By April O’Neil I am grateful.  Grateful for everything God has done to reveal His love for me.  Thankful I have the ability to write these words, and enter into a new day.  Gratitude trumps any feeling I may have, because expressing gratitude is within my reach.  It is a choice. I choose to be ...

Richard and his wife were a part of the original Daniel Plan launch in 2011. After the buzz from the initial months of the plan ended, their willpower ran out. They slowly went back to their old ways and weights. Here is Richard’s story of how the right perspective on healthy lifestyle changes, a great ...

By Rick Warren “Sink your roots in him and build on him. Be strengthened by the faith that you were taught, and overflow with thanksgiving.” (Colossians 2:7 GW) An attitude of radical gratitude is God’s will for you because it develops your faith. How does gratitude develop my faith? It happens when times are tough — ...

We are excited that you have started your journey toward better health through The Daniel Plan. By incorporating the Daniel Plan Essentials: Faith, Food, Fitness, Focus and Friends, you will learn to make healthy choices that will transform your health. The most important benefit of following The Daniel Plan is that you will develop the energy necessary to fulfill ...

By: April O’Neil The core principles within The Daniel Plan equip you to reclaim and restore your health. Making healthy choices in the Essential life areas of Faith, Food, Fitness, Focus and Friends combine and collaborate to create long-term sustainable results.  As you meditate on God’s word and rely on His power, you surrender the battle with your own ...

Michael’s first exposure to The Daniel Plan was in 2011 when unhealthy habits, depression, and anxiety were taking a toll on his family.  His story is one of hope, willpower, and what happens when you surrender it all to God’s transforming power. Hope in Sight When I first came across The Daniel Plan through Saddleback Church’s ...

By Rick Warren “If you abide in My word, you are My disciples indeed. And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.” John 8:31b-32 NKJV Nothing can change the lives of people like the Bible. I’ve seen alcoholics and addicts get their lives sober and clean because they started reading the ...

By Sean Foy, MA Daniel Plan Health and Fitness Coach It’s one thing to start an exercise program, but how do you keep on going? Exercise physiologist and behavioral coach Sean Foy has 10 tips to help you stay on track:         Know your numbers: Before your program begins consider performing assessments to ...

By: April O’Neil Often when we want to change something with our health, we get lured into thinking it will require signing a contract of deprivation.  We’re not thrilled about the idea of giving up things we enjoy.  We let our emotions grip the steering wheel and drive us to the closest excuse.  This kind ...

by Rick Warren “Admit your faults to one another and pray for each other so that you may be healed.” (James 5:16 LB) The first step in forgiveness is admitting your guilt. Then, you have to accept responsibility for your sin. What’s the best way to ensure that you are really accepting responsibility for your sin? ...