About
Meet Charlaine
I’m Charlaine Martin and “Life is Always an Adventure with God!” My husband and I love riding local bike trails, putzing around the sky in our single-engine plane, and sharing tickle bugs with our grandkids! Most of all, I love my Savior, Jesus Christ. I’m married to my Boaz, my Second Blessing, and live in Central Florida.
My joy is helping women discover that each one is on an adventure with God in everyday life. When that light bulb moment happens, and they realize their God-given value, I want to give Him all the glory and praise!
Adventure
Everywhere I go, God takes me on adventures. Some are wonderful, while others I don’t care to repeat. All of them have been challenges that have stretched me and grown my faith, drawing me closer to God. That adventure begins when we say yes to Jesus. Some adventures are spectacular, while others we don’t want to repeat, but all of them are blessings if we are willing to see His incredible work in our lives That’s why my tagline is, “Life is always an adventure with God!”
My Boaz and I love riding local bike trails, putzing around the sky in our single-engine plane, and sharing tickle bugs with our grandkids! Most of all, I love my Savior, Jesus Christ. I’m married to my Boaz, my Second Blessing, and live in Central Florida.
As a writer, speaker and Bible teacher, I’m passionate about helping women discover God’s activity in their daily lives When that light bulb moment happens, and they realize their God-given value, I want to give Him all the glory and praise!
Second Blessing
My high school sweetheart, my first husband, and I were married for 29 years and served together in pastoral ministry for 12 of those years. He was a sweet man of God, and losing him after a long battle with cancer was heart-wrenching. God took him Home, and it felt as though my heart had been torn from my chest.
In my grief, I prayed for comfort and direction. The Lord heard my cries and, in His time, brought another wonderful Christian man into my life. I call him my Boaz—a man who loves me as Christ loves the Church. God has greatly blessed me twice, and I am now a “newly oldy-wed,” thankful for this second chapter of love He has given me.
God Enables Me
My life with chronic pain and fatigue conditions presents unique challenges for me, but God has enabled me to do far more than I could ask or imagine (Ephesians 3:20-21). I’ve had a twist in my adventure, having been diagnosed with Mixed Collagen Vascular Disease, and recently chronic hives and angioedema. Yet, God’s power shows in my weakest moments. Ups and downs come with chronic health conditions. When I get knocked down, I get back up again for yet more adventures. I encourage others who face challenges to do their best with what they find each day.
I manage my health as naturally as possible, although I have some medical interventions. My workouts blend functional training exercises, traditional weights, PraiseMoves, ChiRho Flow, cardio fitness walking, the elliptical, riding my bicycle, or swimming. I eat a healthy diet of lean meats, primarily poultry and fish, fresh or frozen fruits and vegetables, whole gluten-free grains, and non-dairy alternatives, with plenty of water. This all contributes to lowering inflammation and increasing my energy. When I focus on living healthy, I can better be used by God.
I’ve been in the health and fitness industry for around 30 years and have retired recently. In gyms, I’ve encountered a New Age landscape under the guise of holistic health and wellness. In my ministry, Be Totally Fit for Life! Jesus is central to all we do. I will continue writing and speaking about proactive aging from a Christian perspective and bring that knowledge and experience into my writing. I’m an author and speaker, so you will see some of my work in blog posts, magazine articles, devotionals, and books. It’s such a joy interacting with people who visit me.
Everyday Joy
Life in Central Florida has been quite an exciting adventure as we adjust to the climate and all that goes with it! My husband and I enjoy cycling together on local bike trails and flying his single-engine plane when the sky beckons. He jokingly refers to me as his “biker babe.” We no longer travel to exciting places as much as we used to, but we are content. We love spending time with our adult children and sharing tickle bugs with our grandchildren.
Please take the time to comment, ask questions, or let me know how I can pray for you.
Blessings to you!
Charlaine Martin