Blogs

HERE I AM – TALK TO ME
Gym owner Ben Booker’s post read, “My contact info is plastered all over. DM and we can talk.” Now that’s a gym owner that seriously wants to engage with members.…
Responding to the Storm
2020 has been a rough year for everyone. Pandemics, fires, earthquakes, and literal storms! Navigating this time is tough, no one can deny that. Recently, I've gone through some experiences…
Muscular Christianity (Redefined)
I came across the term muscular Christianity the other day when I was reading a book called Every Body Matters by Gary Thomas. Those two words put together resonated deeply with my…
Quietly Seeking the “X”…
        As I was talking to my new friend Rusty on the beach last week, I glanced over my shoulder to see his wife under their canopy…
Proof Through The Night
BLOG: It’s Flag Day and like “Leg Day” we need to persevere THROUGH the night. God will give you strength. That is the hope you can cling to even if…
Relying on God in the Midst of Failure
Being a top tier athlete comes with top tier frustration. There are times when we are on top and there are times when nothing goes our way. But in the…
Face to Face…at the End of the Race
“Mountaintops are for views and inspirations, but fruit is grown in the valley.” ~ Billy Graham With my gym being closed, I have settled into a great morning routine of…
Grace Reveals the Artist and His Painting
As a gym owner, strength coach, and bodybuilder I've been thrown for a loop. I'm sure many of you feel the same. This is a different time for us all.…
Real CrossFit
Pick up your cross daily and crucify your old life. Be willing to endure whatever may come your way. The more you endure struggle and hardship the stronger you will…
Fasting Fear for Lent
By Jonnie Goodmanson I recently took on a challenge after listening to a sermon on Fear vs. Faith. I think the challenge was a bit of a stretch when the…
A Picture of Peace…
Wow. How crazy is life right now? This virus certainly has thrown a kink in our "normal" schedules right? The training studio I own was just shut down by the…
Deadlift
We need to deadlift physically, but should know that God is the ultimate dead lifter. We are stabilizers and God is the mobilizer. The resurrection is the foundation of our…