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alex mclean — Sat, 07 Jun 2008 01:20:00 -0000

Spiritual and physical health are mine. I feed my relational health like crazy as well as my intellectual health. But my spiritual and physical are suffering under the pressure to spend more time task managing and getting things done. I'm making changes...

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adam — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 13:03:04 -0000

well Derek is a huge influence in my life as a close friend and my pastor. he's inspiring me to take better care of myself in all ways, but more importantly in the physical and spiritual ways.

Derek's my biggest encourager when it comes to my half marathon training. heck, he ran my first 5k right by my side, cheering me on the entire way.

CCB challenges me like never before in the spiritual realm. being a Dad will do that to you as well. i'm trying to learn more, experience more and connect with God in ways i never have before.

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Joni — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 07:22:37 -0000

What Derek said about the heart, soul, mind & strength. For years I have seen my weakness in loving God with all my strength which I have equated to my body. Over time I have tried to improve--quitting smoking(13 yrs ago this month); decaffeinating; eating habits etc. So now it needs to get kicked up a notch to really be a body of worship. I like Steve's quarterly system.

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Steve — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 01:14:22 -0000

Funny you bring this up... I am working on all those areas this year (and probably always will!). I decided to tackle one area each quarter. This quarter is physical. Gotta get rid of this ragamuffin top!!! :)

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Deemus — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 17:40:39 -0000

Physical health. I find it very hard to work out and eat right when I am delivering kids to games, etc after working 10 hours. They its home to eat a half carton of Blue Bell strawberry...

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Adrienne — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 17:33:22 -0000

Relational health - working hard with our counselor, husband, friends, on why I'm so danged DEFENSIVE (sensitive??), even though I try hide it as much as I can.

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Robin — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 17:31:07 -0000

Intellectual. Honestly I don't spend enough time in the Word, and if someone comes to me with a question or for help, it shows.

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Carole Turner — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 16:58:43 -0000

I am not slow to speak. I am a reactionary. I need to get that inline with Jesus. Also, I am really struggling with White Suburban Teens. I really cant stand them and I know I need to love them. It's just hard. SO, I have LOTS that needs work. God help me.

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Jay — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 16:52:24 -0000

My big struggle right now is balancing time between family, ministry, friends and my day job. The "free time watching tv" part of the post got to me. I could use improvement in all areas, but I spend WAY too much free time on things that aren't that important. We all need a release of some sorts, I guess. But where's the line?

Figuring it out....

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Heidi Reed — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 16:24:56 -0000

I think if I'm honest I could do better in all areas. But someone mentioned emotional health above in the comments (AJ). That's the big one for me. That would be the one I need to work on the most for sure! Allowing God to lead and conquer depression/anxiety/need for attention/approval/and all that. Yep.

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Derek Sweatman — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 15:45:55 -0000

This sounds like loving God with all you HEART, SOUL, MIND & STRENGTH to me.

Although, I love the "spies" idea from Mandy. Maybe even use the "spies" Coldplay song?

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Mandy — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 15:38:14 -0000

In Early Childhood Education, we teach P.I.E.S. Physical, Intellectual, Emotional & Social health. Without one, the "pie" isn't complete.

I guess it should be SPIES. Spiritual + the others. =)

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Los — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 15:20:21 -0000

After last nights dinner conversation I think we all agreed that emotional health is all of those united.
Good point.

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Loran — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 15:01:31 -0000

Great job los. You're a great leader.

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Scott Gaglardi — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 15:00:49 -0000

What a great area to focus on with your team. I just finished reading a great book that addresses those 4 areas. It is called 'The Power of Full Engagement' A great book with lots of practical advice to develop 'rituals' in all 4 areas that keep us fully engaged.

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anne jackson — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 14:43:16 -0000

dont forget emotional health :)

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Dean Cooper — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 14:39:09 -0000

Physical health. I am way overweight. I work for a Christian company and recently the owner started a beta test of a wellness program for employees. I’m in that group. It has been eye opening but it all boils down to discipline for me. I just need to make time to exercise and also make good decisions about what this fat boy eats.

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Anthony — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 14:27:15 -0000

That would be struggling* Christian.

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Anthony — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 14:26:31 -0000

Spiritual Health: I'm a struggle Christian. I have a million questions and sometimes it feels like the only people that can answer my questions have not been alive for 2,000 or so years. I need more faith.