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Renewed Strength

Renewed Strength

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The fitness journey and the spiritual journey can be very similar. Renewed Strength is a weekly devotional geared toward fitness enthusiasts. Follow along as we train to grow stronger in both, together.Gorilla Intensity Actividad Física, Dietas y Nutrición Ejercicio y Actividad Física Higiene y Vida Saludable
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  • Resurrection Power

    Resurrection Power
    Apr 6 2026
    S3 Ep.12:Welcome back, troop, to another episode of Renewed Strength — where faith and fitness come together to help you grow stronger, inside and out. I’m really glad you’re here.This week, as we celebrate Easter and remember the resurrection of Jesus, I want us to think about something powerful that the apostle Paul writes in Romans chapter 8.Paul reminds believers that the same Spirit who raised Jesus from the dead now lives in us. And if that’s true — and it is — then that power isn’t just something we celebrate once a year. It’s something that affects how we live every single day.Including how we fight temptation, how we build discipline, and how we take care of the bodies God has given us.If you’ve spent any time trying to improve your health, you know that the hardest battles usually aren’t in the gym.They’re in the kitchen.They’re on the couch when you don’t feel like training.They’re in the quiet moments when cravings hit or motivation disappears.That pull toward unhealthy food…That temptation to skip the workout…That voice that says, “Just start tomorrow.”Those moments can make us feel weak. Like we just don’t have enough willpower.But Easter reminds us of something important: our strength doesn’t come from willpower alone.Romans 8:11 says:“The Spirit of God, who raised Jesus from the dead, lives in you…And if the Spirit of Him who raised Jesus from the dead is living in you, He who raised Christ from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies because of His Spirit who lives in you.” (Romans 8:11)Think about that for a moment.The same power that rolled the stone away.The same power that defeated death.The same power that raised Christ from the grave.Paul says that power now lives in believers.That means when we face temptation — whether it’s unhealthy habits, laziness, or choices that don’t honor God — we’re not fighting alone.We’re not relying only on discipline.We’re relying on resurrection power.The Holy Spirit gives us the strength to choose what is better instead of what is easier.To say no when cravings try to control us.To show up when we don’t feel like it.To take care of the body God gave us even when it requires sacrifice.Easter reminds us that the power that conquered death is still at work today — helping us live differently.Not perfectly.But faithfully.So this week, when you’re faced with one of those moments — when the unhealthy option feels easier, or when skipping the workout seems more comfortable — pause for a second.And remember:You’re not relying on willpower alone.The same Spirit that raised Christ from the dead lives in you.Ask God for strength in that moment.Then take the next right step.Sometimes honoring God with your health looks like a big victory.Sometimes it just looks like making one better choice today.But every step of obedience builds strength.Ways To Connect With Us:Facebook: facebook.com/renewedstrengthFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/renewedstrength Instagram: instagram.com/renewedstrengthMusic:Aestheticbeat from PixabyAshot Danielyan from PixabayIvan Ohanezov from Pixabay
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  • Transformation

    Transformation
    Mar 16 2026
    S3 Ep.11:Welcome back, troop, to another episode of Renewed Strength — where faith and fitness come together to help you grow stronger, inside and out. I’m glad you’re here today.This week, we’re spending time in Romans 12:1–2. It’s a passage many of us know, but when you really sit with it, it challenges almost every part of how we live — including how we take care of our bodies.Paul says to offer your body as a living sacrifice and not to be conformed to the pattern of this world, but to be transformed by the renewing of your mind.And that has a lot to say about our health, our habits, and the choices we make every day.Think about how much influence there is around food and health right now.Fast food on every corner. Sugar packed into everything. Marketing that tells us we “deserve” whatever we crave. Diet culture swinging from one extreme to the other.The world’s pattern says: “If it tastes good, eat it.”“If it’s convenient, take it.”“If it makes you feel good now, it must be fine.”But training teaches us something different.In fitness, you learn pretty quickly that what feels good in the moment doesn’t always serve you long-term. Skipping workouts feels good… until your endurance drops. Eating whatever you want feels good… until your energy crashes. Avoiding discipline feels good… until you stop seeing results.Transformation always asks for intention.Paul doesn’t say, “Try harder to behave better.” He says, “Be transformed by the renewing of your mind.”In other words, the change starts inside before it ever shows up on the outside.Offering your body as a living sacrifice doesn’t mean punishing it. It means honoring it. It means recognizing that your body isn’t just for comfort — it’s for purpose.And when Paul says, “Do not conform to the pattern of this world,” he’s reminding us that following God will often look different than following culture.Different priorities. Different standards. Different choices.Including what and how we consume.So when it comes to nutrition and wellness, this becomes less about rules and more about alignment.We’re not just asking: “Does this taste good?” We’re also asking: “Does this serve my body?” “Does this support the work God has called me to do?” “Is this helping me be alert, present, and strong?”The world often connects indulgence with happiness. But Scripture connects renewal with transformation.And that transformation doesn’t happen through extremes. It happens through daily, intentional choices.One meal at a time.One habit at a time.One renewed thought at a time.This isn’t about perfection. It’s about direction.This week, I want to challenge you to read Romans 12:1–2 again — slowly.And then ask yourself: Where might I be conforming instead of being transformed? Are my choices shaped more by convenience or by calling? What would it look like to honor God with my body in one small way today?Maybe that looks like: Drinking more water. Choosing whole foods more often. Being more mindful instead of reactive. Praying before you eat and remembering why you’re doing this in the first place.Let your health journey be an act of worship, not just self-improvement.Ways To Connect With Us:Facebook: facebook.com/renewedstrengthFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/renewedstrength Instagram: instagram.com/renewedstrengthMusic:Aestheticbeat from PixabyAshot Danielyan from PixabayIvan Ohanezov from Pixabay
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  • Spring Forward

    Spring Forward
    Mar 9 2026
    S.3 Ep.10: Hello and welcome back to another episode of Renewed Strength — where faith and fitness come together to help you grow stronger, inside and out. I’m so glad you’re here.This week, as we adjust our clocks and step into daylight saving time, I want us to think about what it means to spring forward — not just with our schedules, but with our health, our habits, and our walk with God.Spring has always been a season of renewal. Longer days. More light. A reminder that growth is possible again.And maybe that’s exactly what some of us need right now.When winter ends, things start waking up. Trees bud. Grass grows. The sun sticks around a little longer.That extra daylight gives us more opportunity — to move our bodies, to get outside, and to take better care of ourselves. A morning walk. An evening stretch. A workout that doesn’t feel rushed because the sun is still out.But more than that, this season invites us to take a fresh look at our routines.Where have I gotten comfortable?Where have I been stuck?What would it look like to move forward instead of staying where I am?Spring forward doesn’t mean drastic change.It means intentional movement.Scripture reminds us in 2 Corinthians 5:17 that “If anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come.”That verse isn’t just about salvation — it’s about transformation. It’s about becoming new, again and again, as God continues working in us.This is a good season to ask: What habits do I need to leave behind?What healthier rhythms do I need to step into?Maybe it’s getting serious about nutrition.Maybe it’s getting consistent with movement.Maybe it’s learning to rest better instead of running on empty.Whatever it is, spring is a reminder that change is possible — and God is not finished with us yet.Let’s be honest: time change can feel rough.Sleep gets off. Energy feels weird. Motivation can dip.But this is where faith meets discipline.Philippians 4:13 tells us, “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.”That strength doesn’t always show up as hype or excitement.Sometimes it looks like choosing to move when you’d rather stay still.Sometimes it looks like making a better choice when the easy one is right there.Spring forward isn’t about perfection.It’s about obedience in small steps.This week, I want to challenge you to be intentional.Write down one or two health goals for this season.Then connect them to your faith.Not: “I want to lose weight.”But: “I want to steward my body better.”Not: “I need to work out more.”But: “I want to build discipline and consistency.”Progress matters more than pressure.And small wins, done faithfully, add up.Ways To Connect With Us:Facebook: facebook.com/renewedstrengthFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/renewedstrength Instagram: instagram.com/renewedstrengthMusic:Aestheticbeat from PixabyAshot Danielyan from PixabayIvan Ohanezov from Pixabay
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