“Like the sparks that fly as the blacksmith’s hammer strikes the anvil, leaders embrace challenges and obstacles as opportunities to shape their skills.”

“Discipleship goes beyond a personal pursuit of drawing closer to the Lord.”

“If competitors fail to stay focused on a specific path, they risk becoming distracted and losing sight of their potential.”

“Competitors are like skilled mountaineers, climbing the rugged peaks of their ambitions with unwavering determination.”

“Jesus never looked at someone who had done wrong and said, He/she isn’t worth my time.”

“While pain during exercise is generally typical, spiritual pain is a different animal.”

“CrossFit workouts often target different muscle groups, and athletes must recover quickly between exercises to maintain their performance level throughout the workout.”

“But renewal is about more than just changing our outward behavior or beliefs.”