At Body & Soul®, we love bringing faith into fitness. We pray that the spiritual encouragement that you find here speaks to your heart and renews your strength from the inside out.
June 9, 2024
Strength training
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With the proper mindset, we can thank God today for obstacles because just like increasing the resistance to promote greater physical strength, obstacles enable us to...

June 1, 2024
Community
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What comes to your mind when you think of “invitation”? When’s the last time you received an invitation that made you feel really special…chosen…included? At Body & Soul® Fitness, we have a powerful sense of community. For many Instructors and students, we have been part of this ministry for many years. When asked what keeps us involved, though the answers vary, each one tells a story...

May 21, 2024
Faith and Fitness
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The ministry of Body & Soul® Fitness began in 1981. This year, we celebrate 43 years of sharing our faith through fitness classes that meet all around the world...

January 21, 2024
gratitude
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Lately, I’ve been humbled by the trials experienced by friends and family. They write about how God is good and how faithful He is to provide what is best for them. A few tips that I’ve learned from them...

December 10, 2023
Christmas Memories
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Hanging ornaments on the tree has almost become a sacred moment in my holiday season. The old handmade ones mixed in among the new remind me of sweet seasons of life I have had the pleasure of walking through. Each one brings back a memory of...

October 29, 2023
Life in the Faith Lane
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We are never alone. God showed me that clearly when I went on a trip to India to visit the orphanages that Ken and I had established before he passed away. God showed me clearly that He was with me even when I had to go without Ken. I was not alone and I will never be alone...

October 22, 2023
Fitness Fun Fest
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You just can’t help feeling inspired when others around you are boldly modeling exactly what you want to be doing! Two recent events charged my spirit and energized my work and service for the Lord...

August 27, 2023
Jump-Start
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As summer winds down and vacations end, you may feel drained and lacking power. Facing a new school year, getting back to a routine or anticipating holiday preparations may require a ‘jump-start.’

August 20, 2023
Times and Seasons
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There are so many ways we can mark the passing of time: calendars, diaries, or organizers. My favorite way, though, is to watch the growing up of my children. From babies, to toddlers, to pre-teens then adults, it’s amazing to watch the march of time in the growth of a child. Sometimes the march feels like a never-ending marathon and sometimes it’s more like a whirlwind sprint, but no matter the season, we can rest assured that...

August 13, 2023
Be Still
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We were camping at a favorite place in the mountains. My daughter and I had a quiet moment together and she whispered to me, saying sweetly, “It’s so quiet, and I like to hear the birds when it’s quiet.” This was a life lesson moment for me...