Ch’i Whiz!

Ch’i Whiz!

By Sensei Charlaine (Engelhardt) Martin, 3rd Dan American Stratiotia Christou July 1999 edited 10/19/2022 In our last article, “Harmonious Living,” we apologize for the delay (we were in the middle of moving). I promised to cover the concept of Ch’i since this permeates the martial arts and is part of the doctrine of the Yin Yang. This concept is confusing for Christians and is not compatible […]

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Harmonious Living

Harmonious Living

…letting seemingly harmless symbols or practices take place in our lives will eventually become central in our lives over God. Idolatry is detestable to God and will become our downfall, much like what happened to Israel.  

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Are You Ready?

<strong>Are You Ready?</strong>

Just as we had the warning of imminent danger, Christians have the warning about end times with Jesus’ return for us.

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Dummy-Proofed? Showing Myself Grace

Dummy-Proofed? Showing Myself Grace

If Jesus could give me grace, then I realize I should extend grace to myself.

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Eating Healthy without Going Broke

Eating Healthy without Going Broke

Being Good Stewards of All God Gives Us Photo by Eduardo Soares on Unsplash Every time I buy groceries anymore, I get severe sticker shock! You, too? My Boaz and I groan at the total on the register. How can we be good stewards of our finances and our health? Being newly retired, we have to make our money last until we die, which could […]

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Waiting for God’s “Yes!”

Waiting for God’s “Yes!”

You can’t go wrong waiting for God’s “Yes!”

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The Power of Our Words

The Power of Our Words

But when we share the truth with Christ’s love, everyone wins.

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Resuming Exercise After Covid-19 Infection

Resuming Exercise After Covid-19 Infection

As you survey the damage, whether short-term or long-term, you can understand better what may limit your exercise. Whatever you do, avoid pushing your body to comply with your desire to become fit in a day or two.

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Living this Crazy Life

Living this Crazy Life

Yet God opened my spiritual eyes to see Him blessing my Boaz’s prayers…My heart is full.

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Best Practices: Preventing Rotator Cuff Injury

Best Practices: Preventing Rotator Cuff Injury

God’s unique design of the human shoulder allows us to do complex movements, making it imperative that we protect the rotator cuff by avoiding specific exercises known to cause damage, doing the preliminary work before moving on to advanced exercises, and executing exercises properly.

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