Training Camp!
The biggest growth occurs when no one is watching. . .
The Basics
Watch this short introductory video to get started
Spirit Notes! Training Camp Launch
Get Ready: Camp Packing List
A desire to grow!
Humility to read, listen, and learn
Word of God
I will be using New International Version Study Bible; feel free to use version of your choice
Don’t have a Bible? No problem! You can purchase one for a minimal amount. There are also some very good online Bible apps.
Access to internet for monthly videos
A level of creativity & motivation to work on monthly growth ideas
NO WORRIES if your level is currently low! This will GROW as well in the journey!
Basic Gear for your body movement of choice (walking, running, hiking, swimming, skateboarding, etc)
Visit to doctor if you will be starting a new exercise regimen
Water, healthy appetite, & stretching (this is a personal reminder!) to safely accompany increased movement
A level of discipline to the monthly 1,2,3,4 cadence
As you begin establishing a 5 day per week habit, this discipline will grow. As you also experience transformation this process of discipline will be FUN! It’s one of the many reasons why I LOVE being in Training Camp!
MONTHLY CADENCE:
1 Jesus-centered meditation
2 growth ideas for mind & body
3 positive impact practice reps
4 weeks of learning
A STRONG CADENCE BEATING FOR A POWERFUL YEAR
FIRST STEPS IN THE JOURNEY
Watch introductory Launch video (The Basics)
Review Get Ready Camp packing list
Watch monthly kickoff video (in monthly training equipment section)
Download monthly training equipment
Review Music in the Journey information; consider including music to reinforce growth!
Spirit Notes! Training Camp Playlist
24 song tracks to accompany your journey
In box above (top right icon) sign in to Apple Music platform to access and add playlist
These instrumental and lyrical tracks have made my Training Camp Round 1 experience even more memorable! Themed for all 11 months of positive growth and motivation, I will repeat for Round 2!!
Month 1 Training Equipment : LOVE
Watch Kickoff Video
Download 1,2,3,4 Monthly Navigation Guide
Download Mind & Body Growth Ideas Worksheet
Download Reading Journey (videos below)
Week 1 Video: A Life of Love
Week 2 Video: Love Sacrifices
Week 3 Videos: Love Notices, Ahavah/Love Word Study
Week 4 Video: Love Covers
Month 2 Training Equipment : JOY
Download 1,2,3,4 Monthly Navigation Guide
NEW Guide for Month 2 of JOY!
Download Mind & Body Growth Ideas Worksheet
Download Reading Journey (videos below)
Week 1 Video: Christian Joy
Week 2 Video: Why Rejoice?
Week 3 Videos: Living in Response to the Resurrection, Chara/Joy Word Study
Week 4 Video: Empty or Full
Month 3 Training Equipment : PEACE
Download 1,2,3,4 Monthly Navigation Guide
NEW Guide for Month 3 of PEACE!
Download Mind & Body Growth Ideas Worksheet
Download Reading Journey (videos below)
Week 1 Video: Grace and Peace
Week 2 Video: A Life of Peace
Week 3 Videos: Run to Jesus, Shalom/Peace Word Study
Week 4 Video: Christian Peace
Month 4 Training Equipment : Creation Sings!
Download 1,2,3,4 Monthly Navigation Guide
NEW Guide for Month 4!
Download Mind & Body Growth Ideas Worksheet
Download Reading Journey (videos below)
Week 1 Video: Lessons from the Garden of Eden
Week 2 Videos: Lord of Creation, Made to Shine
Week 3 Video: Beauty of God in the World He Made (No Ocean Big Enough)
Week 4 Video: Why Sing?
Month 5 Training Equipment : Patience!
Download 1,2,3,4 Monthly Navigation Guide
NEW Guide for Month 5!
Download Mind & Body Growth Ideas Worksheet
Download Reading Journey (videos below)
Week 1 Video: Patience - Essential to Experiencing God's Best
Week 2 Videos: How a Fool Responds to Suffering, Job: An Invitation to Trust God's Wisdom
Week 3 Videos: Keep Growing, The Chief of Sinners Made a Minister
Week 4 Videos: Happy in Hope, Patient in Pain, Constant in Prayer, Why Pray?
Month 6 Training Equipment : Kindness!
Download 1,2,3,4 Monthly Navigation Guide
NEW Guide for Month 6!
Download Mind & Body Growth Ideas Worksheet
Download Reading Journey (videos below)
Week 1 Video: The Attractive Quality of Kindness
Week 2 Videos: Look at the Kindness and Severity of God, Generosity
Week 3 Videos: Caring Hosea, Do I Care About Other People?
Week 4 Video: Satisfaction Shared
Month 7 Training Equipment : Goodness!
Download 1,2,3,4 Monthly Navigation Guide
NEW Guide for Month 7!
Download Mind & Body Growth Ideas Worksheet
Download Reading Journey (videos below)
Week 1 Videos: The Goodness of God - Part 1; The Goodness of God - Part 2
Week 2 Videos: The Good Judge, Book Study of Nahum
Week 3 Videos: Spirit of Goodness, Am I Known for Doing Good?
Week 4 Videos: More than Expectations; Euangelion/Gospel Word Study
Month 8 Training Equipment : Faithfulness!
Download 1,2,3,4 Monthly Navigation Guide
NEW Guide for Month 8!
Download Mind & Body Growth Ideas Worksheet
Download Reading Journey (videos below)
Week 1 Videos: The Reassuring Quality of Faithfulness; Genesis Part II (chapters 12-50)
Week 2 Videos: The Stairway to Heaven, Book Study of Daniel
Week 3 Videos: Sickness or Health, Book Study of 1 & 2 Chronicles; Book Study of Zechariah
Week 4 Videos: Faith to Advance; Following Without Seeing
Month 9 Training Equipment : Gentleness!
Download 1,2,3,4 Monthly Navigation Guide
NEW Guide for Month 9!
Download Mind & Body Growth Ideas Worksheet
Download Reading Journey (videos below)
Week 1 Videos: Humble Isaiah; Book Study of Obadiah
Week 2 Videos: More than Individuals; Book Study of Philemon
Week 3 Videos: Greatness, Humility, and Servanthood; Gentleness Exposes our Prayer Lives
Week 4 Videos: Vulnerable or Protected; The Character of God: Compassion; Becoming Disciples
Month 10 Training Equipment : Self-Control!
Download 1,2,3,4 Monthly Navigation Guide
NEW Guide for Month 10!
Download Mind & Body Growth Ideas Worksheet
Download Reading Journey (videos below)
Week 1 Videos: The Battle for Self-Control; Word Study of Shema/Listen
Week 2 Videos: Stay Focused; You're Not Alone in Fighting Sin
Week 3 Videos: Stay Alert; Book Study of Ephesians
Week 4 Videos: Ground Rules Help; Add to Your Training
Month 11 Training Equipment : Celebration & Worship!
Capstone Month of our Spirit Notes! Training Camp Journey
Watch Month 11: Celebration & Worship
Enjoy this celebratory compilation of our Jesus-centered Beat 1 meditations!
Download 1,2,3,4 Monthly Navigation Guide
NEW Guide for Month 11!
Enjoy the present moment - it is a gift; soak it in and use it wisely!
Soak in the beauty of the sunset, breathe in the awesome magnitude of the starry sky. Cherish and be so grateful for this movement.
Download Mind & Body Growth Ideas Worksheet
Download Reading Journey (videos below)
Week 1 Videos: Why Listen; Word Study of Nephesh/Soul
Week 2 Videos: More Than Salvation Book Study of Esther
Week 3 Videos: Living a Life of Worship; Word Study of Me'od/Strength
Week 4 Videos: Power Revealed; Who Is It You Are Looking For?; I Am Sending You
The Backstory
I LOVE being in Training Camp. I love the idea of establishing goals to work towards and envisioning transformation. I love leaning into the hard work and (most moments!) I love the process. Once my “organized” sports, academy, military, and corporate days were behind me I realized there was no reason I couldn’t be in a training camp every day if I really wanted. . . no one was stopping me!
At one of my favorite “reflection areas” in January 2020 the idea of a Training Camp for soul, mind, and body was created. And, for eleven months, my 90(+)year old mother, my sister, and I leaned into this Monday through Friday journey for the rest of 2020. We learned much about our Creator, our fellow humans, and ourselves. We cherished movement and creation. We accomplished little projects, took on some bigger goals and received inspiration to further lean into this learning journey. As the year was winding down, we realized we wanted to dive even deeper into this growth. . . so we’ve decided to go for “Round 2” :). We’re excited to share Spirit Notes! Training Camp with you.
In addition to the good fruits of God’s Spirit that we explore in this Camp. . . “Spirit Notes” has an additional personal meaning. While at the military academy, every Thursday for 4 years I would receive a “spirit note” from my Mom, encouraging me and challenging me to lean into my journey there. She knew that, though she couldn’t be on the phone (this was many decades before cell phones :) ) or at my side, her positive written words could lift me. I will be eternally grateful for my Dad and my Mom whose models of rock steady grit and love have unfailingly supported and strengthened me and pointed me to the Perfect model, Jesus.