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XXXVI

Filed Under: Crossfit

Today is my birthday. It’s been a good one so far.

I think I’m going to look back at my 35th year and say it was a pivotal one for me. In the last six months, I’ve made some major changes in my life. I sought help for my depression. I started doing Crossfit. I totally changed the way I eat. I lost over 35 pounds. I’m in the best physical and emotional shape of my life. God has been very good in seeing me through some tough times.

To celebrate, I did a special birthday workout that I named “XXXVI.” And yes, it kicked me hard.

36 Pull ups
36 Box jumps (24″)
36 GHD Sit ups
36 Kettlebell Swings (55lb)
36 GHD Back Extensions
36 Kettlebell Sumo Deadlift High Pulls (70lb)
36 Dips
36 Thrusters (45lb)
36 Burpees
36 Double unders

All done in 27:45.

January 29, 2009 By Wade 4 Comments

The Mission of God

Filed Under: Books

I’m finishing up The Mission of God by Christopher J. Wright. Scot McKnight has recommended this book like crazy and I understand why. It provides a rock solid argument for the missional nature of Scripture and helps us see that God as the very first missionary.

Get this book and read it. If you preach, it’ll give you tons of sermon ideas. If you teach a Bible class, you’ll want to use it in your class. It is easily turning out to be one of the most helpful books I’ve read in a long time.

January 20, 2009 By Wade 3 Comments

Does Lust Discriminate?

Filed Under: Random

Most of the material I’ve read so far seems to assume that lust is a problem that is eating men alive. But what about the ladies? Do women struggle with lust too or is it a male-dominated issue?