Tag: God

Making sense of the senseless: The Texas church shooting massacre

Making sense of the senseless: The Texas church shooting massacre
Are there any words to make sense of the senseless tragedy that occurred in Texas? Why can’t people go to church in peace? Why are people so angry and hate-filled that they feel compelled to shoot up a church and take the lives of peaceful worshipers on a Sunday morning which was once seen as... Read more »
By Elana Anthony,
November 6, 2017 at 3:50 pm • 

Gay Christian mom blogger Glennon Doyle gives me hope

Gay Christian mom blogger Glennon Doyle gives me hope
Social media is all abuzz with the latest story about the Christian mom blogger, Glennon Doyle, and her engagement to retired soccer star Abby Wambach.  I’m not a soccer fan. Never heard of Abby Wambach. I’m also not familiar with Glennon Doyle’s blog. The story caught my eye because of its title in the Washington... Read more »
By Elana Anthony,
February 21, 2017 at 5:56 pm • 

Too much work can kill you, the Labor Day I almost died

Too much work can kill you, the Labor Day I almost died
On September 2nd of 2011 I was admitted to the hospital for flu like symptoms. It was the Labor Day weekend I’ll never forget.  The truth is, I felt worse than any flu. Inside, I thought, just maybe, I might die. I had all kinds of stuff happening to my body for which I will... Read more »
By Elana Anthony,
September 5, 2016 at 9:36 pm • 
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Can mountains really move? They can through prayer!

Can mountains really move? They can through prayer!
Have you ever felt like there was a mountain in front of you that there was no way possible you could get around or over it? Have you ever prayed so hard about something, not knowing how you would make it through? I have time and time again. Most often people relate this experience to finances,... Read more »
By Elana Anthony,
May 7, 2015 at 10:12 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 • 

Why are you mad at me about the Preachers of LA?

Why are you mad at me about the Preachers of LA?
I just don’t get it. When I blogged “5 Reasons Preachers of LA Shame the Church” never did I think that people would respond by being mad with me. But, I’m not surprised. That’s why there’s that old expression, “Don’t shoot the messenger,” because it’s easier to do just that. People want to attack me... Read more »
By Elana Anthony,
November 18, 2013 at 8:12 am • 
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Stuck in a Rut? Three Simple Steps to Uplift Your Spirits

Stuck in a Rut? Three Simple Steps to Uplift Your Spirits
Every season, without fail, there’s a workout to help get your body in shape to match the weather. There’s the how-to-get-bikini-abs-for-summer workout, or the how-to-get-those-thighs-in-shape-for-leather-weather, and so on and so forth.  Partially practical. Interestingly intriguing. And may be mildly motivating for some, and wildly so for others–and that’s great. In a world where we have more... Read more »
By Elana Anthony,
October 12, 2013 at 10:28 pm • 

Trained by hardship and discipline

Trained by hardship and discipline
As someone who’s done all kinds of fitness workouts and routines, nothing has been more difficult and beneficial than being trained by hardship and discipline. It’s not an actual workout anyone sets out to do either. At least I didn’t. I literally stumbled upon it in my Christian walk–pun intended. I, like many others, thought... Read more »
By Elana Anthony,
October 5, 2013 at 10:59 pm • 
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    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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