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6 Reasons to Avoid Stretching

One of our trusted coaches, Brian, has a message that might flip your thinking on stretching…

Hey I’m Coach Brian – a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist with a Masters Degree in Exercise Science.

I’ve dedicated the last 16 years of my career to working at the cutting edge of training and exercise science.

As a Functional Movement Specialist, I know it’s crucial to separate fact from fiction when it comes to training and performance. Step behind the headlines and you get the real story.

…I’m in the gym every day experimenting through endless trial-and-error

…I apply what works to my clients and the results successfully come back over and over again, so… in short, I know what WORKS.

One thing all my best clients of all ages have in common is that they spend minimal time on stretching. You would think this would leave them stiff, tight and sore but nothing could be further from the truth. These super clients are actually very nimble and I’ll share how in just a moment. Could it be that stretching is not all it’s cut out to be?

I’d like to share with you 6 reasons why stretching is overrated

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Entering the Weekend with Christ

Hi everyone, as we celebrate the Baptism of our Lord, we are called to remember our own baptism. As God’s children, we are empowered by the Spirit to bring light to a dark world.

Pastor Tim
“God has led you to the desert, and spoken to your Heart.”

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The Beloved Way: Seeking God’s Purpose Above All Else

In Matthew’s Gospel, as Jesus emerges from the waters of the Jordan, the heavens open and a voice declares: “This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased.” We often view righteousness as a legal status—a list of rules followed or a debt paid. But the Baptism of the Lord reveals a different truth: Righteousness is a relationship. It is a committed, loving, and merciful union with the Father that seeks His purpose above all else. As we enter this weekend with Christ, we look at how Isaiah’s prophecy, Peter’s testimony, and Jesus’ baptism invite us into this same “Beloved” way of living.

The Character of Righteousness (Isaiah 42:1-9) Isaiah introduces us to the “Servant of the Lord.” This isn’t a figure of worldly power, but of gentle, persistent mercy.

Gentle Strength: He does not cry out or shout; he does not break a “bruised reed.” Righteousness with God doesn’t mean being “right” by crushing others; it means being “right” by upholding the vulnerable.
The Covenant of Light: The Servant is called to be a “covenant for the people.” His purpose isn’t personal gain—it is to open eyes that are blind.
The Lesson for Us: To be righteous is to align our hearts with God’s mercy. When we prioritize God’s purpose, our lives stop being about our own defense and start being about His restoration of the world.

The Inclusivity of Righteousness (Acts 10:34-43) In Acts, Peter has a breakthrough that changes the Church forever: “I now realize how true it is that God does not show favoritism.”

Breaking Barriers: Peter realizes that righteousness isn’t about tribal belonging or religious heritage. It is about “fearing Him and doing what is right.”
A Relationship for All: Peter’s sermon emphasizes that Jesus went about “doing good and healing all.” This is the “purpose” Jesus sought—to bring the mercy of God to every corner of the human experience.
The Lesson for Us: A committed relationship with God requires us to drop our prejudices. If we seek God’s purpose above all else, we must love whom He loves—which is everyone.

The Submission of Righteousness (Matthew 3:13-17) The most striking moment in the Jordan is Jesus’ insistence on being baptized. John the Baptist is confused—why would the sinless Son of God need a baptism of repentance?

“To Fulfill All Righteousness”: Jesus answers that it is proper “to fulfill all righteousness.” In this context, righteousness means total submission to the Father’s will. * The Descent into Solidarity: By entering the water, Jesus identifies with us. He isn’t standing on a pedestal; He is in the mud of the river with the seekers and the sinners.
The Reward of Purpose: It is only after Jesus commits to this humble path of service that the Spirit descends. The Father’s “pleasure” isn’t earned by Jesus’ perfection, but by His radical commitment to the Father’s saving purpose.

What does it mean for us today to seek “righteousness with God through a committed, loving, and merciful relationship”?

Stop Trying to Earn, Start Trying to Listen: Righteousness began for Jesus with a declaration of love from the Father. Start your day knowing you are “the Beloved.”
Seek Purpose Over Comfort: Jesus’ righteousness led him to the cross; the Servant’s righteousness led him to the bruised reed. Ask God: “What is Your purpose for this situation?” rather than “How can I be comfortable here?”
Practice Mercy: If God’s righteousness is merciful, ours must be too. A committed relationship with God is visible in how we treat those who can do nothing for us.

When we seek God’s purpose above all else, the heavens open for us, too. We find that we are not just servants, but sons and daughters, empowered by the Spirit to bring light to a dark world.

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This Industry Is Racing to Save Our Electrical Grid

This Industry Is Racing to Save Our Electrical GridBy Joe Austin, senior analyst, Chaikin Analytics
The stock market had just closed for the day. So my coworkers and I were getting ready to head home.

I only lived 10 blocks away. But it was a typical, sweltering mid-August day in the city. And without power, the elevators weren’t working.

That made the trek a lot rougher than normal…

I’ll never forget walking down 21 flights of stairs to get out of the building. Then, when I got home, I had to climb another 28 flights to reach my apartment.

That night, the iconic New York City skyline sat in darkness. Cars moving through the streets below provided the only flashes of light.

I sat in my apartment and ate leftover takeout food. I shared a bottle of wine with the neighbors downstairs. And I went to bed in an unfamiliar, eerie silence.

A few of my colleagues spent the night at Grand Central Terminal. Without power, no trains could take them home to the suburbs.

Here’s the craziest part…

The historic blackout on August 14, 2003 actually began about 500 miles away in Ohio.

Scorching heat pushed electricity demand to extreme levels in the suburbs of Cleveland.

The demand surge caused a power-generating plant in Eastlake, Ohio to go offline. That put a strain on high-voltage transmission lines in Walton Hills, Ohio.

The lines drooped into the trees below – and ultimately failed.

After that, electricity rerouted through neighboring transmission lines. But those lines couldn’t handle the sudden flood of demand. And one by one, their breakers tripped.

A software “bug” exacerbated the problem. The alarm system didn’t go off as expected after the initial power failure.

That turned a routine local blackout into something much worse…

Within minutes, more than 500 generating units at 265 power plants went dark. In total, roughly 55 million people lost power across eight U.S. states and Ontario, Canada.

At the peak of the blackout, 80% of the electrical grid’s load had vanished.

Some areas remained without power for several days. And just in case power failed again, Toronto’s subway system and streetcars didn’t run for a couple of extra days.

More than two decades later, it’s still the largest blackout in North American history.

Every time I hear about grid-reliability issues, I think about those 49 flights of stairs that I had to climb back then. And New York City is still close to the edge today…Recommended Links:Here’s What You MissedA 50-year Wall Street veteran – who called the COVID-19 crash, the 2022 bear market, and the 2023 bank panic – says a rare January “trigger” could determine whether 2026 is a wealth-building year for you or a devastating setback. It has 100% accuracy since 1950. Click here now for the full story (and TWO free stock recommendations).Executive Order 14318: The Most Important Document You’ve Never ReadThe mainstream media just missed the biggest financial story of the year… President Donald Trump signed an executive order to start unlocking an estimated $5.1 trillion in federal assets for the benefit of every American citizen. Most Americans have no idea this opportunity exists… But according to a former Trump adviser, it could trigger a historic “gold rush” for the American people. See what the media missed.The New York Independent System Operator (“NYISO”) tracks the reliability of the state’s power system. It manages the system’s output to prevent overload.

According to a report from NYISO this past October, four “peaker” power facilities in New York City are past their prime.

A peaker facility typically only runs when demand spikes.

Think about those sizzling summer afternoons when everyone cranks their air conditioning. Or brutal cold snaps when everyone needs heat.

The city wants to permanently close these four aging peaker facilities. They’re inefficient and create terrible pollution.

But New York’s grid can’t handle losing them yet…

Without these facilities, the city would face massive power shortages. According to NYISO, it would come up between 400 and 1,000 megawatts short in summer peaks through 2030.

The summer heat isn’t going away. So that’s a huge problem.

The state of New York hopes new projects will fill the gap. But even if everything comes online as planned, New York City will still face demand shortages in 2029 and 2030.

NYISO’s report noted that nearby Long Island faces similar problems. In that area, shutting down two peaker generators will create shortages starting in 2027.

It’s not just a New York problem, either…The Power Gap Keeps Growing
Across the country, grid operators are struggling to keep the lights on.

According to the U.S. Department of Energy, 104 gigawatts (“GW”) of mostly coal and natural gas power plants will retire by 2030. And the country only has about 22 GW of equally reliable capacity ready to replace them.

Even if enough power comes online, getting it where it needs to go is another huge problem.

Put simply… the U.S. electrical grid is ancient.

A report from the U.S. Department of Energy found that more than 70% of the country’s power transformers are at least 25 years old. Around 60% of circuit breakers in the U.S. are at least 30 years old. And 70% of transmission lines are past 25 years old.

Many of these parts are operating well beyond their intended lifespans. And it shows…

Outages already cost the U.S. economy around $150 billion each year.

The last comprehensive study on complete grid modernization came out in 2021. It estimated the total cost at $7 trillion to $8 trillion. And last March, the American Society of Civil Engineers gave the U.S. energy infrastructure a “D+” grade in its annual assessment.

Just getting through 2030 will require $1.4 trillion in grid investment. Analysts estimate that we’ll then need a similar level of spending every five years through 2050.

Of course, as we’ve discussed previously here at the Chaikin PowerFeed, this demand for power creates opportunity for investors.

And right now, I have my eye on one industry that can expect to keep benefiting from this influx of cash…

I’m talking about Construction and Engineering.

In the Power Gauge, we can do a “health check” to get a pulse on this corner of the market…

Over the past year, stocks in the Construction and Engineering industry have surged nearly 50% on average. That’s almost 3 times the growth of the S&P 500 Index over the same time frame.

And the Power Gauge doesn’t see this trend slowing down anytime soon. Our system says the Construction and Engineering industry is “strong” right now.

And out of 44 stocks in the space with ratings, 14 of them are “bullish” or better. That compares with only 5 with “bearish” or worse ratings. So there are plenty of strong stocks to choose from in this industry.

Put simply, an electrical grid past its prime and growing AI demand keep the Construction and Engineering industry strong. And the Power Gauge sees a lot of opportunity with stocks in this space right now.

Good investing,

Joe AustinMarket ViewMajor Indexes and Notable Sectors # HLD: BULLISH NEUTRAL BEARISH

Dow 30+0.52%814 8

S&P 500-0.01%120234 143

Nasdaq-0.57%2150 29

Small Caps+1.09%661939 291

Bonds-0.5%

Energy+3.15%513 4— According to the Chaikin Power Bar, Small Cap stocks are more Bullish than Large Cap stocks. Major indexes are mixed.* * * *Sector TrackerSector movement over the last 5 daysMaterials+4.74%Energy+4.12%Industrials+3.26%Consumer Discretionary+2.94%Health Care+2.14%Financial+2.06%Consumer Staples+0.98%Real Estate+0.22%Information Technology+0.19%Communication-0.2%Utilities-1.64%* * * *Industry FocusInsurance Services17279Over the past 6 months, the Insurance subsector (KIE) has underperformed the S&P 500 by -7.47%. However, its Power Bar ratio, which measures future potential, is Strong, with more Bullish than Bearish stocks. It is currently ranked #12 of 21 subsectors and has moved up 1 slot over the past week.Top Stocks rating

HIGThe Hartford Insuran rating

ALLThe Allstate Corpora rating

AIZAssurant, Inc.* * * *Top MoversGainers rating

APA+8.47% rating

TPL+7.66% rating

MHK+6.91% rating

SW+6.71%

IP+6.37%Losers rating

STX-7.72% rating

DDOG-7.61% rating

WDC-6.1% rating

ADSK-5.86% rating

MRNA-5.66%* * * *Earnings ReportEarnings Surprises rating

NEOG
Neogen Corporation Q2 $0.10 Beat by $0.03 rating

CMC
Commercial Metals Company Q1 $1.84 Beat by $0.30 rating

RPM
RPM International Inc. Q2 $1.20 Missed by $-0.21* * * *You have received this e-mail as part of your subscription to PowerFeed. If you no longer want to receive e-mails from PowerFeed, click here.You’re receiving this e-mail at peter.hovis@gmail.com.For questions about your account or to speak with customer service, call +1 (877) 697-6783 (U.S.), 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Eastern time or e-mail info@chaikinanalytics.com. Please note: The law prohibits us from giving personalized financial advice.© 2026 Chaikin Analytics, LLC. All rights reserved. Any reproduction, copying, or redistribution, in whole or in part, is prohibited without written permission from Chaikin Analytics, LLC. 201 King Of Prussia Rd., Suite 650, Radnor, PA 19087. www.chaikinanalytics.com.Any brokers mentioned constitute a partial list of available brokers and is for your information only. Chaikin Analytics, LLC, does not recommend or endorse any brokers, dealers, or investment advisors.Chaikin Analytics forbids its writers from having a financial interest in any security they recommend to our subscribers. All employees of Chaikin Analytics, LLC (and affiliated companies) must wait 24 hours after an investment recommendation is published online – or 72 hours after a direct mail publication is sent – before acting on that recommendation.This work is based on SEC filings, current events, interviews, corporate press releases, and what we’ve learned as financial journalists. It may contain errors, and you shouldn’t make any investment decision based solely on what you read here. It’s your money and your responsibility.

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Peter A. Hovis Verse of the Day – Hebrews 13:16By RJ Hamster on January 8, 2026

January 8, 2026Verse of the DayAnd don’t forget to do good and to share with those in need. These are the sacrifices that please God. Hebrews 13:16 NLTREAD ON THE BIBLE APPRELATED PLANSTender Healing Care3 DaysChildren of One God3 DaysFaith, Hope and Love – Corrie Ten Boom3 DaysGive Thanks: A 3-Day Devotional3 Days Support DonateYou are receiving this email because you are currently subscribed to YouVersion notifications.© Life.Church / YouVersion
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