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“Good Friday”

“For the love of Christ controls us, because we have concluded this: that one has died for all, therefore all have died; and he died for all, that those who live might no longer live for themselves but for him who for their sake died and was raised.”
-2 Corinthians 5:14-15

Christ is the Son of God. He died to atone for men’s sin, and after three days rose again. This is the most important fact in the universe. I die believing in Christ. – Note found under his pillow, in prison, at his death. 
-Watchman Nee 
(In 1952, Watchman Nee was imprisoned by the Chinese government for his faith. He remained in prison until his death twenty years later in 1972.)

Good Friday Workout: 5:15a.m./9:00a.m. 
No Afternoon Workouts Today.
No Saturday Workout this week (April 7)

How far did Jesus carry the cross to Calvary?
It is 0.3 kilometers (half a mile) from Pontius Pilate’s court to the traditionally accepted site of the crucifixion Golgotha, which means “the Place of the Skull.” We really don’t know how far Jesus carried the cross because Simon of Cyrene was pulled from the crowd to carry it for him. Also, the precise path Jesus took through Jerusalem is not recorded in the Bible.
Source: Christian Apologetics and Research Ministry
How much did the cross weight that Jesus had to carry?
There are many historians that have researched the answer to this question, and an average cross weighed about 300 pounds, they were massive and made out of extremely heavy wood. The condemned was forced to carry the crossbeam on his shoulders to the place of execution. but the crossbeam would not be quite as burdensome, weighing around 75–125 pounds (35–60 kg). Upright posts would presumably be fixed permanently in place, and the crossbeam, with the condemned person perhaps already nailed to it, would then be attached to the post.
It has been a good week at CF864. Proud of your hard work and your commitment to getting stronger and living an overall healthier life.

Remember that results happen in the kitchen so clean up those eating habits and you will see amazing results from your efforts in the gym.

Maple, Mustard Grilled Chicken

Sometimes you just want a stupid easy, but stupid tasty meal.

2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
1/3 c Dijon mustard (my absolute favorite is Maille – I eat this stuff out of the jar with a spoon)
3 T Grade B (it’s cheaper than A) Maple Syrup
1 stem fresh rosemary, chopped

In a large zip-top bag, add the mustard, maple syrup & rosemary, including the rosemary stem. Smush around to incorporate. Taste the marinade and see if you want to add more maple or mustard. Add the chicken and let marinate in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
Heat a large saute or grill pan (obviously a grill would work too) over medium-high heat. Melt a few tablespoons of fat (butter, ghee, duck/bacon fat), and sear the chicken thighs, about 4 (undisturbed) minutes per side. Be sure not to overcrowd the saute/grill pan, as you want the chicken to develop a nice char on the outside.
While the chicken thighs are cooking…
Pour the marinade in a small saute pan (minus the rosemary stem). Let it come to a simmer and keep it there for about 4-5 minutes, whisking occasionally. If you find the sauce has gotten too thick, add a little stock to it. And bam…you’ve turned the marinade into a sauce. Yay.
You can either serve the sauce on the side or brush it over the tops of the grilled thighs.
Source: Health-Bent

Have a great Easter weekend!

God proved His love on the Cross. When Christ hung, and bled, and died, it was God saying to the world, “I love you.”
-Billy Graham

BE STRONG!
Jay and Janice