Author Archives: Jeff Dillard

“Form” (suggested applications)

Posted on October 24, 2018 by Jeff Dillard

The following is related to an earlier devotional post on “form”:  it is how and why we play that counts.  If you’re not familiar with this series, you may want to review some of the foundational articles and videos on … Continue reading →

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A Word for the Week: “Loyalty” (1 Peter 2:11-17)

Posted on October 21, 2018 by Jeff Dillard

Beloved, I urge you as sojourners and exiles to abstain from the passions of the flesh, which wage war against your soul.  Keep your conduct among the Gentiles honorable, so that when they speak against you as evildoers, they may see your good deeds and … Continue reading →

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Christian Joy 105: the Purpose of Christ (6 of 7)

Posted on October 18, 2018 by Jeff Dillard

My goal in this series is our greater joy in Jesus, even in complex struggles intellectually, emotionally, relationally, etc.  So, each time I will offer a buffet on 8 ‘P’s of good news.  Chew and savor whatever helps your joy … Continue reading →

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“Flexibility” (suggested applications)

Posted on October 17, 2018 by Jeff Dillard

The following is related to an earlier devotional post on “balance” (wholeness) in our faith and following of Jesus.  If you’re not familiar with this series, you may want to review some of the foundational articles and videos on W.A.I.T. … Continue reading →

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A Word for the Week: “Love” (John 15:12-17)

Posted on October 14, 2018 by Jeff Dillard

This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you.  Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends.  You are my friends if you do what I command you.  No longer do I call … Continue reading →

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Christian Joy 105: the Purpose of Christ (5 of 7)

Posted on October 11, 2018 by Jeff Dillard

My goal in this series is our greater joy in Jesus, even in complex struggles intellectually, emotionally, relationally, etc.  So, each time I will offer a buffet on 8 ‘P’s of good news.  Chew and savor whatever helps your joy … Continue reading →

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“Breath” (suggested applications)

Posted on October 10, 2018 by Jeff Dillard

The following is related to an earlier devotional post on “breath” – taking in and giving out real Life from Christ.  If you’re not familiar with this series, you may want to review some of the foundational articles and videos … Continue reading →

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A Word for the Week: “Links” (Romans 6:16-18)

Posted on October 7, 2018 by Jeff Dillard

Do you not know that if you present yourselves to anyone as obedient slaves, you are slaves of the one whom you obey, either of sin, which leads to death, or of obedience, which leads to righteousness?  But thanks be to God, that you … Continue reading →

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Christian Joy 105: the Purpose of Christ (4 of 7)

Posted on October 4, 2018 by Jeff Dillard

My goal in this series is our greater joy in Jesus, even in complex struggles intellectually, emotionally, relationally, etc.  So, each time I will offer a buffet on 8 ‘P’s of good news.  Chew and savor whatever helps your joy … Continue reading →

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“Balance” (suggested applications)

Posted on October 3, 2018 by Jeff Dillard

The following is related to an earlier devotional post on “balance” (wholeness) in our faith and following of Jesus.  If you’re not familiar with this series, you may want to review some of the foundational articles and videos on W.A.I.T. … Continue reading →

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A Word for the Week: “Leadership” (Matthew 8:18-23)

Posted on September 30, 2018 by Jeff Dillard

Now when Jesus saw a crowd around Him, He gave orders to go over to the other side.  And a scribe came up and said to Him, “Teacher, I will follow you wherever you go.”  And Jesus said to him, “Foxes have holes, and … Continue reading →

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Leadership and Group Formations (7 of 7), Adjourning

Posted on September 29, 2018 by Jeff Dillard

This mini-series offers a great variety of topical videos and a few consistent questions to prompt your reflection and discussion of three key issues in leadership: vision (where to lead others), influence (why they will choose to follow – or … Continue reading →

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A Word for the Week: “Knowledge” (Proverbs 18:15)

Posted on September 23, 2018 by Jeff Dillard

An intelligent heart acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.  (Proverbs 18:15)     If you’d like to know more about who publishes the articles, videos, and other materials on tools4trenches, you can click on the picture of … Continue reading →

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Leadership and Group Formations (6 of 7), Performing

Posted on September 22, 2018 by Jeff Dillard

This mini-series offers a great variety of topical videos and a few consistent questions to prompt your reflection and discussion of three key issues in leadership: vision (where to lead others), influence (why they will choose to follow – or … Continue reading →

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Christian Joy 105: the Purpose of Christ (3 of 7)

Posted on September 20, 2018 by Jeff Dillard

My goal in this series is our greater joy in Jesus, even in complex struggles intellectually, emotionally, relationally, etc.  So, each time I will offer a buffet on 8 ‘P’s of good news.  Chew and savor whatever helps your joy … Continue reading →

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A Word for the Week: “Justice” (Isaiah 1:16-17)

Posted on September 16, 2018 by Jeff Dillard

Wash yourselves; make yourselves clean; remove the evil of your deeds from before my eyes; cease to do evil, learn to do good; seek justice, correct oppression; bring justice to the fatherless, plead the widow’s cause.  (Isaiah 1:16-17)     If you’d like to know more about … Continue reading →

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Leadership and Group Formations (5 of 7), Norming

Posted on September 15, 2018 by Jeff Dillard

This mini-series offers a great variety of topical videos and a few consistent questions to prompt your reflection and discussion of three key issues in leadership: vision (where to lead others), influence (why they will choose to follow – or … Continue reading →

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Christian Joy 105: the Purpose of Christ (2 of 7)

Posted on September 13, 2018 by Jeff Dillard

My goal in this series is our greater joy in Jesus, even in complex struggles intellectually, emotionally, relationally, etc.  So, each time I will offer a buffet on 8 ‘P’s of good news.  Chew and savor whatever helps your joy … Continue reading →

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A Word for the Week: “Joy” (Isaiah 34:3-10)

Posted on September 9, 2018 by Jeff Dillard

Strengthen the weak hands, and make firm the feeble knees.  Say to those who have an anxious heart, “Be strong; fear not!  Behold, your God will come with vengeance, with the recompense of God.  He will come and save you.  … Continue reading →

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Leadership and Group Formations (4 of 7), Storming

Posted on September 8, 2018 by Jeff Dillard

This mini-series offers a great variety of topical videos and a few consistent questions to prompt your reflection and discussion of three key issues in leadership: vision (where to lead others), influence (why they will choose to follow – or … Continue reading →

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Christian Joy 105: the Purpose of Christ (1 of 7)

Posted on September 6, 2018 by Jeff Dillard

My goal in this series is our greater joy in Jesus, even in complex struggles intellectually, emotionally, relationally, etc.  So, each time I will offer a buffet on 8 ‘P’s of good news.  Chew and savor whatever helps your joy … Continue reading →

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“Weight” – physical and spiritual fitness in Christ

Posted on September 5, 2018 by Jeff Dillard

WEIGHT – “B.M.O.C!”  “Heavy!”  “Phat!” (Genesis 11:4, 1 Samuel 2:29, Ecclesiastes 1:2-3, 2 Corinthians 4:16-18, Ephesians 3:14-19 and 4:11-13, Colossians 2:6-10)   Some expressions are popular with every generation. You’ve probably heard some of the ones on the left. Images … Continue reading →

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A Word for the Week: “Initiative” (Isaiah 1:16-17)

Posted on September 2, 2018 by Jeff Dillard

“Wash and make yourselves clean.  Take your evil deeds out of my sight; stop doing wrong.  Learn to do right; seek justice.  Defend the oppressed.  Take up the cause of the fatherless; plead the case of the widow.” (Isaiah 1:16-17)     If you’d like to know more … Continue reading →

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Leadership and Group Formations (3 of 7), Forming

Posted on September 1, 2018 by Jeff Dillard

This mini-series offers a great variety of topical videos and a few consistent questions to prompt your reflection and discussion of three key issues in leadership: vision (where to lead others), influence (why they will choose to follow – or … Continue reading →

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Christian Joy 104: the Provision of Christ (2 of 2)

Posted on August 30, 2018 by Jeff Dillard

My goal in this series is our greater joy in Jesus, even in complex struggles intellectually, emotionally, relationally, etc.  So, each time I will offer a buffet on 8 ‘P’s of good news.  Chew and savor whatever helps your joy … Continue reading →

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