It is Biblical to pursue that which is uncomfortable. God does not call us to sit idly by in our comfortable ivory towers and be peacefully living in bliss. He calls us into the mud, into the ugly, and to standing against the world in a way that honors him. We are called to a God-honoring adventure towards transformation. In order to succeed, we must become strong people. But what is being strong, and how does that honor God?

The holiday season often brings a mix of joy and stress, especially when it comes to food. Thanksgiving meals, Christmas dinners, and all the candies that accompany them can be derailing for many people. In fact, it is estimated that Americans entire yearly weight gain occurs in the months of November and December, and then is maintained throughout the other ten months. So how should we handle this time if we have strength and fitness goals?

strength doesn’t come naturally—it’s something you have to build. Starting in our mid-30s, we lose muscle through a process called sarcopeni