Category: Spirituality

From domestic violence to DePaul University graduate--it was the day that changed my life.

From domestic violence to DePaul University graduate--it was the day that changed my life.
Today is a foggy day in Chicago. And whenever that happens, I can’t help but remember the day I’ll never forget. We all have that one day when something so magnificent, so marvelous, so mind-blowing happens that you know you will never forget it. Well, mine wasn’t the first two. Mine was awful. It was... Read more »
By Elana Anthony,
March 10, 2015 at 11:00 am • 

Heal your heart, practice forgiveness

Heal your heart, practice forgiveness
Recently a dear friend betrayed me by creating all kinds of chaos, drama, and distrust within my family.  As a mom of six daughters, that’s not too difficult to do with our feelings as fragile and frayed as our skirts and dresses. A peaceful, pleasant, family occasion turned ugly with people using “fighting words” which,... Read more »
By Elana Anthony,
June 26, 2014 at 9:13 am • 

Faith and fitness, the perfect blend

Faith and fitness, the perfect blend
You can train the body, and you can do exercises for your mind. But, what I’ve found is that faith and fitness is the perfect blend. I didn’t always emphasize the spiritual aspect of diet, nutrition, and exercise. I mean, I loved God, but my focus on my “spirit man” was like a mint the... Read more »
By Elana Anthony,
June 11, 2014 at 8:04 am • 
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Did you know there is a $68 million church on the South Side of Chicago?

Did you know there is a $68 million church on the South Side of Chicago?
You may not know or believe it, but there is actually a $68 million state-of-the-art facility and church in the West Pullman area on the South Side of Chicago! You may be like me and never even knew such a place existed, but it’s true, and it’s real, and it’s beautiful, and now I’m even... Read more »
By Elana Anthony,
February 23, 2014 at 10:09 pm • 

Black people are making me sick

Black people are making me sick
I am sorry to say it. And I feel bad having to write these words. But I must let it out. I can’t take it anymore. I have to get it out because I can’t take it! Black people are making me sick! Okay, let me clarify this because I know these are powerful words coming... Read more »
By Elana Anthony,
December 9, 2013 at 8:36 am • 

PBS series "The African Americans" honors veterans of the past

PBS series "The African Americans" honors veterans of the past
When my mother told me to watch Henry Louis Gates, Jr.’s PBS series “The African Americans,” I didn’t realize I would be learning about African American veterans. Today of all days, is a day to honor them.  But my words seem so insignificant and trivial in comparison to the risks our ancestors made in order... Read more »
By Elana Anthony,
November 11, 2013 at 12:48 pm • 
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Reality TV: Is it all scripted crap and nonsense?

Reality TV: Is it all scripted crap and nonsense?
As someone with zero interest in reality programs, I was elated when I saw that “Preachers of LA” was airing. I thought, for once, there will be something positive and inspiring that literally shows the heart and soul of life outside of the pulpit of anointed, powerful men of God. And what better men to show... Read more »
By Elana Anthony,
October 22, 2013 at 8:32 pm • 

Mom of 6 responds to Maria Kang

Mom of 6 responds to Maria Kang
Dear Maria Kang, I sat in the background and watched this debacle unfold about your picture on Facebook and felt it was high time I respond to you. So let’s just cut the chase and get right to the point because here is what I want to say to you: YOU GO GIRL!I can’t believe that women, people,... Read more »
By Elana Anthony,
October 21, 2013 at 12:44 pm • 

Preachers of LA raise more eyebrows than hands of approval

Preachers of LA raise more eyebrows than hands of approval
Well, the Preachers of LA have touched a nerve across the saved, sanctified, and filled with the Holy Ghost folk of America, and consequently, have raised more eyebrows than holy hands to the Lord in approval. What on earth were these men thinking? In 5 Reasons Preachers of LA shame the church, I point out that... Read more »
By Elana Anthony,
October 20, 2013 at 10:14 pm • 
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Church hopping: The other Sunday marathon

Church hopping: The other Sunday marathon
Today at 6 am, while many were either sleeping or loading up on carbs for the Bank of America Chicago Marathon, I was loading on the other Sunday marathon I do every week. It’s called church hopping which is getting up and attending one early morning Sunday service, only to turn around, regroup, and then do a... Read more »
By Elana Anthony,
October 13, 2013 at 9:24 pm • 
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    Elana Anthony

    I am a wife and mother blessed to have six daughters who fill my home with love and laughter. My passion is writing and teaching, but most especially inspiring people to live healthy lives in my faith-filled fitness classes. My dream is to have my own faith and fitness TV show where people from all the world collectively join together on our "temple" building project of enjoying optimal health. I am a certified group fitness instructor by the Aerobics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA), and earned graduate degrees in Writing from DePaul University, in addition to a degree in Exercise Science and Health Promotion from the California University of Pennsylvania. I have seen and experienced the hand of God work and move in my life, and consider it an honor and blessing to be saved to serve.

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