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Spiritually Strong: The Ultimate 6-Week Guide to Building Your Body and Soul
Spiritually Strong is a six-week program designed to help you get in better shape spiritually and physically. As Timothy says, "For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come" (4:8). This book teaches you how to train yourself in godliness through the implementation of six disciplines--Bible study, prayer, fasting, healthy living, financial stewardship, and serving others.
By exercising your spiritual core on a daily basis, you will learn
Study the Bible and understand what God is saying to you.
Pray with power.
Incorporate periodic fasting into your life.
Honor God with your body through nutritious eating and exercise.
Practice good stewardship of the resources God has given you.
Serve others in humility as an outward demonstration of God's love.
As you learn to submit to God in each of these areas of your life, you'll discover the joy that accompanies self-discipline. Your daily steps of obedience will translate into giant strides in your walk with the Lord.
By exercising your spiritual core on a daily basis, you will learn
Study the Bible and understand what God is saying to you.
Pray with power.
Incorporate periodic fasting into your life.
Honor God with your body through nutritious eating and exercise.
Practice good stewardship of the resources God has given you.
Serve others in humility as an outward demonstration of God's love.
As you learn to submit to God in each of these areas of your life, you'll discover the joy that accompanies self-discipline. Your daily steps of obedience will translate into giant strides in your walk with the Lord.
208 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 6, 2015
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December 8, 2014
Spiritually Strong: The Ultimate 6-Week Guide to Building Your Body and Soul by Kristen Feola is loaded with tangible nuggets of applicable counsel to enhance your walk with the Lord. This book is definitely worth your attention as the author pairs her passion for the Lord together with her Personal Training expertise in a winning combination to bring about positive transformation in the life of the reader!
Spiritually Strong: The Ultimate 6-Week Guide to Building Your Body and Soul by Kristen Feola is a straightforward no nonsense look at how to directly apply the truths of God’s word to nearly every area of the reader’s life. The book’s main theme is the fundamental principle that to gain an increased spiritual awareness in one’s life, it is essential that we develop our heart, soul, and body through structured daily disciplines. The ideology that “you cannot be a disciple without discipline” is a repetitive message consistently conveyed throughout the reading of this work.
Utilizing an abundant amount of scripture references coupled with many quotes from renowned theologians for confirmation, Feola’s stand on an active pursuance of Christ through aggressive self management is clear. She is candid and authentic throughout the book, as she shares struggles and challenges she has encountered at various junctures in her life. She is very encouraging and assures the reader that persistence and submission will translate into a more meaningful and joyous relationship with the Lord.
Feola provides a beautiful picture of what a strong relationship with the Lord should look like as she reflects upon her own walk with God. She asserts that the key to obtaining such closeness to Christ is through a consistent disciplined plan. She breaks down the significant areas of focus into six divisions: bible study, prayer, fasting, healthy living, financial stewardship, and serving.
The final portion of the book lays out a six week program designed to help the reader become a more spiritually and physically strong person. Each day of the week is methodically organized into six a fore mentioned categories with a specific action plan provided under each heading. Feola provides a detailed blueprint of the day beginning with the study of God’s word conjoined with a responsive prayer and progressing with ideas for meals, exercise, money, and service projects.
This is book is a great resource.
I was very excited to read Spiritually Strong: The Ultimate 6-Week Guide to Building Your Body and Soul, because of my previous and continued experience with the book: The Ultimate Guide to the Daniel Fast Diet by Kristen Feola. I found this maiden voyage book to be filled with a plethora of wonderful devotions and delicious healthful recipes to feed my heart and tummy. I have utilized (and continue to use) her first book throughout the years, as you can see from the dog eared pages and highlighted recipes. After reading this latest book, I am certain that within a year or two, it too will have a worn look from much page turning and referencing.
Kristen’s desire to see people grow closer to the Lord through daily discipline is clearly perceptible in this soon to be released book: Spiritually Strong~The Ultimate 6-Week Guide to Building Your Body and Soul. Her enthusiasm is contagious. You will be enriched and enlightened if you chose to read it! Pre-order here. This book will be released January 6, 2015.
Thank you to Zondervan Publishing for this Review Copy of Spiritually Strong by Kristen Feola. I was not required to write a favorable review, only to read this work in its entirety. The opinions within the review are strictly my own.
Spiritually Strong: The Ultimate 6-Week Guide to Building Your Body and Soul by Kristen Feola is a straightforward no nonsense look at how to directly apply the truths of God’s word to nearly every area of the reader’s life. The book’s main theme is the fundamental principle that to gain an increased spiritual awareness in one’s life, it is essential that we develop our heart, soul, and body through structured daily disciplines. The ideology that “you cannot be a disciple without discipline” is a repetitive message consistently conveyed throughout the reading of this work.
Utilizing an abundant amount of scripture references coupled with many quotes from renowned theologians for confirmation, Feola’s stand on an active pursuance of Christ through aggressive self management is clear. She is candid and authentic throughout the book, as she shares struggles and challenges she has encountered at various junctures in her life. She is very encouraging and assures the reader that persistence and submission will translate into a more meaningful and joyous relationship with the Lord.
Feola provides a beautiful picture of what a strong relationship with the Lord should look like as she reflects upon her own walk with God. She asserts that the key to obtaining such closeness to Christ is through a consistent disciplined plan. She breaks down the significant areas of focus into six divisions: bible study, prayer, fasting, healthy living, financial stewardship, and serving.
The final portion of the book lays out a six week program designed to help the reader become a more spiritually and physically strong person. Each day of the week is methodically organized into six a fore mentioned categories with a specific action plan provided under each heading. Feola provides a detailed blueprint of the day beginning with the study of God’s word conjoined with a responsive prayer and progressing with ideas for meals, exercise, money, and service projects.
This is book is a great resource.
I was very excited to read Spiritually Strong: The Ultimate 6-Week Guide to Building Your Body and Soul, because of my previous and continued experience with the book: The Ultimate Guide to the Daniel Fast Diet by Kristen Feola. I found this maiden voyage book to be filled with a plethora of wonderful devotions and delicious healthful recipes to feed my heart and tummy. I have utilized (and continue to use) her first book throughout the years, as you can see from the dog eared pages and highlighted recipes. After reading this latest book, I am certain that within a year or two, it too will have a worn look from much page turning and referencing.
Kristen’s desire to see people grow closer to the Lord through daily discipline is clearly perceptible in this soon to be released book: Spiritually Strong~The Ultimate 6-Week Guide to Building Your Body and Soul. Her enthusiasm is contagious. You will be enriched and enlightened if you chose to read it! Pre-order here. This book will be released January 6, 2015.
Thank you to Zondervan Publishing for this Review Copy of Spiritually Strong by Kristen Feola. I was not required to write a favorable review, only to read this work in its entirety. The opinions within the review are strictly my own.
April 27, 2015
In this book, Kristin walks you through how to set up a six-week plan on getting the basic of both your faith and physical health in shape. She gives a structured day by day Bible reading and devotional plan, prayer suggestions, as well as daily work-out plans and exercises.
This book is great for any Christian. but I feel it is strongly tailored towards newer Christians or anyone who feels like they've let their faith lack a little. I love that she has a structured plan included in the book, because it doesn't give the reader much excuse for starting this if they truly want to.
For anyone looking to get their faith back on track or strengthen their prayer life and exercises, this is a great choice!
This book is great for any Christian. but I feel it is strongly tailored towards newer Christians or anyone who feels like they've let their faith lack a little. I love that she has a structured plan included in the book, because it doesn't give the reader much excuse for starting this if they truly want to.
For anyone looking to get their faith back on track or strengthen their prayer life and exercises, this is a great choice!
June 22, 2018
Great bible study and definitely unlike any others I have read. It includes a daily devotional and a physical workout. I will probably go through this book again.
August 27, 2018
Love so much rereading!
February 14, 2015
Friday, February 13, 2015
Spiritually Strong: The Ultimate 6-Week Guide to Building Your Body and Soul by Kristen Feola, © 2014
This six-week program of spiritual and physical exercises is easy to incorporate into your daily life, yet its effects will change you forever. Flex your spiritual muscles and discover the joy of living out God's calling with renewed energy and purpose ...
I promise to push you to do more than you would do on your own.
--author Kristen Feola
Spiritually Strong reflects on the comparison of caring for our body and for our soul. Parallel in preparation ~ warmup, exercises, cooldown, and daily action challenge; to begin and stay with it. I go to a morning aerobics class followed by a stretching class three times a week. I am maintaining. Exerting more energy, walking the other days would benefit my health in these winter days. Join me in having Kristen Feola as our very own "personal trainer" in these six weeks.
Exercises in a periodized program are changed frequently to prevent your muscles from adapting to your routine.
--Spiritually Strong, 126
The same with spiritual exercise for your heart, mind, soul, and strength; apply assigned Scripture passage, study questions, reflect on what God has shown you, and pray.
Nutritious!
Jeremiah 15:16 ~
"Your words were found and I ate them,
And Your words became for me a joy and the delight of my heart;
For I have been called by Your name, O LORD God of hosts."
These six weeks focus on Commitment, Power, Perseverance, Joy, Peace, and final week Victory, spiritually and physically ~ exercising, and meal planning too.
Part 1, The Core ~* presents the muscles of the physical and spiritual core, with an introduction to the exercises that strengthen them and a discussion about the importance of self-discipline in training.
Part 2, The Exercises ~* explains the six essential exercises for training the core: Bible study, prayer, fasting, healthy living, financial stewardship, and serving others.
Part 3, The Program ~* helps you name goals for your core conditioning program, establish a training schedule, and set the stage for your success. In this section, you’ll implement the spiritual and physical exercises during a six-week Bible study.
This book is laid out very well in sequence, first explaining benefits and how-to, followed by practical application. The Appendix has an exercise plan for each week, followed by Notes for further study references.
***Thank you to Linked-to-Lit for sending me a copy of Kristen Feola's Spiritually Strong: The Ultimate 6-Week Guide to Building Your Body and Soul. This review was written in my own words. No other compensation was received.***
Spiritually Strong: The Ultimate 6-Week Guide to Building Your Body and Soul by Kristen Feola, © 2014
This six-week program of spiritual and physical exercises is easy to incorporate into your daily life, yet its effects will change you forever. Flex your spiritual muscles and discover the joy of living out God's calling with renewed energy and purpose ...
I promise to push you to do more than you would do on your own.
--author Kristen Feola
Spiritually Strong reflects on the comparison of caring for our body and for our soul. Parallel in preparation ~ warmup, exercises, cooldown, and daily action challenge; to begin and stay with it. I go to a morning aerobics class followed by a stretching class three times a week. I am maintaining. Exerting more energy, walking the other days would benefit my health in these winter days. Join me in having Kristen Feola as our very own "personal trainer" in these six weeks.
Exercises in a periodized program are changed frequently to prevent your muscles from adapting to your routine.
--Spiritually Strong, 126
The same with spiritual exercise for your heart, mind, soul, and strength; apply assigned Scripture passage, study questions, reflect on what God has shown you, and pray.
Nutritious!
Jeremiah 15:16 ~
"Your words were found and I ate them,
And Your words became for me a joy and the delight of my heart;
For I have been called by Your name, O LORD God of hosts."
These six weeks focus on Commitment, Power, Perseverance, Joy, Peace, and final week Victory, spiritually and physically ~ exercising, and meal planning too.
Part 1, The Core ~* presents the muscles of the physical and spiritual core, with an introduction to the exercises that strengthen them and a discussion about the importance of self-discipline in training.
Part 2, The Exercises ~* explains the six essential exercises for training the core: Bible study, prayer, fasting, healthy living, financial stewardship, and serving others.
Part 3, The Program ~* helps you name goals for your core conditioning program, establish a training schedule, and set the stage for your success. In this section, you’ll implement the spiritual and physical exercises during a six-week Bible study.
This book is laid out very well in sequence, first explaining benefits and how-to, followed by practical application. The Appendix has an exercise plan for each week, followed by Notes for further study references.
***Thank you to Linked-to-Lit for sending me a copy of Kristen Feola's Spiritually Strong: The Ultimate 6-Week Guide to Building Your Body and Soul. This review was written in my own words. No other compensation was received.***
March 25, 2015
“Spiritually Strong is a six-week program designed to help you get in better shape spiritually and physically. As Timothy says, “For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come” (4:8). This book teaches you how to train yourself in godliness through the implementation of six disciplines—Bible study, prayer, fasting, healthy living, financial stewardship, and serving others.”
Spiritually Strong by Kristen Feola appears on the outside to perhaps be a weight loss or “healthy living” book. It is not what it appears. Yes, there is plenty of information about getting and keeping your physical self healthy. The book deals mostly with our getting and keeping our spiritual selves healthy by strengthening our spiritual core in the areas of Bible Study, Prayer, Fasting, Healthy Body, Financial Stewardship, and Serving Others.
The principles for each of these areas are biblically taught and then all of the areas of discipline are brought together over a sex-week program that is incorporated into your daily life, with it’s effect taking hold for the rest of your life.
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from the publisher through the BookLook Bloggers book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 : “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”
*Reviews of this book were posted at the following locations:
Amazon, Christian Book, Deeper Shopping, Goodreads, and to be featured on my blog at http://titus3.wordpress.com
Spiritually Strong by Kristen Feola appears on the outside to perhaps be a weight loss or “healthy living” book. It is not what it appears. Yes, there is plenty of information about getting and keeping your physical self healthy. The book deals mostly with our getting and keeping our spiritual selves healthy by strengthening our spiritual core in the areas of Bible Study, Prayer, Fasting, Healthy Body, Financial Stewardship, and Serving Others.
The principles for each of these areas are biblically taught and then all of the areas of discipline are brought together over a sex-week program that is incorporated into your daily life, with it’s effect taking hold for the rest of your life.
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from the publisher through the BookLook Bloggers book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 : “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”
*Reviews of this book were posted at the following locations:
Amazon, Christian Book, Deeper Shopping, Goodreads, and to be featured on my blog at http://titus3.wordpress.com
May 26, 2018
I loved reading this book; This isn't just a help book on getting physically fit, its also about getting your spiritual muscles in shape.
This book is also helpful to those who desire to change their lifestyle in a positive manner and becoming more financially responsible as well and Fasting. The author also has written The Daniel Fast.
I highly suggest this book, you will enjoy it.
This book is also helpful to those who desire to change their lifestyle in a positive manner and becoming more financially responsible as well and Fasting. The author also has written The Daniel Fast.
I highly suggest this book, you will enjoy it.
January 29, 2015
What a great book to read as my first book of 2015. Needed a jump start physically and spiritually. Very practical. Ready to put the plan into action.
May 29, 2015
Smart, and connecting spirit to body.
April 3, 2018
I like the concept of connecting spiritual disciples to physical exercise - but in places it stretches the metaphor a bit too far
February 18, 2021
Excellent resource that is Biblically based and very practical.
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