Getting Pumped... in Body, Soul, and Spirit

I’ve been riding my (new) bike to work lately. Trying to get this flab into a more decent shape. I’m making progress… I actually made it up all the hills today without getting off and walking!

It’s definitely true that getting in shape physically helps in every area of life. I feel more energetic, cheerful, and faith-filled when I’ve recently gotten sweaty. The physiology / psychology / spirituality link is undeniable. We are three-part beings. Ignoring any part of our being messes with the whole system. If you want to read more, Adrenaline and Stress by Archibald Hart does a great job of tackling all this from a practical, medical, and theological angle.

Bottom line: working out, forming authentic relationships, and spending time in the Bible are all equally vital to our overall health. None or more or less important—they simply focus on establishing health in different aspects of our total being. Although I’ve often thought and taught this, frankly, my physical body has been getting less attention than it needs. Feels great to begin practicing what I preach!