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Author Archives: Jeff Dillard
“Reward” – keep your eyes on the prize!
What rewards are you enjoying? What results are you pursuing? I ask because the type of rewards (results) that we seek directly influences our approach to fitness – physically or spiritually. In physical pursuits we usually work to become (or … Continue reading
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“Rest” – chill out now or burn out later
I thank God for helping me find the picture for this section. Can you tell where this guy is sleeping? It’s a gym! What a great reminder that we need more than hard work to grow. Generally, we experience our … Continue reading
“Partners” – we need each other
All athletes, regardless of their sport, know the value of partners. Even if we’re into individual sports like downhill skiing, marathons, tennis, etc., we need others to coach us, to encourage us, and to hold us accountable. Indeed, one of … Continue reading
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“Pain” – we are departing the comfort zone
Take a look at these Soldiers going through Taser training. They may have more confidence and greater compassion to use a Taser as necessary, but “Wow!!” Couldn’t they just take that class online?! Unfortunately, no. We can maintain a level … Continue reading
“Maturity” – measure your progress
Maturity. The word is used in so many different contexts in American society that it’s almost lost any meaning at all. When a film or TV show is for “mature audiences only”, it usually means there will be scenes of … Continue reading
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“Instinct” – to cling or not to cling
Joe Weider was one of the founders of bodybuilding. One of the tenants of his training was the importance of listening to our instincts. He believed that the fundamentals of training for bodybuilding are the same for everyone but that … Continue reading
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“Initiative” – Let’s get started!
About four months ago, my twelve year old son, Caleb, asked me if we could start exercising together. I was thrilled – and skeptical. The best time for me to exercise is early mornings because I try to keep my … Continue reading
“Image” – it depends on who’s looking
Image is a powerful influence in most cultures. How many magazine covers are air-brushed to remove facial blemishes, shrink waistlines, and enhance the looks of men and women who are already naturally attractive? Our culture seems obsessed with a fantasy … Continue reading
“Hygiene” – sickness hinders growth
Shortly after my unit arrived in Kuwait before Operation Iraqi Freedom, a lot of us came down with the “Kuwaiti Crud”: chills, aches, etc. I thought it was from the smallpox vaccine we’d just received, but some were sick before … Continue reading
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“Hunger” – I’m starving for . . .
God’s Word says lots of positive things about hunger. He tells us we’re to hunger and thirst for righteousness (Matthew 5:6), and Moses reminded Israel that God even caused them to hunger to show that only He truly satisfies. (Deuteronomy … Continue reading
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“Genes” – born to . . .
“I was built for comfort, not for speed.” Maybe you’ve heard someone say that when joking about their physique. Maybe they said it because they were truly content with their body shape, or maybe they were trying to avoid talking … Continue reading
“Fuel” – input generally determines output
Don’t you hate it when reality jumps up and slaps you in the face? Maybe you’ve been there. Things seem to be going so well – it’s almost as if the laws of the universe don’t apply! But eventually, those … Continue reading
“Form” – it’s how we play that counts
In almost every Army physical fitness test I’ve ever taken, some Soldier has joked about cheating on the run. And yet no matter how many times I’ve heard it, I still smile. Why? Because Soldiers might get an easy grader … Continue reading
“Flexibility” – always be ready to turn
I used to believe that stretching was a useless part of exercise. As an junior enlisted Soldier at Fort Drum in the 1990s, I only stretched because our Sergeants made us. In my mind, it wasn’t exercise if I couldn’t … Continue reading
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“Breath” – ‘take it in… give it away…’
For about 10 years between middle school and college I played the trumpet and loved it. But life got busy with other things and I decided to put it down. Still – every once in a while I pick it … Continue reading
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“40 Days”, (music video by Matt Maher)
Please note that all videos on tools4trenches.net are embedded from YouTube.com, and I am unable to remove any of their ads. Such ads, therefore, do not necessarily reflect my personal endorsement. I apologize for any inconvenience. Please let me know … Continue reading
The 4 Corners of the W.O.R.D.
Whenever you’re struggling to read God’s Word, look for AT LEAST ONE of the 4 corner pieces in the passage: 1) the specific sin-problem that God is addressing in the passage, 2) the specific reason that God calls us to … Continue reading
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The Presence of Christ (a conversation between Jeff & Lauren)
How many times has you been physically present with someone but your mind (or theirs) was somewhere else? I know I have. At times, I still struggle to focus on the person in front of me and not dwell on … Continue reading
Christian Confidence 104: Hope for the Future
“What is our hope for the future?” That’s the question we’re answering in this segment of our series. But before we move on, let’s review a bit. As you may remember, the first articles and supporting videos addressed foundational issues of … Continue reading
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