Author: Tom in Chicago

  • It’s the Thought that Counts…

      Everything related to God’s will for our lives has to do with being saved and being sanctified.  That is…

  • The Program: Krav Maga Training

    “For God has not given us a spirit of timidity, but of power and love and self-discipline.” 2 Timothy 1:7…

  • The Program: Travel Planning

    Whether you travel for work or on vacation, maintaining your fitness program on the road is all about planning.  This…

  • Completely…

    This is one of my favorite songs and there are a few lines that always serve as a good reminder…

  • The Program: How I Train

    This is part two of the Program.  We covered nutrition and now we are going to go over working out.…

  • The Program: Nutrition

    This is my Lemon Pepper Chicken Dusted with Garlic and Caramelized Onion  served with broccoli THIS MAY SEEM LIKE A…

  • Making this Life So Beautiful!

    Do you ever go through periods where every song you hear seems to resonate with you or seems to be…

  • The Program: Introduction

    Therefore I urge you, brethren, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living and holy sacrifice, acceptable…

  • “Here I Stand…”

    October 31, 1517, Martin Luther posted his 95 Theses in confronting the false doctrine of the universal (catholic) church.  So…

  • Listening with My Heart

    “Listen my son and be wise, And direct your heart in the way” Proverbs 23:19 Listening has always been an…

  • Things My Dad Taught Me

    Today is Saturday, October 25, 2014 and we laid my dad to rest today.  It is finally the end of…

  • Jesus Wept

    John 11:35, the shortest verse in the Bible.  It is only two words, but it is a remarkably profound statement…

  • “Oceans” and Fear

    I cannot think of any place that I am more uncomfortable than in the ocean waters.  It’s deep, it’s dark,…