Temple family, it's a new week and with that comes new challenges and opportunities. If you are in need of prayer, please leave us a comment so we can pray over you. We want to lift up all our community members as we value you and your presence here with us. So please don't hesitate to put in a prayer request. We hope everyone has a fantastic week🙏🏽

Spotting is something I learned when I was dancing & it's something I honestly think should be implemented into lifting as well. I see people looking all over the place or allowing their eyes to wander as they go through movements & it not only takes focus away from the lift but can also affect balance & key control during the movement. Do you need to watch yourself in the mirror? Not necessarily but pick a spot out in front of you. Could be a spec on the floor. Could be a spot on the wall. Could be something in the far distance. Pick one & see what happens to your lifts👀 l've found that when I cue this, people tend to find much more stability & the effort behind the movement also locks in🙂‍↕️

Father, we come before You not asking for comfort, but for fire. 🔥 Awaken us, Lord. Stir the hearts of Your people across this nation — in the pews, the cities and the small towns, in the schools, in the workplaces, and in the streets. We confess that we have too often been content to hear Your Word and go home unchanged. We have been admirers of Jesus when You called us to be followers. Make us doers of the Word, and not hearers only, deceiving ourselves. Let the truth we sing on Sunday become the way we walk on Monday. Let it show up in our homes, our workplaces, our neighborhoods. Break our hearts for what breaks Yours. Give us boldness where we have been silent! Send us! Not someday, not when we feel ready, but now. Send us out into the world seeking and saving the lost, because that is what the Jesus came to do. He said, "As the Father has sent me, so I send you." Do it again in our generation, God. Not for our platforms or our reputations, but for the glory of Jesus Christ and the salvation of souls. In Jesus' name, Amen.

Intermittent fasting (IF) isn't a diet. It's an eating pattern — structuring your day into a fasting window (no calories) and an eating window. 🕐 The most common approach is 16:8: fast for 16 hours, eat within an 8-hour window. Example: meals between 12 PM and 8 PM. During the fast, you stick to water, black coffee, or unsweetened tea. ☕💧 A few things to know before you start: 💡 Think weekly, not just daily. IF works best as a consistent rhythm. Pick a schedule you can sustain most days, not just a random "skip breakfast" here and there. 🥗 Food quality still matters. IF isn't a free pass to overeat or live on junk. Balanced meals with protein, fiber, healthy fats, and real nutrients still drive your results. 💧 Hydration is non-negotiable. Long stretches without food mean fluids and electrolytes matter more, not less. Stay ahead on water. 🐢 Start gradually. If you're used to eating first thing in the morning and late at night, ease in. Try a 12-hour window first, then 10, then 8. 👂🏽 Listen to your body. IF should bring structure and clarity — not constant dizziness, brain fog, or obsessive thoughts about food. If your energy, mood, or sleep crash, adjust or step back. ⚠️ IF isn't for everyone. If you're pregnant, nursing, underweight, managing a medical condition, or have a history of disordered eating — please talk to your doctor first⚠️. Potential benefits when done right: ✅ - 📉 Improved insulin sensitivity - 🔥 Support for fat loss and appetite awareness - 🧠 Mental clarity during fasted periods - 📋 Simpler meal planning and daily structure The deeper layer 🙏🏽 Physically, fasting creates structure. Spiritually, it creates space. ✨ Jesus doesn't say IF you fast — He says WHEN you fast (Matthew 6:16–18). And His instruction is simple: Don't perform it. Keep it between you and God. No announcements, no optics — just a sincere heart. ❤️ Whether physical or spiritual, fasting is about making room: To listen. To realign. To say: God, I want You more than my comfort. 🙌🏽

There has been a huge influx of people calling for more protein in your diet. Dr’s, celebrities, even products we see day to day. I’m sure you’ve been in the store and have seen so many products now displaying “good source of protein” or “high protein” on their labels. But do they all have complete protein sources? Are they actually great sources of protein? Some yes, but most no. The question remains. How do you get more protein? Here are some ways you can increase your protein intake without having to buy protein powder: - Add more lean meats to your meals. - Greek yogurt is a great snack and can be used in sauces to provide more protein - Use bone broth when cooking instead of normal vegetable or chicken stock Supplementing with protein powder is not bad. It is a great resource for those who don’t have a lot of time and have trouble finding consistency with their meals but these options are great ways to add protein from whole food sources without supplementing. What’s something you think you can add to your existing diet to add more protein? Let me know below!