Six Month Program SPIRITUAL CONDITIONING
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The title of this book suggests several things in the mind of the potential reader. The two words, spiritual and conditioning, are words that the majority of people in our country don’t get too excited about, regardless of their age or religious persuasion. I believe that most though, often grudgingly or with reluctance, would admit or acknowledge that both terms are important. What could be more important than a combination of sound physical and spiritual conditioning? Everybody realizes that both programs require personal initiative. Easier said than done? That’s obvious, as far as the overall physical condition of the majority of Americans is concerned. Nobody denies our deplorable physically unfit condition, and all the problems that follow. It is well documented.
Likewise, it would appear that the overwhelming majority of professing Christians are spiritually unfit, choosing to remain “babes-in-Christ”, often-times for years, consciously or unintentionally, and suffering the same, similar and even more adverse consequences in their life due to a lack of spiritual conditioning, growth and maturity. The prevailing problem in both conditioning programs’ is the lack of discipline to initiate action to a resolve. As I alluded to earlier, this doesn’t come easy. Just the thought of conditioning and/or exercise implies work, effort, and discipline. This is followed immediately, by the surfacing of a myriad of excuses, quenching any initial desire or enthusiasm to get fit. To knowingly choose unfit over fit is always a debilitating choice over the desire to become healthier, happier and stronger physically and spiritually.
This book is not intended to be an indictment of the Christian populace, but rather a bona fide remedy to rectify this predicament. It follows God’s biblical views regarding both programs. Unabashed honesty with ourselves will lead and lend itself to appropriate action. Suffice it to say, that God highly advocates spiritual conditioning over physical conditioning (1Timothy 4:7-9). Your daily physical workouts are useful and have some benefit, but a disciplined spiritual conditioning program makes you fit for all things, all the time, especially for the coming difficult days. God has been gracious enough to let us know in advance of these coming turbulent times. Take this to heart and let it become your constant motivation to get into and stay in top spiritual shape. Thank God for the provision of His powerful and comforting Spirit that will strengthen and enable you and I to stand when others wilt during the present and future trying times.
Come along with me in this spiritual conditioning program as we get out of a rut and into a disciplined program that pays awesome permanent benefits and rewards.
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The title suggests several things to the reader. The two words, SPIRITUAL AND CONDITIONING, are words that most people don't get too excited about, regardless of age or religious persuasion. Although, I believe that most would acknowledge both are important. What could be more important than a combination of sound physical and spiritual conditioning? Everybody realizes that both require personal initiative. Easier said than done? That's obvious, concerning the overall physical condition of the majority of Americans. Undeniably, our deplorable physically unfit condition, and subsequent problems, is well documented.
Likewise, it appears the majority of nominal Christians are spiritually unfit, choosing to remain "babes-in-Christ", often times for years, suffering adverse consequences. Why? The lack of disciplined spiritual conditioning, growth and maturity, and the initiative to resolve. Granted, not easy, as it requires work, effort and discipline. Now enters, "Excuses", quenching any initial desires to get fit! Knowingly, choosing unfit over fit is a debilitating choice over the desire to become healthier, happier and stronger physically and spiritually.
This book is not intended to be an indictment of the Christian populace, only a bona fide remedy to rectify this predicament. It follows God's directives. Unabashed honesty with self will necessitate appropriate action. Suffice it to say, God highly advocates spiritual conditioning over the physical (1Timothy 4:7-9). Physical workouts have some benefit, but a disciplined spiritual conditioning program makes you fit for all things, all the time, especially for the present difficult days, and the coming turbulent times. Thank God for his revealing Word, and powerful, comforting Holy Spirit, who strengthens you and I to stand steadfast when others, quit. Take this to heart and let it become your constant motivation to get into and stay in top spiritual shape.
Come along with me in this disciplined program and enjoy permanant benefits and rewards. Today is your time to make it happen.
About the Author
As in his previous books, Pat is reluctant to bring attention to himself. Suffice it to say, that his vast array of life experiences over three quarters of a century, aptly qualify him to write his legacy. He insists that his children and wife, before anyone else, can tell or write the rest of his story, if they so desire, after he goes “Home” to be with his Lord.
For the reader’s information, Pat’s life has been primarily devoted to family. Everything else has been secondary, covering the gamut from the significant to the sublime. A thumbnail sketch of his life includes a lifetime of professional sports, entertainment, business entrepreneurship; to ordained pastor/minister, counselor, Bible teacher/facilitator; chaplain and confidant to the Boston Red Sox major and minor league baseball teams and their opponents; founder, director, instructor of Christian based professional baseball schools of instruction; and a hospice volunteer chaplain.
As a writer, he has written and published a unique Christian-business based sports trivia media editorial series entitled, “Touching All The Bases (TAB)”. As an author, this is his fourth book.
The authors formal education includes an undergraduate degree from the University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL (Bachelor of Education), and a graduate degree from Tennessee Temple University, Chattanooga, TN (Bachelor of Divinity), and graduate studies at Suffolk University Law School, Boston MA.
While the author has many accomplishments and varied interests, his primary focus is to bring spiritual enlightenment to all of us as we joyfully align ourselves to our Savior and His Word and life.