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Author Archives: Jeff Dillard
“Vision” – physical and spiritual fitness in Christ
VISION – “Identify the goal, and start walking!” Numbers 22:31, 2 Kings 6:17-20, Psalm 119:18, John 9:1ff, 1 Corinthians 9:26-27, Philippians 3:12-14, Hebrews 12:2-3 By now, you may have a better understanding of how and why you need to grow … Continue reading
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A Word for the Week: “Help” (Matthew 14:25-33)
Shortly before dawn Jesus went out to them, walking on the lake. When the disciples saw him walking on the lake, they were terrified. “It’s a ghost,” they said, and cried out in fear. But Jesus immediately said to them: “Take courage! It is I. … Continue reading
Leadership and Group Formations (2 of 7) and Western Individualism
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
Christian Joy 104: the Provision of Christ (1 of 2)
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
“Training” – physical and spiritual fitness in Christ
TRAINING – “Show me, teach me, stick with me!!” 2 Samuel 22:35, 2 Chronicles 2:12-14, Psalm 144:1ff, Proverbs 22:6, Luke 6:40, 1 Corinthians 9:25, Ephesians 6:4, 1 Timothy 4:7-8, Hebrews 5:14 and 12:11 In this age of ubiquitous technology, much … Continue reading
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A Word for the Week: “Growth” (Luke 12:27-31)
“Consider how the wild flowers grow. They do not labor or spin. Yet I tell you, not even Solomon in all his splendor was dressed like one of these. 28 If that is how God clothes the grass of the field, which is … Continue reading
Leadership and Group Formations (1 of 7), Daily Significance and Strategies
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
Christian Joy 103: the Protection of Christ (2 of 2)
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
“Tools” – physical and spiritual fitness in Christ
TOOLS – “Use what God has given you!” (Genesis 4:17-26, Judges 16:25-30, 2 Samuel 22:36, Isaiah 6:1-8 and 59:15-18, Jeremiah 38:7-13, Joel 3:9-11, Micah 4:1-5, Zechariah 3:1-4, Ephesians 6:10-18) As a man, I appreciate a good tool box – even … Continue reading
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A Word for the Week: “Flexibility” (Galatians 6:1-5)
“Brothers, if anyone is caught in any transgression, you who are spiritual should restore him in a spirit of gentleness. Keep watch on yourself, lest you too be tempted. Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ. For if … Continue reading
Leadership and 10 Strategies for building Trust (2 of 2)
Building and maintaining trust is essential anyone is a position to lead others: parents, supervisors, mentors, coaches, and more. Over the last several weeks, we’ve considered the importance of trust through “circles of proof and circles of access“, understanding “hindrances … Continue reading
Christian Joy 103: the Protection of Christ (1 of 2)
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
“Stress” – physical and spiritual fitness in Christ
STRESS – “Progress will usually cost you” (Judges 3:1-2, John 12:24, 2 Timothy 2:3-7, Romans 5:3-4, 1 Corinthians 10:13, James 1:2-4, 1 Peter 1:6-7, 2 Peter 1:5-8) In the last few years, I’ve had to be more creative … Continue reading
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Leadership and 10 Strategies for building Trust (1 of 2)
Trust is essential to lead as a husband, parent, teacher, mentor, supervisor, and all others who are in a position of responsibility to care for others. Over the last three weeks in “Service Saturdays”, we considered the importance of “circles … Continue reading
Christian Joy 102: the Plain-Speaking of Christ (2 of 2)
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
Leadership and building Trust (3 of 3), Pathways to Trust
Trust is essential to lead as a husband, parent, teacher, mentor, supervisor, and all others who are in a position of responsibility to care for others. Over the last two weeks in “Service Saturdays”, we considered the importance of “circles … Continue reading
Christian Joy 102: the Plain-Speaking of Christ (1 of 2)
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
Leadership and Building Trust (2 of 3), Hindrances to Trust
Trust is essential for leadership. So parents, teachers, supervisors, and others must always build trust. Last week in “Service Saturdays”, we considered how to do that through “circles of proof” and “circles of access”. But we also need to know … Continue reading
Christian Joy 101: the Presence of Christ (2 of 2)
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
Leadership and Building Trust (1 of 3), Circles of Access & Proof
Every few weeks in “Service Saturdays”, we will alternate a mini-series on leadership and a mini-series on counseling. We start with a foundation of leadership: trust. I originally produced these videos as an Army Chaplain for my unit’s personnel stationed … Continue reading
Christian Joy 101: the Presence of Christ (1 of 2)
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
A Word for the Week: “Ability” (Mark 10:23-27)
And Jesus looked around and said to his disciples, “How difficult it will be for those who have wealth to enter the kingdom of God!” And the disciples were amazed at his words. But Jesus said to them again, “Children, how difficult it is to enter the kingdom … Continue reading
Leading as a Servant of the Lord (3 of 12), Joshua 1:12-15
The simplest definition of leadership is influence: equipping and encouraging others to move in a certain direction. Christian leadership is influencing others to follow Christ by faith in Him because we are primarily servants of the Lord. The following devotional … Continue reading
Leadership Principles and Strategies, an Introduction
The following video is the introduction to a series on leadership. If you’ve read or viewed other posts on this blog, you may remember that I am relating leadership and counseling as two duties of all Christians. Christian leadership, as the Apostle … Continue reading
Christian Joy 101: the Presence of Christ (1 of 2)
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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