Steve Reynolds

Have you ever considered the fact that the first temptation mentioned in the Bible happened in a garden and it involved food? It all started with Adam and Eve and that infamous story about Satan tempting Eve with fruit. Now, I don’t know about you, but I can safely say that fruit was never a …

The Link Between a Failed Diet and the Garden of Eden Read More »

Have you ever considered the fact that the first temptation mentioned in the Bible happened in a garden, and it involved food? It all started with Adam and Eve and that infamous story about Satan tempting Eve with fruit. Now, I don’t know about you, but I can safely say that fruit was never a …

The Anti-Fat Pastor: Tempted by Food Read More »

The Apostle Paul said, “Therefore I testify to you this day that I am innocent of the blood of all men. For I have not shunned to declare to you the whole counsel of God” (Acts 20:26-27). Christians are the most overweight people group in America. Have you wondered why this is true? I believe everything …

Pastor, What’s On the Plate You’re Passing? Read More »

My journey to weight loss began with dedicating myself to God. In Galatians 5:16, Paul calls this concept walking in the Spirit. It means allowing the Holy Spirit to control you. I had to learn to bring the Holy Spirit into my life when it came to eating and exercising. While I depended on God …

How to Honor God With Your Body Read More »

You must drink an adequate amount of water to be healthy and lose weight, so this month I am going to share with you information about water’s importance. Every weight-loss program out there that I’ve seen advocates drinking more water than most of us drink on a regular basis. Why? Because our brain interprets thirst …

Weight-Loss Programs Must Include H2O Read More »

I’ve been called a lot of things in my life, but I never thought I’d be called the “Anti-Fat Pastor.” Not me, the one who for years wouldn’t go to bed until I’d eaten my nightly giant bowl of ice cream as I sat in my La-Z-Boy recliner. “The Anti-Fat Pastor”—who, me? The one who …

‘Anti-Fat Pastor’ Lays Down Anti-Fat Christian Challenge Read More »

Editor’s Note: The following is an excerpt from Chapter 12 of Steve Reynolds’ book Get Off the Couch. Chapter 6 Excerpt It’s Your Turn The great thing is that as you read my pep talk, you get to miss out on all the painful stuff that I had to endure during my pre-game locker room …

Pastor Steve Reynolds: Your Gameplan for Health Read More »

Editor’s Note: The following is an excerpt from Chapter 6 of Steve Reynolds’ book Get Off the Couch. “Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that …

Make Progress, Don’t Expect Perfection Read More »