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16 BOCNEWS.comJUNE 2016 The Body of Christ As a Fitness competitors we plan meals eat the proper nutrition and train our bodies diligently. All for the purpose of the possibility of competing on a stage with other competitors in hopes of win- ning the contest. As believers physical fitness is not traditionally synonymous with being a follower. The body is the vehicle of the Holy Spirit and has specific physical and nutritional requirements. Following Christ from the spiritual perspective is the main focus in our error however we should focus equally on the physical aspect. Or do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you whom you have from GodYou are not your own for you were bought with a price.So glorify God in your body. 1 Corinthians 61920 Before Christ was born his life on earth was predestined he was to come to earth as a man to redeem man and save a dying world from sin. I would like to state the possibility that the body of Christ was designed to endure his purpose which was ultimately to suffer for the sins of man by bear- ing the Cross which would require great physical strength and endurance. We will begin by the choice to make Joseph Jesuss earthly father. Besides Joseph being a just and obedient man his occupation was a carpenter or translated in the Hebrew means craftsman. This is important to bring out because there is a distinct difference. A car- penter worked with wood in those days. A craftsman worked with wood and stone. I feel it is impor- tant to point out that craftsman procured there wood and material themselves. Craftsman retrieved there wood by strapping the trees to their backs and dragging it to the work site. This activity would have developed a very strong physical body. Todays cross fit and Spartan race would be like a picnic in com- parison. Craftsman would have had powerful legs and broad backs that made working with heavy objects possible. Fathers in those times taught their sons their trade. Joseph would have trained Christ as a Craftsman which would have meant that Christ worked and devel- oped a strong powerful body. Imagine a 15 year old Jesus puling trees and stone with a rope tied to his back. Christs body would have been up for any physical task traveling long dis- tances and any physical challenges that would come his way. Another point to make is Christs diet. As a Jew in that region Jesuss diet would likely have been fish lamb figs vegetables and grains. This diet is much like the high protein moderate carbohydrate plan used to develop a lean hard body. In present day what are we as believers doing to ensure we are physically mentally nutritionally as well as spiritually fit. We are all the collective body of Christ. It is our responsibility to ensure com- plete and holistic wellness both spiritually and physically as we strive to be more like Christ. We should not only pray like him but our physical and nutritional habits should resemble our Savior. Motivation Transformation Remember every day you have the possibility to go to a higher level of yourself MT personal Development program Contact Info website www.mtfitness.com Phone 719-357-7646 Email andremtfitnessco.com Commitment To ServiceMike L. Edmonds serves as Vice President for Student Life and Dean of Students at Colorado College. He joined the College as Dean of Students in 1991 and was promoted to Vice President in 2005. Dr. Edmonds also serves as Executive in Residence in the Colleges Economics and Business Department. Throughout his tenure at Colorado College Dean Edmonds has been a mentor and role model for integrating professionalism service and faith. Justin Beradino a 2016 graduate of the College and former student of Dean Edmonds says Dean Mike Edmonds is a man deeply committed to ser- vice in a meaningful way. He is passionate and moved by service and his ethic of service is so strong because of his faith. Mike Edmonds is a proud and long-standing member of Trinity Baptist Church he joined shortly after arriving in Colorado Springs in 1991. He is past Chair of the Trustee Board and currently serves as a Deacon Adjunct and Vacation Bible School Director. Rev. Jim Dotson Pastor of Trinity says Mike has truly been a blessing to our church. He is a dedicated leader and follower who puts God first in all that he does. Every church needs a Mike Edmonds. Also a proud Southerner Edmonds received his B.A. M.Ed. and Ph.D. all from the University of Mississippi or Ole Miss. He is the grateful son of the late Frank Edmonds Jr. and Hattie Mae Edmonds. Upon his moth- ers passing Mike established the Hattie Mae Edmonds Gallery in the Ole Miss museum to high- light African-American Folk Art. Mike Edmonds is well-known throughout Colorado Springs and even on the national front as a man who lives to serve and is engaged in working for the greater good. He is Chair Elect for the Great Western American Cancer Society Past Chair of the Memorial Health System Board Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Board Colorado Springs Airport Advisory Board and the Pikes Peak United Way he is the host and Keynote Speaker for the upcoming Colorado Wyoming Montana State Conference for the NAACP recipient of a 2015 Uplift Foundation Award from Omega Psi Phi Fraternity a 2016 Man of Achievement Award for Educational Leadership from Delta Sigma Theta Sorority has hosted and been honored by the African-American Youth Leadership Conference for the past 25 years received the Colorado College Gresham Riley Medal of Honor and the American Cancer Society St. George Medal. Dr. Edmonds lives his life according to his favor- ite scripture Jeremiah 297 Also seek the peace and prosperity of the city to which I have carried you into exile. Pray to the Lord for it because if it prospers you too will prosper. In his own words Service is my rent for living on Earth. Andre Hinton Mike L. Edmonds MOTIVATION By Andre Hinton PROFILE This activity would have developed a very strong physical body. Todays cross fit and Spartan race would be like a picnic in comparison. Dean Mike Edmonds is a man deeply committed to service in a meaningful way. He is passionate and moved by service and his ethic of service is so strong because of his faith.