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    Their ears are open for knowledge.

Proverbs 18:15

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FITNESS

“Fat in Church”

Article Excerpt: But a potentially larger crisis is looming in the pews of churches across America. In fact, statistics suggest that the church today may indeed be in worse condition than the general population. A 2006 Purdue study found that the fundamental Christians are by far the heaviest of all religious groups led by the Baptists with a 30% obesity rate compared with Jews at 1%, Buddhists and Hindus at 0.7%.

http://www.foxnews.com/opinion/2012/06/03/obesity-epidemic-in-america-churches/

 

“Overweight and Obesity Statistics-Weight-control Information Network”

Article Excerpt: Data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, 2009–2010

• More than 2 in 3 adults are considered to be overweight or obese.
• More than 1 in 3 adults are considered to be obese.
• More than 1 in 20 adults are considered to have extreme obesity.
• About one-third of children and adolescents ages 6 to 19 are considered to be overweight or obese.
• More than 1 in 6 children and adolescents ages 6 to 19 are considered to be obese.

http://win.niddk.nih.gov/statistics/

 

“Eating a big breakfast fights obesity and disease”

 Article Excerpt: Whether you hope to lose weight or just stay healthy, what you eat is a crucial factor. The right nutrients can not only trim your waistline, but also provide energy, improve your mood, and stave off disease. Now a Tel Aviv University researcher has found that it’s not just what you eat — but when.

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/08/130805131011.htm

 

“16 Ways to Lose Weight Fast”

Article Excerpt: “I reached my goal weight after I stopped routinely buying snacks at the grocery store. If I wanted a bag of chips or a candy bar, I had to walk to the store to get it. That inconvenience usually made me ignore my cravings.” —Heather Del Baso, Worcester, MA

http://www.health.com/health/gallery/0,,20501331,00.html

 

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FINANCES

“Six Steps to Debt Free Living”

Article Excerpt: A written plan is an absolute necessity to escape debt’s death grip. This plan’s success depends on your family doing two things: creating an itemized list of all your expenses, in their order of importance. And two, classifying our needs, wants and desires.

http://www.focusonthefamily.com/lifechallenges/managing_money/breaking_free_from_debt/six_steps_to_debtfree_living.aspx

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MARRIAGE

“Marriage Quiz” Cobb Counseling and Consulting

Article Excerpt: This questionnaire focuses on eight dimensions of a healthy, well-connected marriage, namely conflict resolution, partnership, support, trust, togetherness, emotional intimacy, warmth/affection, and chemistry. It highlights those dimensions that are currently strengths in your relationship and those that may need to be worked areas.

http://www.nathancobb.com/support-files/marriagequiz.pdf

“5 Steps to Building Your Christian Marriage”

Article Excerpt: Set aside time each day to pray with your spouse. My husband and I have found that first thing in the morning is the best time for us. We ask God to fill us with His Holy Spirit and give us strength for the day ahead. It brings us closer together as we care for each other every day.

http://christianity.about.com/od/practicaltools/p/christianmarria.htm

SPIRITUAL ENRICHMENT

       “5 Tips to Deepen Your Relationship with God”

Article Excerpt:We all want a deeper relationship with God and seek it in different ways though we don’t always feel as if we’re getting very far. Part of the problem is that often we’re focused on a feeling which is no real judge of our walk with God. Other things like sin keep us from getting closer to God. Barring sin though, if we’re not drawing closer to God, what can we do?

http://www.crosswalk.com/blogs/dr-paul-j-dean/5-tips-to-deepen-your-relationship-with-god-11632453.html

 

“How Can I Increase my Faith?”

Article Excerpt: Beginning our journey of faith with God requires that we immerse ourselves in His Word (Romans 10:17; 1 Peter 2:2). We must learn about His love, His justice, His mercy, and His plan. We must form a relationship with Him, so that we can know Him personally through His Son, Jesus Christ (John 17:3). We should ask Him to reveal Himself to us and change us. The Bible promises that if we seek God, we will find Him (Matthew 7:7). And if we allow Him to, He will transform us into new people who can know His will (Romans 12:2).

http://www.gotquestions.org/increase-my-faith.html