Thrive in Five: Physical: July 2025
This Thrive in 5 will focus on how to benefit from the sunshine while still protecting our skin.
Thrive in 5 Physical
Thrive In 5: Physical – Bone Health
The skeletal system is very important to the human body.
Thrive In 5: Physical – Gut Health
This week’s Thrive in 5 will focus on what gut health is and how to improve it.
Thrive In 5: Healthy Sleep
One-third of all Americans report difficulty sleeping. Did you know that sleep has a vital role in physical health and can be considered just as important to health as nutrition and exercise?
Thrive In 5: Physical -Everyday Physical Activity
Any movement is better than no movement! Consistent daily movement can add up over time and result in health benefits.
Navigating Holiday Feasting
The holidays tend to be a time of excess, but how can clergy enjoy the socialization aspect without overindulging?
Getting Active
Long hours in the office planning for events or sermons, meetings with parishioners for coffee or meals, and balancing responsibilities at church, second jobs, or at home can be exhausting.
Protect your Heart
Metaphorically, the heart is considered the seat of emotions, desires, and character. Proverbs 4:23 (NIV) states “Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.”
Do You Need that Antibiotic?
Do You Need that Antibiotic? Church is meant to be a place of community where the body of believers share their life journey and grow in their relationships with God and each other. These interactions whether one on one, small groups, or a Sunday service are essential...
Do You Understand Your Health?
We live in a world inundated with information and opinions. However, accessing information does not equate to understanding. This is especially true regarding health.
Thrive In 5: Physical – When Being Too Sweet Is Bad
The demand on clergy is taxing. Ministry often demands more than pastors feel they can give. Add in bi-vocational, family needs, and a pandemic, it is easy to understand why a pastor’s personal health suffers.
Thrive In 5-Thrive in 5 Covid-19 Vaccine Facts
A timely look at some of the latest facts related to the COVID-19 vaccines.
Thrive In 5-Vacations and Your Health
…now is a good time to be intentional and plan for strategic days off leading up to the holidays and then for an extended time away from ministry-work sometime in the new year.
Thrive in 5: Physical- A Theological Perspective on Essence & Performance
A Theological Perspective on Essence & Performance In today’s world, some would argue that our human value is based upon function or performance. For example, assertions are made that the unborn child developing in her mother’s womb is not truly human or...
Thrive in 5: Physical- The Peloton Bike Commercial & A Fitness Focus
A Fitness Focus.
Thrive in 5: Physical- 5 The Necessity of Rest and Sleep
Five principles regarding rest.
Thrive in 5: Physical- Developing an Exercise Routine (Part 2)
Let us care for our bodies as stewards of the temples He has entrusted to us.
Thrive in 5: Physical- 5 Activities & Resources to get your blood pumping
Sometimes the best thing you can do for your spiritual life is to start exercising.
Thrive in 5: Physical- Caring for your Body
Here are 5 things you can do beginning today to take care of your body.
Thrive in 5: Physical
Living a healthy lifestyle requires physical activity.
Thrive in 5: Physical
Living a healthy lifestyle requires physical activity.
Thrive in 5: Physical
“Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your bodies” (the Apostle Paul, 1 Corinthians 6:19-20). God has created human...
Thrive in 5 – Physical – 5 Activities & Resources to get your blood pumping
Jesus said, “The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak,” implying that our physical bodies and energy levels do have an impact—for better or worse—on our spiritual lives and ability to be there for others. Sometimes the best thing you can do for your...