How It All Adds Up

In beginning our Wellness Challenge for the LeTourneau Advancement Office the majority of the office went to have our body fat percentage analyzed. Wow. What was once a group of laughing people has been quieted with THE KNOWLEDGE that we really, truly need to get rid of that spare tire...it really is a little quieter this afternoon as the consequence of years of mindless eating settles in. Our Wellness Challenge begins tomorrow...it is a good thing that food in the Skipper Dining Hall offers healthy options. From a soup and salad bar to the healthy entree of the day, we all hope to be more conscious of how treat our bodies.

How You Can Pray: While we see the effects of overabundance in the weight scale, we cannot fail to think of those who have no food and for whom survival is an everyday reality. Please pray today for our missionaries that are struggling to make ends meet. Pray that God would provide the physical food they need and the spiritual food they crave.

Brrrrrrrr!

Well, our Texas winter is having one last HURRAH...it was about 32 this AM and it has slowly crept up during the day...its nippy and chilly and perfect for tennis. At LeTourneau we are blessed with the awesome Solheim Center...whether you want to play tennis or run indoors or swim in the middle of winter, the Solheim has it all. I personally partake of the pilates classes, the treadmill and my hubby and I "play" at tennis. Lots of running around involved, chasing the ball, so I guess we are getting good cardio. If you are an alumnus of LeTourneau, you can get a membership for your whole family or use it for the day when you visit. So check out the Solheim next time you are in town! And visit my friend, the trusty ol'treadmill.

How Can You Pray Today: In the same way that some punish their bodies through deprivation, other hurt their bodies through gluttony. Please pray for those that see "food" as their god, that they may seek moderation and place God first.

The Bandit Strikes Again!

Kris Erickson, Annual Fund Director at LeTourneau University has many, many admirers. However, in true LeTourneau fashion, these admirers do not quite know how to express said admiration...and instead speak through "streamer cobwebs" and rock formations. Hey, whatever works for you!

Being Healthy

The Advancement Office of LeTourneau has decided to partake in a 90-day Wellness Challenge. The goal is to better our WHOLE selves - mind, body and soul. We are signing contracts and agree to 1) a daily devotional, quiet time, 2) read one non-work related book, 3) exercise three times a week and 4) eat a healthier diet. So, folks are giving up Starbucks or Grandy's or chocolate...and seeking moderation instead. Wish us luck! The winner gets a gift certificate to a nice restaurant...nooooo, just kidding. The winner gets something fun, like a spa day or golf lessons.

The LeTourneau Experience: So, what is the Advancement Office? Well in the Advancement Office we raise funds for the entire university. Tuition alone does not cover all the cost of having a world-class university, and therefore we at the Advancement Office work with individuals, foundations, corporations and governmental entities to ensure that LeTourneau recieves the monetary support it needs to provide the best education for our students.

How Can You Pray Today: Sometimes, we make food or body image our god. Pray for those that put these things before the one True God - that they may see themselves in his image and therefore care and tend for their minds, bodies and souls more carefully.

Recipe of the Day:
Cook two chicken breasts. Set aside. Mix 1/2 cup low-fat mayo, 1 cup low-fat sourcream, juice of three lemons and two tablespoons of fresh cut dill. Cube chicken breasts and add to mayo mixture. Serve over salad greens with good crusty bread. Enjoy! (Serves 4)