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Last year about this time God helped me to find your program on the
NRB network. I needed an excercise buddy to keep me encouraged in
keeping my body in good shape. In January I found a breast lump which
turned out to be cancer and started chemo in March. I continued with
your program. Somedays I had to sit on the couch, somedays I couldn’t
even lift a two pound weight because I was so weak, but I did what I
could. I also had 6 weeks of radiation and thank God I am now in
remission. I believe God led me to find your program because of the
health benefits that come from it. Keep up the good work and God
bless!
Once again I want to thank you for your program and the kind and
encouraging way which you convince me to get off the couch & start
exercising. It has been about 8 weeks now since I started & Wow!! I
can really tell a difference. I have a long way to go to achieve my
goal, but I can say I’ve come a long way already. I was so inactive
and tired and “flabby”! Now I’m feeling much more energetic, I can see
my body BEGINNING to look toned, not quite so flabby. THanK GOD!
Hi Jennifer….hey girlfriend~
I feel as though I know you somewhat….you’ve been with me every Monday through Friday in my living room since Nov. 2009. ;o) Back then, I was flipping through some Christian cable stations, desperately needing to find encouragement in the Lord as I was having a hard time of encouraging myself in the Lord. It had been a year since I last worked out AND even longer since spending personal quiet time with the Lord. It was a cold dreary winter day in Minnesota, but your sunny disposition caught my attention. Despite your promptings of “sitting out is not an option, do what you can” and “the best exercise to do is the one you WILL do”, all I did for the first 2 weeks is watch you from the comfort of my couch. Oy! Well, it is rare that I miss a work out with you every weekday @ 8 a.m. (a perfect time for me). Your no-nonsense, adaptable, doable workout routine is just what the doctor…..no….what the Lord ordered!! This 45 year old married-no-kids woman of God feels better, is stronger, healthier (my annual doctor check-up proved that!) and more herself! You have also helped ‘jump start’ my special quiet times with my Heavenly Father! How can I adequately say thank you for that? Thank You, THANK YOU! Jennifer, may you be blessed this Christmas and in the new year for being such a blessing to me….and to countless others!
Sisters In Him~
Dear Jennifer,
I’m writing to say thank you. Your program is truly a blessing. It is so wonderful to hear the encouraging scripture and words to uplift during the workout. I am 9 weeks pregnant with my 6th child and have felt so tired, even after eating well and getting a good nights rest. This morning I decided to try some light exercise to see if it would help me. I looked at my program guide and saw that your program was coming up and decided to tune in. For the first time in weeks I feel great! I find it no coincidence that my devotional this morning was Isaiah 60. God is so wonderful! Thank you for your ministry and may God bless you as you share the light of Christ.
I just want to say a big Thank you for your program. I work out with
you everyday that I can. I will eventually be buying your DVDs so I
can work out at other times. I started back at the beginning of Nov. I
have lost 17 pounds with the combination of your workouts and using
Weight watchers. Your work out is set apart from others. You give
inspiration through God’s word. Thank you again for bringing God’s
message each day! It’s through you and His word that helps keep me
motivated to lead a healthy life style both physically and
spiritually! Julie from GA
dear jennifer,
i want to thank you so much for your ministry, and your show. you are
so wonderful to watch and work out with. I really appreciate your
kindness with your viewer audience. I thank you from the bottom of my
heart for being such an inspiration to others.
thank you.
Thank you Jennifer: I had “VERY BAD BALANCE”; but doing your excercises 6 days a week; there has been a dramatic change in my balance. I used to feel I “HAD TO ” hang on to my husband for every step. Thank You So Much I pray for your sucess and just today gave your website to buy dvd’s to a younger person . GOD BLESS YOU, 80 year old joni
Thank you God for allowing this program to be broadcast. I found this broadcast one morning as I was reading my word of the day and listening to someone on TV preaching the word of God. I have tried so many different diets and exercise programs it’s ridiculous. One thing I have found is consistency needs to be the key ingredient in losing weight. I am inspired by your story of the weight you lost ,and pray I can also get myself into shape as I work out along side you in the morning. Thanks and keep your spirits up you are doing a great job.
Jennifer:
Found your program 3 wks ago after praying for help with exercise.
Sticking with it everyday and expecting great results this year! Will
update after six weeks. God bless you and your ministry! Love it!
HI JENNIFER – started with you approx 5 wks ago!! i’m 74 yrs. old, and do most of the exercises sitting on a chair, right now; but hope & pray that i’ll be able to stand very soon. i’ve noticed a great deal of change in my arm strength, which is the main reason i began the program. i had begun to lose strength there. i also notice a change in my leg strength also. am able to walk the stairs & around stores faster!! will continue to exercise with you & will order dvd’s soon, so i can continue them on weekends!! THANX & MAY GOD CONTINUE TO BLESS & KEEP YOU IN HIS FAVOR
Hi Jennifer,
I wanted to give you the latest in my pursuit of good health. I think I told you in a previous note, that I watched you for days, maybe even a week or two before I finally got up and started exercising. I started on Sept. 16 and I continue to improve and feel more strength and increase my stamina. I’m so thankful for your exercise program. You are such a kind
motivator, haha! I love that you incorporate scripture and even little short Bible lessons as you encourage us to continue to take care of the temple God lives in. I’ve read and heard those verses for many years but they have really begun to take on a new meaning for me. I know he really does live in me, and now I realize I haven’t taken that good of care of his house for the first half of my life, but things are changing! I have a health issue with my back and so I can’t do anything that strenuous with my upper body, but I am doing what I can and try to continue to challenge myself! Thanks again, JEnnifer!
Dear Jennifer,
Thank you so much for your program. I just found it last week. I have been praying this winter for an exercise program that would be right for me. I enjoy walking but in West Central Wisconsin there is just too much snow and ice to walk the streets safely. I am 65 years old and had heart problems two years ago. Your program is right for me. I am so enjoying working out with you. 8:00 a.m. works great for me.
God bless you. I would like to send some $ to help keep you on the NRB channel. I got the Nashville address off this page.
God bless you. Thank you so much for being there for us. Love, Lois
Thank you so much, Jennifer, for coming into my “work-out” room every weekday morning. Thank you for your encouraging, motivational talks during the workout. I just love it as you personalize the workouts so it feels like you and I are exercising together, like nobody else is around! Your giggle is infectious, too. Once in awhile if you make a mistake, you laugh at yourself and that is just so sweet! This morning you started counting UP instead of DOWN!
Your evident love of Jesus is so overwhelming that it moves me to tears. The combination of scripture and exercise you bring to my home every morning is so unique and appreciated, words cannot describe it. Keep up the great work in the Lord’s name! God Bless you.
Hi Jennifer, today is my first time watching your program i was so uplifted by what i saw, i feel this will be a blessing to me. i’m going to continue watching and be bless in my body and spirit.
Hello Jennifer,
I’ve been meaning to thank you for the inspiration and motivation you have brought to me and my home. I have struggled with sticking to a workout regime…. often starting an intense aerobic workout class at the Y, going for a month or so, and then something happening, with 3 children, there’s always something that comes up and then I’m off my routine. This works for me. I started a part time job at a nursing home in September, and I do the routine before I go in. My children are often in the room and take part in the workout or just listen to your message….. they love you too! I have 2 boys, 9 & 10 years old and a 7 year old dtr. I have been a Christian for many years and really love the combination of a scriptural message with my workout! It works for me!! Thank you so much : )
Love and blessings,
Renée
Jennifer, thank you for being my workout coach for the last two years. The first year of working out I didn’t lose any weight because I still made poor nutrition choices. Then in January 2010 I started a diet and combined with your daily workouts and prayer, it took me only 6 months to reach my weight goal of 124. I’ve kept the weight off for 6 months and it’s because I stuck with my new eating habits and your workouts. I warm up by spending time in prayer and time on my treadmill. Then I move right into your program at 6 a.m. Thank you for blending God’s word with every workout. You are doing great things. May God continue to bless you and all of your viewers. Love Linda
Hi Jennifer!
This is my second letter to let you know that I am STILL loving you and all you do for us, outside AND in! I started with you over a year ago and I am still exercising almost every day with you……..YOU are the BEST! The amazement continues as I cannot believe how much energy I have or the muscle tone that is more like I am in my 30′s……I am 53! In fact, I never felt this good when I was 33! The compliments I receive, are great to hear when you are my age and everyone wants to know my ‘secret’! I tell everyone about you!
Thank you from the bottom of my heart for all you do!!!!!
Kim
I am a 58yr. old female who has let her body settle for less exercise than it needs. I used to dance a lot, but after several surgeries, I have stopped almost altogether. I started your exercise program about 3yrs ago. For a while, I got up at 5:30 every morning. After changing jobs, I basically quit. Now I am so out of shape and would like to loose about 30 lbs. You are my inspiration! I feel good after working with you. The word of God during the exercise is most helpful and uplifting. Thank you for what you do. And I will do better. I am setting my alarm right now. I will take better care of my temple.
Dear Jennifer, thank you so much for your 30 min workout. Rise up
starts at 8am, the time I’m headed out the door for work, so I record
a the entire week’s workout so I can join you in the evening. I follow
your advise to strength train twice a week and I am seeing a big
difference in my weight and appearance. A 30 min workout is just the
right amount of time for me. I’m going to be 53 this month and I have
been out of shape for too long. I’m feeling stronger and my energy has
increased.
Also I love to listen to the encouragement and reminders you give to
me from the Word of God. I’m blessed from the inside out. God Bless
You!
This is my first time here and just wanted to stop by and say hi everyone!
I have just started watching your show this week on direct tv. I have
exercised 3 mornings in a row. It gets my day going and is upifting. I
look forward to it daily now. I am 48 years old. I have a daycare in
my home and the kids love you too! It is also great to hear all of
your comments on fitness and foods. Also kudos for wearing moderate
attire. I am a christian also. I am elated. Thank you so much!!!
God Bless and thanks,
Deborah S.
I have been working out with your program four or five days a week and I truly enjoy your program. I’ve lost eight pounds and some inches. My health has improved a lot. I’m looking forward to making a donation to your ministry. I just love the Bible verses that you quote.
May God continue to bless you,
Hattie Little
Good morning Jennifer, I just finished working out with you. I’m 87 years old and am so glad to have discovered you on TV. I volunteer in our church kitchen every Wednesday. We serve dinner before the various Wed. evening services. It’s great to be able to have energy and the strength to help the chef. My doctor diagnosed the pain in my right hip as severe arthritis. After a few months of working out with you I can climb the stairs again and walk without limping most of the time. It’s great to feel “alive” again.
I am enjoying working out with you. I am feeling much better and am
losing weight.I have a leaking valve in my aorta valve and the doctor
said I needed to exercise daily. Since I have been working out with
you my heart muscles have improved greatly. I am so much better and I
feel so much better. Thank you Jennifer and God Bess You!
I just started working out with you via your tv program a week ago and
it is just what I need at this phase of my life. I am 71 years old and
am “easing” back into exercising after not having done so for 6 or
more months. So, it is just the right pace for me.
Thank you for the great job you’re doing!
Bless you as you continue to glorify our precious heavenly Father and
Lord, Jesus Christ!!!!
Hi Jennifer,
I have been exercising with you for a little over a year now—on NRB. I can definitely see and feel the improvements.
This is a note to say thank you for your health related information, ministry, and the program. Your cheerfulness is appreciated. I must confess, I am usually not smiling when you mention: having or putting a smile on your face.
You are a blessing.
Linda
I would like to thank you for your program on nrb. Your encouragement and wisdom has helped me so much to get back into an exercise routine after years of battling chronic lyme’s disease. I started out wanting to exercise with your program twice a week but I have enjoyed it so much that I do it everyday! I love your encouragement from God’s word along with the routine. We should allow Him to penetrate every area of our lives and your show encourages that. Thank you!
I have been exercising with you for 3 weeks now and I want to let you
know that you are a blessing to me. I have been wanting to start an
exercise program like forever! But couldn’t do it. To make the long
story short, I happened to look for a preaching program one morning
and saw you on NRB channel. I love the fact that you are speaking
verses in the bible and how God gives us strength to be able to do
what we need to do, and one of those is taking care of our physical
body as we take care of our spiritual body. Thank you so much! And I
pray that God will bless your ministry hundred folds as you continue
to minister to other people.
God bless! and see you everyday!
Thank you so much for providing us with a show that is the complete package. I get a great workout, nutritional information, and spiritual food too! You are such an encouragement. This morning my knees were pleading for me to sit down but your sweet, positive spirit and doses of God’s Word kept me going. Praise the Lord for working through you in a mighty way!
Hi, Jennifer and thank you for a Godly, encouraging workout. I’ve been exercising with you for a couple of years, now, ever since I retired, and discovered your program on TV. Now that he has retired, my husband joins me too. That’s a blessing, because as you say, the best exercise is the one you WILL do, and now he’s participating as well
God bless you!
Praise God! Jennifer I just wanted to say that you’re such an
inspiration. Every morning that I do your workout throughout the day I
feel great and spiritually empowered. The workouts are so refreshing.
Thanks for your inspiration, God bless you and your ministry!
Jennifer
I first started working out with in November of last year. I love the
way you blend scripture in with daily exercise and nurtion. To date I
have lost 20lbs. and counting… I have told other women about you
minstry please continue doing what God called you to do!
Hi Jennifer ~ I came across your program today and started working out
with you. I haven’t worked out for a very long time, and didn’t think
I would finish. Every time I felt like giving up you would say
something that would keep me going. I think it was also the slow pace
and your gentle spirit that helped me keep going. I actually finished
the whole workout and feel encouraged that I can keep it up! God Bless
you!! Thank you!!! I am going to make it an every morning appointment
to keep it up. Thank you again, for being youself! I didn’t realize
how someone’s gentle spirit could help me with this! God Bless YOU!
Hi Jennifer, On March 1st I challenged myself to commit to a regular
exercise program for at least four months. I browsed through my Sky
Angel channels hoping there would be something to help me since I
could not go to a gym and I didn’t know if I would stay motivated
enough with just my own routines. I found your program and two others.
Yours has been perfect for me! I am not overweight but at 49 years old
I was definitely feeling a lot of aches, pains, stiffness, and fatigue
that I knew I needed to do something about. You are right about giving
it time. At first I was more sore and tired then ever. Not so anymore.
I feel stronger and healthier and even though my four month commitment
is up I have no intention of stopping. Thank you for glorifiying God
on your program. I know that is what has kept me going. A work out
that glorifies the body would have been discouraging and pointless.
God bless your ministry!
It has been three months since i started
exercising with you. I feel so much better. I have lost a few pounds,
but the main thing is I feel better.
The last three workouts that have been on tv, I have not seen since I
started
exercising with you. They have been great!
thank you so much
and God bless you
Today is the firs time I have seen your show. I had been praying for a
structured non-invasive way to begin to get back in shape and to feel
better about myself. God has answered my prayers, and now I am
beginning to feel that I CAN DO THIS! Please pray for me to continue
with working out, feeling good from the inside out, and to help and
reach other Christians who have been feeling the same way about being
overweight. Thank you, God bless you as you keep reaching out to
others on how to get and stay healthy!
I love this program!!!
Words can not express what your show means to me. It gives me the
desire to rise up and workout while we praise God.
This is definitely your calling and God is using you to reach millions
with His Word and Truth and to lead them into salvation. Truly the
“harvest is ripe but laborers are few.”
Praying for your continued success.
HI Jennifer, I am enjoying the workouts on NRB network This makes my
6th week of working out I lost 75 lbs and am trying to lose 30 more
and I am excited to be working out trying to “firm up” and fell
stronger. The last lbs is harder to lose but I think the work outs are
helping. Thank you for your program it is encouraging both
physically and spiritually.
Thank you for your wonderful workouts on CH-378/NRB. You are the best
for my needs. You have a wonderful way of teaching and I enjoy that
you share scripture with us. The spiritual as well as the physical
body must be cared for, and you do just that. Thank you very much for
your excellent workouts!
May God continue to bless your ministry.
Hello Jennifer..Just viewed your site after I saw your exercise
segment on NRB.
Just to let you know that I am feeling so inspired after almost 2
years of unemployment and diagnosis of Polymyalgia and OA of my knees
and hands…and possibly my feet. I have been needing to exercise to
strengthen my body to helping me with the above conditions. The
workout appears to be a safe and kind one for the joints. Am so
hopeful once again..and the bonus that this is a christian program for
spirtual wellness. I truly believe I was meant to “bump” into this
program and channel. Thank you so much and am looking forward to
becoming stronger and healthier spiritually and physically. In
Christ..Mary Beth
Hi Jennifer!
After lying in bed “watching you exercise” from time to time; I finally decided to “leap out of bed” and join you. Today was my 3rd day to exercise with you…. the first 2 days I had to force myself to stay with it all the way through the program, but today I was more eager and required less effort.
It was as if you were there in the room with me. The tone of your voice, your choice of music/song, and the scriptures you quote, are all very encouraging. And I too, would like a copy of the grocery shopping list, as well as your prayers for healthy weight loss and healthy lifestyle changes.
May the Lord continue to bless you and your ministry!
Hi Jennifer~ I worked out with you this morning and feel great about it. I dvd’d the workout in case I miss your program some mornings, but my plan is to work out every day with you that I can. I love the easy movements and your gentle voice speaking scripture. You are a blessing! The fact that you have lost 85 lbs. gives my hope that I can lose at least 50 lbs! I am 57 years old and have let myself get in poor shape. I prayed this morning that the Lord would help me to trust in Him each and every day about everything! Thank you Jennifer for your awesome ministry! Thank you!
In Him,
Julie
I am new watcher and doer of your daily program Mon-Fri on the NRB
channel as of october of this year. I was praying to God that I would
find a good work out program for myself that would help me spiritually
and physically and through your program I have! Thank God!
As of may 5th I got the gastri bypass surgery and it worked but in
order to maintain I needed a program that wasnt to crazy and that
would keep my attention and I am blessed every morning when your show
comes on. Thanks so much and God Bless you.
Thanks
Sabrina
Hello Jennifer!
I watched your show for the first time today and I worked through all
the workouts! I was flipping through all of my christian channels
looking for a good word, and instead I got a good word and a good
workout! Praise GOD! I’m 31 years young and I like to stay in shape,so
your workouts were perfect for a get-up-and-go-start-your-day-routine!
You were a blessing for me today and I look forward to working out
with you again!
GOD Bless you!!
Myron
Hi Jennifer,
I am so blessed to have you in my living with me each day to exercise. I so enjoy hearing you speak of your own experience with a weight problem and seeing you now gives me so much encouragement. .Thanks for your program and the way you let your light shine for Jesus. Keep up the good work and making it enjoyable to work out.
Hi,
I just wanted to let you know I exercised with you this morning for
the first time. Thank you for being so encouraging and uplifting. I
was praying to God this morning and asking Him to help me with this
weightloss and thoughts of discouragement began to come, thoughts of
not being able, of thinking I’m older now so it won’t be possible. I
know it was the enemy. I’ve tried losing weight before and lost but
regained it back and more. As I came against those thoughts, I had a
thought to turn on the TV and look for an exercise show that I could
do from home. No more excuses. No more saying I’m going to get to the
gym and never going. So, I found your program. And, what do you know.
You were quoting the scripture about forgetting the former things. You
encouraged me in letting me know that you’ve lost 85lbs and have kept
it off. Nothing is impossible to those who are in Christ Jesus. I was
praising God while exercising. How cool is that! I know nothing
happens by coincidence so I feel it was Spirit-led that I found your
program. I plan to exercise with you every morning. I want to say
Thank You and God Bless You for what you are doing!
I am so thankful for your show! I am a busy mom with three kids who is
determined to get back into shape this year. On the mornings I can’t
make it to the gym I work out with you. I honestly think I’m getting a
better workout at home! The exercises are not complicated and the
workout is not above my fitness level. I’ve been looking for something
like this for a long time. Keep up the good work! I know you are
making a difference in my life and many others!
God Bless You.
My sister was going through depression last fall. She felt her life
was falling apart. With the help of a Christian counselor and finding
your program, she started to exercise. Your show was very instumental
in getting her moving again and feeling great! She told me about your
show and I am now watching and doing. Thanks for keeping it “simple”
to follow and do. We also appreciate your words of encouragement with
scripture. Thanks again. Continue your good work.
What a wonderful ministry you have…such fun to have one that you love to do and it shows. I have one of your dvd’s and it is helpful on weekends. We just moved to Nevada where it is sunny most of the time and is such a terrific blessing to be able to walk in the “SonShine”. Anyway I have been enjoying getting up and working out with you on your show. The time really fits well with my schedule. Thankyou!