Don’t be caught with your hand in the cookie jar this holiday season. It’s easy to be tempted to overeat because your favorite foods come around once a year. But by making wise food choices, you can avoid overloading on calories. Indulging during the holidays leaves a lasting impression on more than just your taste ...

By Rick Warren “Though he was God, he did not think of equality with God as something to cling to. Instead, he gave up his divine privileges; he took the humble position of a slave and was born as a human being. He humbled himself in obedience to God and died a criminal’s death on ...

Rick Warren “Whoever does not have the Spirit cannot receive the gifts that come from God’s Spirit.” (1 Corinthians 2:14a TEV) You can’t earn your spiritual gifts or deserve them — that’s why they are called gifts! They’re an expression of God’s grace to you: “Christ has generously divided out his gifts to us” (Ephesians 4:7 CEV). ...

If you want to get healthy, you just might not want to go to a doctor. You might instead, go to church.  The power of community to create health is far greater than any physician, clinic or hospital. You are more likely to be overweight if your friend’s, friend’s friend is overweight than if your ...

By Rick Warren “I am certain that God, who began the good work within you, will continue his work until it is finally finished on the day when Christ Jesus returns.” (Philippians 1:6 NLT) In the book of Philippians, Paul uses the word “joy” 16 times in just four chapters. As a prisoner in a Roman ...

Saddleback Church-Irvine Pastor Jake Rutenbar writes and produces this parody “Not Fair,” using the melody from the popular hit song by Jordin Sparks “No Air,” addressing his consuming passion to consume unhealthy foods. Singing “tell me how to eat, it’s not fair,” Jake gives a realistic portrayal of our daily challenges to avoid bad foods. ...

Click here to get great tasting, healthy snacks for game day, including a Superbowl Sunday Dip by Dr. Mark Hyman. Being healthy tastes and feels so good!

Glorify God with the way we move, means to be active and get exercise! But, it’s hard and monotonous if you are working out alone and doing the same routine over and over again. In fact, since our bodies adapt, if you don’t change things up, you will not get the full benefit you think ...

During the 2nd Health and Fitness Seminar, Fitness Coach Tom Wilson created a stationary exercise routine to the song “Set Free.” Worship Leader Rick Muchow modified some of the lyrics to make it “Daniel Plan Approved.” Watch this, feel the energy, try the exercise and enjoy the music! Watch the entire March Rally

Try These New Recipes The Daniel Plan asked you for original recipes and we got ’em! Here are a few recipes that gained The Daniel Plan stamp of approval from Dr. Daniel Amen and Dr. Mark Hyman. The only exception is the doctors prefer to saute with grapeseed oil, coconut oil or vegetable broth. Olive oil, although ...