Bible verse: Luke 6: 46-49 – Why do you call me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ and do not do what I say? As for everyone who comes to me and hears my words and puts them into practice, I will show you what they are like. They are like a man building a house, who dug down…
Day 3
Bible verse: Psalm 28:7 – The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and he helps me. My heart leaps for joy, and with my song I praise him. The objective of this first week is to get your body into a simple routine. Up at 5:30am… sleeping by 10pm. If…
Day 4
Bible verse: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 – Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. What are your family values? Have you taken the time to write out in simple terms what you want your family to be known for? When your kids ask what are the…
Day 5
Bible verse: Philippians 4:6-7 – Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Have you ever wondered what your purpose is in life? What…
Day 6
Bible verse: Lamentations 3:22-23 – Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. You have one life. Think about that. We get so busy, we forget to prioritize what we want our lives to be. In the movie Jumanji: Welcome to the…
Day 7
Bible verse: James 1:19 – My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry. Congratulations. Week one is complete! You should be feeling tired and sore. This will be the lowest point over the next 6 weeks. Your body is getting stronger. Your body is now…
Day 8
Bible verse: Ephesians 4:32 – Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you. Week 2 is starting… BOOM! I feel younger in my bones already. Kids are sleeping great. Starting to feel stronger. Feel like I am finally prioritizing time with God. I am starting to understand where I am…
Day 9
Bible verse: Proverbs 4:23 – Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it. Yesterday, you wrote down what your dream retirement looks like. Today we are going to look at how much money you will need to get there. There is a really simple rule to retirement planning. If you…
Day 10
Bible verse: Luke 12:32 – Don’t be afraid, little flock, because your Father delights in giving you the kingdom. Alright, you have spent time thinking about what retirement looks like, and how much money you think you will need for retirement. Now, how do you invest? There are a number of different ways to invest and it…
Day 11
Bible verse: Psalm 16:8 – Don’t be afraid, little flock, because your Father delights in giving you the kingdom. One of the questions you may be asking at this point is…. Umm, what if I don’t have any money to invest? After the first week, you should have a good idea of where you are spending…
Day 12
Bible verse: Joshua 1:9 – I’ve commanded you to be brave and strong, haven’t I? Don’t be alarmed or terrified, because the Lord your God is with you wherever you go. Today is all about motivation on the financial front. There is a community called the FIRE community (Financially Independent Retire Early). The premise of the FIRE…
Day 13
Bible verse: 2 Corinthians 9:7 Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. The topic for today is saving for your children’s education and tithing. How the heck are you going to save enough for your children’s education? Do…
Day 14
Bible verse: Romans 8:31 – What, then, shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? So far, I have used the word automate a number of times. We live busy lives. We want to spend our precious time being active and enjoying our families. The idea is to…
Day 15
Bible verse: Psalm 9:9 – The Lord is a safe place for the oppressed — a safe place in difficult times. Where are you going to be fitness-wise at the end of this 6 weeks? Are you already in good shape, but looking to get to the next level? Have you never made exercise a consistent part…
Day 16
Bible verse: Psalm 34:17 – When the righteous cry out, the Lord listens; he delivers them from all their troubles. How do you build exercise into your daily routine? You have a plan and you make it convenient. Let’s first talk about having a plan. My recommendation is to keep your workout plan extremely simple and easy to…
Day 17
Bible verse: John 15:13 – No one has greater love than to give up one’s life for one’s friends. Yesterday, we reviewed that two fundamental pillars of having a regular exercise routine is having a plan and making getting shredded convenient. That sounds easy enough. How are you going to be motivated to keep up the routine? Are…
Day 18
Bible verse: Romans 12:11-12 – Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. KISS – Keep it Simple Stupid. This is a good tagline for exercise, especially when you are getting started with a workout routine. Do not over complicate things. If…
Day 19
Bible verse: Jeremiah 29:11 – I know the plans I have in mind for you, declares the Lord; they are plans for peace, not disaster, to give you a future filled with hope. One of my favorite things in life is wrestling with my kids, or throwing a baseball around with them, or playing hockey…
Day 20
Bible verse: Romans 8:28 – We know that God works all things together for good for the ones who love God, for those who are called according to his purpose. How do I get more active with my spouse? We are both running in different directions trying to take care of the kids. We were up 6…
Day 21
Bible verse: 1 John 3:22 – We receive whatever we ask from him because we keep his commandments and do what pleases him. The topic for today is on nutrition and eating habits. I will be the first to admit that I have had terrible eating habits in the past… and I still struggle with eating…
Day 22
Bible verse: James 1:2-4 – My brothers and sisters, think of the various tests you encounter as occasions for joy. After all, you know that the testing of your faith produces endurance. Let this endurance complete its work so that you may be fully mature, complete, and lacking in nothing. Are you currently in great…
Day 23
Bible verse: Proverbs 21:21 – Whoever pursues righteousness and love finds life, prosperity and honor. As I mentioned earlier, our family values are FAITH FAMILY ADVENTURE. It is not only important to define your family values, you also need to make them visible daily. Have a sign or a poster board created and hang your family…
Day 24
Bible verse: Romans 8:26 – In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us through wordless groans. Our kids always talk about family traditions and look forward to these traditions at every holiday. It is easy…
Day 25
Bible verse: Proverbs 3:3-4 – Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart. Then you will win favor and a good name in the sight of God and man. If you are anything like me, you are exhausted by the end of the…
Day 26
Bible verse: Psalm 20:4 – May he give you the desire of your heart and make all your plans succeed. If you want to build great family unity, start having epic family adventures. You don’t need to spend money to have adventure. Grab a backpack, fill it with some snacks, water, jackknife, slingshot, and head out. Whenever we…
Day 27
Bible verse: Romans 15:13 – May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Two of the biggest lessons I have learned from my Dad are to be there for your kids no…
Day 28
Bible verse: Hebrews 11:1 – Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see. I prayed for my wife each day when I was growing up. I prayed specific prayers. I prayed that she would be beautiful, that we would be silly and not take life to…
Day 29
Bible verse: Psalm 144:4 – Man is like a mere breath; his days are like a passing shadow. Do you know where you are going when you die? Have you ever turned off the TV, put your phone away, sat in silence and thought… man, I am going to die one day. I am going to be…
Day 30
Bible verse: Colossians 3:23-24 – Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving. I have gone through seasons in my life…
Day 31
Bible verse: 2 Corinthians 5:7 – For we live by faith, not by sight. Do you have scripture that you recite when you are going through a difficult or a wonderful time in your life? Have you ever spent time memorizing scripture? In my life, I had memorized scripture as part of Sunday School. I took a break…
Day 32
Bible verse: Ephesians 4:2 – Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Prayer is one of the most powerful things in life. Prayer enables us to be thankful, receive forgiveness, think of others, receive peace and comfort, be silent with God, share our hopes and dreams, vent about our hurts,…
Day 33
Bible verse: Isaiah 40:31 – But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. Have you ever read or prayed out loud with your spouse? That is super lame, right!? If it was up…
Day 34
Bible verse: Ephesians 3:16-17 – I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love. Our purpose on earth is to Love God…
Day 35
Bible verse: Psalm 143:8 – Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love, for I have put my trust in you. Show me the way I should go, for to you I entrust my life. I couldn’t sleep this morning. It is Saturday. A good day to sleep in. Instead, I was tossing and turning worrying…
Day 36
Bible verse: Proverbs 16:3 – Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and he will establish your plans. We are on the last week. Week 6. What a journey so far. This is the week to solidify good habits in your life. I hope you are proud of yourself and the progress you have made. Change is never easy. To implement…
Day 37
Bible verse: 1 Corinthians 16:14 – Do everything in love. Who doesn’t want to live an adventurous life, right!? I sure do. I crave in my bones learning new things and being free. Sometimes, when we think of adventure, we make things complicated. We have a few weeks of holidays a year and we try to smash all…
Day 38
Bible verse: Mark 11:24 – Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours. Sometimes life is hard. It can be very difficult. We go through seasons of triumph and seasons of hardship. We get old and begin to worry about everything and…
Day 39
Bible verse: Deuteronomy 6:6-7 – These commandments that I give you today are to be on your hearts. Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up. As you continue to develop good habits that…
Day 40
Bible verse: Luke 21:19 – Stand firm, and you will win life. I read recently that one of the best ways to avoid stagnation and depression is to learn something new. It makes sense, right? Is it just me or does it feel like society and people in general are constantly in a state of…
Day 41
Bible Verse: 1 Corinthians 16:13 – Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong. Living your best life. Man, what does that even mean? If I could dream my best life it would be filled with adventure, I would have lots of time with my family, I would feel like I am…
Day 42
Bible verse: 2 Timothy 1:7 – For God gave us not a spirit of fearfulness; but of power and love and discipline. Congratulations! You have grinded it out and developed new powerful habits in your life. I am sure this has been an intense 6 weeks which has been challenging and I am sure you have…