Made for his pleasure: ten benchmarks of a vital faith

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The priority of God in a world of self -- Spiritual fitness in a flabby generation -- Prayer that is larger than ourselves -- Sacrifice: wholehearted commitment to God's Kingdom -- Relationships: a marriage that pleases God -- Vocation: finding the ideal place to serve God -- Suffering: pleasing God when the wheels fall off -- The narrow way: never did a heedless person lead a holy life -- Intellectualism and materialism: chasing after the wind -- Putting on the garment of humility -- Evangelism: the necessity of bringing others to Christ.;As the author describes, spiritual fitness is not a series of straight, 100-yard sprints, but rather a lifelong cross-country run of endurance and perseverance. The life that is truly fulfilling gives back to God the talents and abilities He has given us to be used for His glory. The priority of God in a world of self -- Spiritual fitness in a flabby generation -- Prayer that is larger than ourselves -- Sacrifice: wholehearted commitment to God's Kingdom -- Relationships: a marriage that pleases God -- Vocation: finding the ideal place to serve God -- Suffering: pleasing God when the wheels fall off -- The narrow way: never did a heedless person lead a holy life -- Intellectualism and materialism: chasing after the wind -- Putting on the garment of humility -- Evangelism: the necessity of bringing others to Christ.