April/May 2011

In Memphis, Tennessee the largest faith-based clinic of its type in the United States has more than 36,000 patient visits per year. That’s a lot of positive Christian impact. Do you want to have a greater influence for good in your community? Dr. Morris says that a simple shift in your thinking can help those in your city discover that God is open for business twenty-four hours a day. [One of the top 4 areas for growth in faith and fitness in 2011.]

COMBAT READINESS TRAINING Are you a soldier that is ready for battle? Gain confidence with combat readiness training. This training program includes a complete printable guide that you can easily follow. Time to have some fun, train hard and become “soldier” strong physically and spiritually.

Churches often have programs for everything imaginable: food pantries, singles groups, men's breakfasts and more. Church leaders are discovering the value of offering really excellent fitness programs for their community. Laura Monica introduces a variety of fitness programs that will appeal to people of different fitness levels and interests. Discover how easy it can be to bring a fitness program to your church.

If you think a “G-free” diet means it is rated X (as in “Xtremely tasteless”) then get ready to renew your faith. There is hope for you and the many others affected by a diet filled with gluten. No need to keep asking, “Why me God?” Instead try these recipes and you’ll be saying “Wow! Thank you God for a gluten-free diet.” Includes 5 FREE printable gluten-free recipes that you can use now.

This Gluten-Free Salsa Chicken RECIPE is part of the series, The Gluten-Free Diet, Have Faith It’s Flavorful.

This Gluten-Free Sandwich Bread RECIPE is part of the series, The Gluten-Free Diet, Have Faith It’s Flavorful.

This Gluten-Free Oyako Donburi RECIPE is part of the series, The Gluten-Free Diet, Have Faith It’s Flavorful.

This Gluten-Free Waffles RECIPE is part of the series, The Gluten-Free Diet, Have Faith It’s Flavorful.

This Gluten-Free Lasagna RECIPE is part of the series, The Gluten-Free Diet, Have Faith It’s Flavorful.

Young men and big muscles --- Not every guy has them or even wants them but they all want a strong identity. From an early age Nick Wright has been bodybuilding. Now he wants to help build a team of young people that reach for more than weights and peer acceptance to find their true strength in Jesus Christ.

If you lost an arm from a shark attack how would it affect your outlook on life? Would you have the confidence to get back in the ocean? The movie Soul Surfer presents a vivid look at the life of Bethany Hamilton and her family. Faith & Fitness Magazine brings you a closer look into Bethany’s faith journey and fitness lifestyle in her own words. Use the discussion questions at the end of this article for a group conversation after you see the movie Soul Surfer.

Churches have nice looking steeples but do they produce much energy for a community? Magazine publisher Brad Bloom discusses the extremes in confidence from arrogance to fear. How confident are you in your faith, your fitness and in the impact you have on others?