A WHOLE MAN

“And this is the message which we have heard from him and announce unto you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all.” 1 John 1:5 (ASV) Darkness is not a real thing. Cold is also not a real thing. They are just words that we have made up to define the conditions of an environment or state of existence at a specific period or periods of time. What do I mean then when I say that they are not real things? Well, what I mean is that the darkness that we see (or cannot see because of) is not because it is overwhelming, but because it lacks light. Darkness is the absence of light. When light comes into existence, because light is something real, darkness is expelled. That’s the same with cold. Cold is simply the absence of heat. It is not that it is cold and then at some point it shifts to being hot. It is simply that the heat that exists is too miniscule that it cannot bring warmth to anything. In verse five, we read that God is light, but not a weak source of light ...

“ Consider it all joy, my brethren, when you encounter various   trials,   3  knowing that   the testing of your faith produces endurance.   4  And let endurance have   its   perfect   result, so that you may be   perfect and complete, lacking in nothing .” James 1:12 (NASB) The official start to the Crossfit Games Season began last Thursday with WOD 14.1 being released. As you know, I am an avid Crossfit fanatic and I am also a participant in this year’s season. After completing the WOD, there is not really any feeling other than relief to know that it’s over and anxiety in wondering where you will be placed after shakeup. However, I had slightly different feelings upon completing the workout. For those unfamiliar with the routine, it is a 10 minute AMRAP (As many reps as possible) of 30 double unders and 15 power snatches at 75 pounds. I chose to do my initial run outside where it eventually started raining, making it difficult ...