejuvenated and smooth. A few drops of Vitamin E oil should enough. Vitamin E capsules can be an excellent addition to your skincare regimen for cleansing the pores of your skin. Additionally, the combination of vitamin A and vitamin E aids in the removal of acne-causing germs.
As mentioned already, vitamin E also acts as an antioxidant. Extreme sun exposure, environmental contaminants, radiation, and cigarette smoking can all cause free radicals. It degrades your collagen layer, leading in premature aging, blemishes, and acne outbreaks. Vitamin E is a powerful antioxidant that protects your skin cells from oxidative damage produced by free radicals. It absorbs UV light energy and protects your skin cells.
Tips on how to use Nature's Bounty Vitamin E oil for hair and skin
Here are some tips on using vitamin E oil for your hair and skin, especially your face.
Vitamin E oil is greasy. It has the potential to discolor your pillows and bedding. Wrap a soft towel over your pillow if you decide to keep it on overnight to minimize stains.
Because the oil does not enable makeup to remain on for lengthy periods of time, using it before bed is great. It can also make your skin appear oily.
Make care to properly wash your hands after application to avoid them feeling oily and slippery.
If your skin is itching or very inflamed, add ice cubes to it right away. It will calm down your inflamed skin.
Typically, vitamin E oil is applied overnight. In the morning, wash your skin with a gentle cleanser to remove the vitamin E oil.
Potential side effects of using Vitamin E oil
Vitamin E oil is not suitable for all skin types. It is frequently linked to allergic responses. If you are allergic to vitamin E oil, it may aggravate your existing skin issues. If you have a history of allergies, you may have moderate side effects if you apply Vitamin E oil on your skin. Mild skin irritation and redness may occur. It may not be the ideal solution for you if you have oily skin. It does not, however, have any major negative effects.
Additionally, vitamin E oil is commonly found in over-the-counter products. Please carefully read the label before purchasing the product and see your doctor if you have any questions.
The push-up is a foundational bodyweight training exercise and is a staple in many training programs. Whether you are a bodybuilder looking to get a bigger set of pecs, an athlete striving for improved strength and performance, a calisthenics junkie who swears by bodyweight exercises, or an everyday gym-goer wanting a well-balanced strength training routine - there’s a good chance you’ve used push-ups in your training regimen.
And there’s a good reason: when done correctly, push-ups are incredibly effective for building upper body and core strength. They pack a big punch in terms of muscles utilized, as they target the pecs, triceps, anterior deltoids, and abdominals. Another added benefit is that they can be done anywhere, requiring zero equipment and minimal space.
Unfortunately, many people aren’t getting all the benefits from this beneficial movement because they either don’t utilize the full range of motion and/or don’t execute their push-ups with proper form.
If you always do your push-ups by going halfway down and then back up, you’ll only get stronger in the top half of the movement. Try going all the way down after training exclusively partial reps, and chances are you won’t be able to get back up (at least not with good form).
Why? Because you only build strength in the range of motion through which you work.
Partial reps = partial strength. Full range of motion = greater strength gains.
So, if you’re ready to leave partial reps behind and level up your push-up practice, use this sequence of progressions to help you.
Hardstyle plank hold: in a forearm plank position, contract every muscle group (from the neck down) in order to generate as much full-body tension as possible. Hold it for 10-15 seconds and repeat 2-3 times. This wakes up your muscular and nervous systems and should elevate your heart rate. The ability to generate full-body tension is key to a strong push-up.
High plank hold: the same concept as #1, but in a high plank (push-up position). "Root" yourself into the floor by actively connecting to it with your fingers and toes.
Incline push-ups: use a box, bench, Smith machine, or squat rack to create an incline; then perform full range of motion push-ups with your hands on the incline. Gradually decrease the incline as you get stronger but be sure you can maintain the plank position and core brace all the way through the movement before progressing.
Eccentric push-ups: begin in a high plank on the floor. Keep your torso in one straight line and think about actively "pulling" yourself toward the floor as slowly as possible.
Knee push-ups: use your own body to create an incline by placing your knees on the floor. Keep your toes connected to the ground as well, and complete self-assisted push-ups like this, focusing on keeping your torso in one straight line all the way through.
Modified concentric (two knees, then one knee): begin in a high plank and lower yourself to the floor while keeping your torso in one straight line. Then drop your knees to the floor for assistance on the way up. Once you can do this successfully with assistance from both knees, progress to using assistance from one knee only (and be sure to alternate sides).
Full push-up: once you've mastered all of the above, you're ready for the full ROM push-up. Utilize the tension principles from step 1 to maintain a strong core brace throughout the entire range of motion.
Have you ever experienced a situation that seemed impossible to endure? Years later, did you realize how that trial prepared you for things to come? The Scriptures tell us that the Lord sometimes allows us to be “sifted” for greater service. In other words, He may give Satan permission to affect an area of our life and thereby transform us into stronger witnesses for Him.
In today’s passage, Jesus explains this process to Peter: “Satan has demanded to sift you men like wheat; but I have prayed for you, that your faith will not fail; and you, when you have turned back, strengthen your brothers.” Jesus knew what was coming—His death, resurrection, and ascension—and He expected Peter to lead the disciples and accomplish great things for the kingdom. But Peter wasn’t ready.
So the Lord allowed Satan to “sift” Peter. In so doing, God separated the “wheat” from the “chaff”—the righteous areas of Peter’s life from the ungodly areas. Ultimately, the disciple grew from the experience and played a key role in spreading the gospel. Had God not allowed this sifting, Peter wouldn’t have been prepared for the events to come. Ask God to bring into focus similar ways that He’s used difficulties for your ultimate good.
Training today can be confusing with all the different
information out there. Let’s talk about the Active Recovery Zone and
whether it’s important or not. This zone’s intensity level is exactly
what it's titled, you ride very easy, below your zone 2/endurance/magic
zone, and you are able to get some movement in, blood flowing, and let
your body recover at the same time.
When you get a hard workout in, let’s say on a Tuesday, that leaves
you completely tired and fatigued, the best thing you can do after that
is recover. There are two ways you can recover, active or passive
recovery. Obviously active recovery means doing something to help with
recovery, something active. Passive recovery involves a lot of laying
around. Both of these forms of recovery have benefits, and maybe a
little bit of both is the ticket! I would call for 20-30 minutes of
active recovery after that hard workout on the same day, and then taking
some time later on to do a little passive recovery.
Active recovery, very low intensity exercise, has many benefits that
include increasing blood flow the the muscles, flushing out the lactic
acid from the muscles, removing waste from the muscles, possibly
speeding up the process of healing muscle tears and pain, boosting
metabolism, elevating ones mood, better sleep, and improved cognitive
function.
Active recovery is a great method to use between interval sets.
Instead of stopping completely after an interval, keep moving in order
to keep the blood flowing, which in turn can help flush things out and
keep muscle groups ready for the next interval. Active recovery is also
great after a workout that is high in intensity or a race. Simply
spend another 20-30 minutes in that very easy training zone to again
keep the blood moving and start the process of recovery. You can also
take a day say after a big block of training and do a little active
recovery day, and then take a passive recovery day after the active
recovery day.
Great activities for active recovery can be walking, hiking, cycling,
swimming, shooting a basketball, cleaning the house, yoga, foam
rolling, stretching, massage, and many other light exercises. You
should not feel fatigue during these.
I do believe that both active and passive recovery serve their
purposes, especially when used together. I think that active recovery
is a must between intervals and after hard workouts. Passive recovery
is just as important and can be done after the active recovery. Find
something that works for you, and I know you will feel the difference!
Rob Martin is a CSCS through the NSCA and is TRX
certified. He also was involved in athletics throughout high school and
ran at a division I college. He currently races mountain bikes at the
elite level and coaches cycling athletes. He also has a podcast called
Unpacking the Athlete available on most major podcast platforms. Improve
your level of fitness and/or level of cycling with his success,
knowledge, experience, & 4-year degree. Visit his website
www.bikelifewithrob.com
Hat Club is the ORIGINAL membership-based store of its type. Our first store opened in 1992, filling a small space previously used as a janitor’s closet in a Mesa, Arizona shopping mall. Hat Club is a young dynamic company with NBA star and veteran, Danny Ainge as the first investor.
Hat Club stores are comprised of a vibrant mix of branded and licensed hats that project an athletic and cutting-edge image which caters not only to the sports fan but attracts a strong and diversified base of ages and lifestyles. Each location manages to carry over 1,500 different styles, with over 7,000 hats merchandised wall to wall and floor to ceiling. The extraordinary assortment of our market tailored, and custom designed hats sets the Hat Club apart from all other stores. Our wide variety of MLB, NCAA, NFL, NHL, NBA, fitted and adjustable style hats boasts brand names such as New Era, 47 Brand, Mitchell & Ness, Nike and as well as the newest addition of the Streetwear market with The Hundreds, 10 Deep, Fitted Hawaii, HUF and Undefeated, to name a few.
The Hat Club philosophy is simple and straightforward. Hat Club is committed to giving each customer excellent service which encourages and attracts loyalty. The keystone to this commitment is the Hat Club Membership. It is the Hat Club Membership that ensures the Hat Club stands apart from the competition.
The Hat Club also makes sure to be active in the communities of our businesses and our customers and has helped raise more than $500,000 over the years by organizing and sponsoring a number of charity programs.
The Hat Club Cactus Challenge – In past years, celebrity athletes such as Charles Barkely, Steve Nash, Gabrielle Reese, Phil Mickelson, and Steve Young have participated in our celebrity softball game and community event which benefited the Arizona Special Olympics.
Phoenix Children’s Hospital – Hat Club has been an official sponsor of the Holiday Card Project benefiting the Children’s Cancer Center, funds a closet of toys for children, and raised monies through special store promotions and proceeds donations.
Boys & Girls Club – Starting in 2008, the Hat Club will team up with the Boys & Girls Club and begin donating water bottle sales proceeds to clubs throughout Arizona, California, and Texas.
Hat Club has grown significantly since its inception. While playing for the Portland Trailblazers, Ainge opened several Northwest retail stores specializing in team-licensed merchandise. After being traded to the Phoenix Suns, Ainge formed the National Hat Club, opened his first hats-only store and began closing the Northwest shops. Through 1994 and 1995, the National Hat Club opened a total of seven stores in the Phoenix area and sales rose quickly.
Paul and Stephen Stachel, long-time sports merchandise retailers, first met Ainge when he stopped in their shop to talk hats. The Stachels were then the proprietors of the Arizona Sports Club, a two-store company also specializing in team-licensed merchandise. A bond was formed and in 1996 the two companies came together to create the Hat Club. Ainge has since sold his ownership in Hat Club and today the company is continued to be owned and operated by the Stachels. Hat Club has since become one of the largest independent all-hat store companies in the U.S., with stores in multiple states and worldwide at HatClub.com.
“Therefore, being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ: By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand and rejoice in hope of the glory of God” (Romans 5:1, 2).
God set us apart when we received Jesus as our Lord and Savior. Our decision was motivated by faith, which He honors with peace and grace.
It takes something more durable than the optimism of youth or stoic
resolve to establish and then advance one’s career. And in today’s
fast-paced and demanding workplaces, even a hard-won competitive
advantage is soon spent. So, something more long-lasting is needed: and
this is Alpha Performance.
What it is
Alpha Performance is the apex of the hierarchy of competence; a
higher and more continuous competitive advantage. And this personal
power is achieved through a practical philosophy involving the whole
person, head (logic), heart (emotions), and hands (action). And being
holistic strengthens willpower.
Alpha Performers:
are solution-orientated, and have a can-do constructive mindset
get things done, being action orientated
inspire themselves being emotionally involved in what they do
improve their expertise to deliver high standard results, consistently
The principles, Attitude, Action, Inspire and Improve will be expanded later.
Why it’s important
Highly competent individuals build a professional reputation, command
the best pay and conditions, and have a passport to a rewarding career.
Being among the best in your field is also the best protection against
inflation. It secures your position as companies retain their most
competent and productive staff. At the same time, it improves your
earning power and promotion prospects since you are essential to the
organization.
And the good news; is it’s achievable.
The pendulum continues to swing away from formal power (making the
office and its status redundant) and towards reliance on those with
personal power; Alpha Performers. However, it doesn’t happen overnight
or by itself.
But before learning how to become an Alpha Performer, first, we need
to understand the barriers to advancement, in other words, why people
fail to achieve their full potential and succeed in their careers.
Why many fail
As adults, we work out what was put in by others during our formative
years, a mixture of good and bad, positive and negative. Too much of
the wrong stuff distorts and damages our perceptions; emotional and
psychological damage done in childhood has deep roots and bears bitter
fruit. In other words, garbage in garbage out, such as fear and
prejudice, and other weaknesses become barriers to success, such as low
self-esteem a major obstacle.
It’s poignant and possibly painful to ponder having one’s default set
for failure nurtured by family, society, and culture. And this helps
explain why some people can be awkward, dysfunctional even toxic.
Nevertheless, we can change; reform is possible. If an individual, a
complex composition of thoughts and feelings, has been wrongly
programmed–the root of the problem–then the answer is to re-program the
thinking.
There is no need for a deep psychological examination; simply replace
the negative and destructive with the positive and constructive. If we
want to achieve a different result, it stands to reason we need to do
something different. So long as we can find a strong enough reason to
make it happen.
The road to success
The essential ingredients for success are having the correct values,
convictions, and attitudes, including a wholehearted commitment to its
achievement. And this enables us to take our foot off the brake and
apply the accelerator.
We become what we think and do
Charles Reade (1814-1884) illustrates this, “Sow a thought, and you
reap an act; Sow an act, and you reap a habit; Sow a habit, and you reap
a character; Sow a character, and you reap a destiny.” Our habitual way
of thinking governs our approach to life, and attitudes impact results.
Therefore, it’s essential to read, watch, listen and do the things that
will benefit and not hinder or be detrimental.
For example, some years ago, I stopped reading tabloid newspapers and
started reading the broadsheets, dramatically improving my English
language and critical thinking, which helped me gain a Master of Science
degree, a competitive advantage. I did something different; I changed
my reading habits and advanced my career. Charles Reade knew what he was
talking about.
How to become an Alpha Performer
Put the principles into practice and keep on putting them into
practice until they become a habit. Because you are leaving a familiar
state and working towards something new, you will probably experience
some uncertainty, particularly during the transition phase as you’re
treading new ground, a perfectly natural response.
And this is where having a personal philosophy (the seeds of action)
enters the picture, a core belief, as your attitude drives your
behavior, enabling you to put your foot firmly on the accelerator.
Therefore, it needs to be well-thought-out and written as an Action
Plan. The advantage of committing it to paper is that you can manage
your progress, keeping you focused on each task one at a time. Think of
it as designing your formula for success. To this end, it helps to
appreciate the benefits on offer.
Benefits
Becoming an Alpha Performer is beneficial in many ways. You
concentrate your energies on pursuing excellence and fulfilling your
potential. You’re on a mission, which means you have a purpose, and
people with purpose have power.
Having direction, you know where you’re going, preventing drift and
wasting energy. It’s also cathartic because you’re cleaning up the
garbage from the past, making the most of your skills and attributes by
overcoming inner friction. Combined, this aids mental and emotional
health, enhances self-respect, improves confidence, and gives you a firm
foundation. And it secures your current employment, makes you more
employable, and puts you in the frame for promotion.
Significant benefits like these provide a sense of hope and optimism
for a better future and are strong motivators. Once you start this
journey, other possibilities open up; quite an adventure.
Principles and practice
The right attitude is the starting point for success. However,
changing your attitude is difficult, but it’s relatively easy to change
your behavior. Once I changed my driving habits, my attitude toward road
safety in particular and safety in general also changed. It’s possible
to re-program yourself and change your life for the better.
Therefore, developing the right attitude, a selfless approach to
work, and going the extra mile to get the job done, is the way forward.
And it’s achieved by following this word of advice; “Whatever task lies
in your hand, do it with all your might...” (Ec. 9:10. NEB). Taking
action and doing a professional job makes you feel good about yourself,
and confidence improves, starting a virtuous upward cycle. It’s
essential to keep fit and healthy as this helps you stay motivated and
mentally alert.
Taking action also improves self-discipline, that inner power that
keeps you working until you realize the objective, giving everything
100%, even through difficult conditions, without supervision. And this
cultivates a solution-orientated, can-do constructive mindset. After a
while, setting and achieving high standards becomes a habit; your modus
operandi.
A salary ensures we go to work, but we need to be inspired, excited,
and emotionally involved to release the energy to keep us there, perform
well, develop, grow, and stay enthusiastic. When our heart is stirred
we automatically go the extra mile and put in whatever effort is
required to achieve our desired goal. As a result, morale rises, which
helps maintain momentum. If it’s not forthcoming on the job, we must
inspire ourselves or find something that does.
It can be something simple, such as a motto. The one that stirs me,
to this day, is “To serve to strive and not to yield,” the Outward Bound
School Motto. It’s a challenge, like being on a noble quest; uplifting.
Keeping ourselves inspired can be difficult, and it’s why we need a
vision, a place in the future we want to inhabit, and the
self-discipline to stick to the game plan. However, if what we do and
where we are no longer inspires us, despite all our efforts, then it’s
time to move.
Improve is the fourth principle, as there’s no resting on one’s
laurels. We need to challenge ourselves to be as efficient and effective
as possible, gain a competitive advantage, and retain it by becoming an
Alpha Performer.
Alpha Performers strive to progress to get the best out of themselves
and never give an excuse for poor performance. “From well to better
daily self surpassed,” said William Wordsworth’s Happy Warrior is their
watchword. It amounts to being a lifelong student.
Alpha Performers can go all the way!
As you progress and demonstrate a consistently high level of
competence, you register on people’s radar and gain personal power,
opening the way to other possibilities. However, there is only so much
one person can achieve, no matter how effective they are. The next step
is to develop this into political power–essential if you want to start
your own business.
Individual success is the catalyst that starts the party and attracts
other productive, like-minded individuals. Develop alliances to unite
people’s impulses to achieve a common goal–such as the organization’s
vision–and you turn personal power into political power the path to the
C-suite.
I’ve always found that when relationships were healthy, people
cooperated, and it was easier to secure their commitment to a course of
action. Senior management’s role is to assist these relationships to
blossom and, at the same time, prevent healthy competition from
descending into destructive power struggles.
Long-term benefits
Achieving corporate results to high standards, again and again, gains
personal power and secures a well-paid future. Contributing to the
organization’s success has a positive psychological and emotional impact
and is energizing. Organizations invest in their principal performers:
often leading to advanced qualifications and more challenging work. For
the company, it means repeat business, always an advantage for the
individual.
It’s also worth remembering you are paid in two currencies at the end
of each month. First is the folding stuff, and you know what to do with
that; the other is experience, which you turn into more folding stuff
later in life. Ask any gray-haired consultant.
Summary
Being efficient and effective and gaining a competitive advantage is a
part of the success equation. But becoming an Alpha Performer is the
ultimate competitive advantage, as it ensures success over the long
term. Alpha Performers develop and use their talents and skills to the
maximum, set and achieve high standards and stay ahead of the field. And
this makes them the most employable and promotable people on the
planet, regardless of the economic circumstances.
The sooner you develop the Alpha Performance mindset, the better, but
it’s never too late to start. Knowing you fulfilled your potential,
bestows a great sense of satisfaction, especially in later life. Then
there are no regrets.
This article is from my book How to Revolutionize Your Working Life
and advance your career and is based on a body of empirical data gained
from various cultures over several decades. Once I find the right
publisher, it will be available to the public.
Experienced management consultant; specializing in
troubleshooting and reengineering departments internationally.
Implementing changes to improve performance.
“And Jesus called a little child unto him, and set him in the midst of them, And said, Verily I say unto you, except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven. Whosoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, the same is greatest in the kingdom of heaven” (Matthew 18:2-4).
Jesus gives clear instruction on how to enter the kingdom of heaven: be converted, be humble, and become like a child. Children are quick to believe. This is the way God wants us to be—quick to believe and accept His Word without question.
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