Chapter 1: Discipline for Godliness Discipline is the indispensable key for accomplishing anything in this life. It’s the mother and handmaiden of what we call genius. 1 Timothy 4:7 “Train yourself for godliness” The word train comes from the word gumnos, which means “naked” and is the word from which we derive our English word gymnasium. In traditional Greek athletic contests, the participants competed without clothing so as not to be encumbered....
What does true strength look like? Maybe you picture veins bulging, a thousand-pound deadlift, a stadium roaring like you see here with Thor Björnsson: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZHI7COyl6WA&t=74s. While it’s a breathtaking sight to see someone push the limits of their God-given body, what if there’s something more to strength? What if the culture’s measuring tape (size, aggression, dominance) is an inadequate yardstick? The bible paints a picture of strength that is quieter, harder, and far more subversive:...