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- Christian Music Videos on “Stamina” (physical pictures of the Gospel) December 30, 2019
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Author Archives: Jeff Dillard
Christian Music Videos on “Hunger” (physical pictures of the Gospel)
We must be hungry for the Lord before we will “taste and know that the Lord is good” (Psalm 34:8) That will also require not trying to satisfy our spiritual hungers with created things instead of our Creator and … Continue reading
A Word for the Week: “Vision” (Matthew 7:3-5)
“Why do you look at the speck of sawdust in your brother’s eye and pay no attention to the plank in your own eye? How can you say to your brother, ‘Let me take the speck out of your eye,’ … Continue reading
Christian Wholeness 108: “On these two commands hang all the Law”
Many of us either had a parent or knew one who ‘laid down the law’ with their children, and the only reason they gave for obedience was “Because I said so!” Thankfully, God is a lot clearer and more loving … Continue reading
“Fuel” – physical and spiritual fitness in Christ
FUEL – “Input generally determines output” (Deuteronomy 8:1ff, Psalm 34:8 and 42:1, Isaiah 25:6ff and 55:1-2, John 4:13-14 and 6:35, Hebrews 5:12-14, 1 Peter 2:2-3 Don‟t you hate it when reality jumps up and slaps you in the face? Maybe you’ve been … Continue reading
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Link to the website, “Hebrew for Christians”
Most Christians probably tend to focus on the New Testament. After all, that’s where we see the Lord Jesus most clearly (even though He was working throughout the Old Testament times, too.) Yet virtually every person, event and subject in … Continue reading
Christian Music Videos on “Genes” (physical pictures of the Gospel)
When any person is born-again by the saving work of Christ and His Spirit, they have a new Father and new “genes”. May this week’s videos encourage your faith and joyful service to the Lord in His Spirit and that … Continue reading
A Word for the Week: “Understanding” (Nehemiah 2:1-2)
In the month of Nisan in the twentieth year of King Artaxerxes, when wine was brought for him, I took the wine and gave it to the king. I had not been sad in his presence before, so the king … Continue reading
Christian Wholeness 107: “…with all your strength”
We have a few more publications in this series, but today’s focus is on Jesus’ last phrase of what it means to love God: “…with all your strength”. And that might sound least lovely. After all, shouldn’t love increase our … Continue reading
“Form” – physical and spiritual fitness in Christ
FORM – “It is how we play that counts” (Genesis 32:20-32, Proverbs 16:8, Romans 12:, 1 Corinthians 9:19-27, Galatians 2:1-2, 2 Timothy 2:3-7) During a P.T. test, has any Soldier not heard someone joke about cheating on the run? No matter how … Continue reading
Link to “The Village” (Website of Ministries led by Matt Chandler)
Matt Chandler pastors the Village Church. He is one of the most Biblical, down-to-earth, and grace-centered teachers I’ve ever heard. I have no first-hand knowledge of the Village Church, but his sermons alone prompt me to name him as a … Continue reading
Christian Music Videos on “Fuel”, (physical pictures of the Gospel)
As part of Music Mondays, the following Christian music videos and related Scriptures are provided to build up the Body of Christ for even greater joy and faith to follow Him. You might also consider using them with “W.A.I.T. Training”, … Continue reading
A Word for the Week: “Truth” (Luke 10:38-42)
As Jesus and his disciples were on their way, he came to a village where a woman named Martha opened her home to him. She had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet listening to what he said. … Continue reading
Christian Wholeness 106: “…with all of your mind”
Since the 17th century’s Enlightenment and the unnecessary separation of faith and reason, the idea of Christian intellect has gotten a bad rap. The concern is basically two-fold: 1) mystical Christians either demonize logic in favor of experience or 2) … Continue reading
“Flexibility” – physical and spiritual fitness in Christ
FLEXIBILITY – “Always be ready to turn!” (Exodus 32:7-10, Deuteronomy 10:16, 2 Chronicles 30:8, Nehemiah 9:29, Psalm 32:8-9, Ezekiel 36:25-28, Zechariah 7:8-12, Acts 7:49-51) I used to believe that stretching was a useless part of exercise. As an enlisted man at Fort Drum … Continue reading
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Link to the website “The Hub”, resources for Protestant Women of the Chapel (PWOC) and for you, too
This website is individually funded and operated to provide a network for resources and shared discussion among the ladies of PWOC around the world. There are posted workshops, graphics, devotionals and much, much more to empower Bible studies, leadership training, … Continue reading
Christian Music Videos on “Form” (physical pictures of the Gospel)
As part of Music Mondays, the following Christian music videos and related Scriptures are provided to build up the Body of Christ for even greater joy and faith to follow Him. You might also consider using them with “W.A.I.T. Training”, … Continue reading
A Word for the Week: “Trust” (Mark 10:17-26)
23 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
Christian Wholeness 105: “…with all your soul”
“I would just die for some ice cream!” Well…not actually die. If I died, I couldn’t even eat it, right? But you’ve probably heard people say things much like that, and such exaggerations communicate a fundamental truth: we will sacrifice … Continue reading
“Breath” – physical and spiritual fitness in Christ
BREATH – “Take it in, give it away” (Genesis 2:7, Job 12:10, Job 32:8, Psalm 150:6, Ezekiel 37:9-10, John 20:21-22, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Revelation 11:4-11) After 25 years, I recently started playing trumpet again and I love it! But I … Continue reading
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Link to The Witness (formerly “RAAN”, Website of the Reformed African American Network)
The vision of the Reformed African American Network (RAAN) is to fuel modern reformation in the African American community with a multi-ethnic mindset by providing biblically-faithful resources, by connecting Christians who adhere to Reformed doctrines–especially African Americans, and by building … Continue reading
Christian Music Videos on “Flexibility” (physical pictures of the Gospel)
The Lord calls His people to be “flexible”, turning from selfishness to follow Him, not stiff-necked or hard-hearted. As part of Music Mondays, the following Christian music videos and related Scriptures are provided to build up the Body of Christ … Continue reading
A Word for the Week: “Training” (1 Corinthians 10:1-6)
For I do not want you to be ignorant of the fact, brothers and sisters, that our ancestors were all under the cloud and that they all passed through the sea. They were all baptized into Moses in the cloud and … Continue reading
Christian Wholeness 104: “…with all of your heart”
For about a month now, this series of articles and videos has been considering what it means to be a “whole” person, as defined by Jesus in Matthew 22:37-39 and Mark 12:30-31. For, as we noted in the introduction, we … Continue reading
“Balance” – physical and spiritual fitness in Christ
BALANCE – “True fitness is holistic” (Deuteronomy 6:5-9, Proverbs 30:7-9, Luke 10:27, 1 Corinthians 6:12-20, Ephesians 4:15-16, 1 Timothy 5:23) God calls us to live for Him in every area of our lives. See Deuteronomy 6:5-9 and Luke 10:27, for … Continue reading
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Link to “The Cove” (Website of the Billy Graham Training Center)
The Billy Graham Training Center is located in Asheville, North Carolina. It is a high quality, serene and well-rounded center for Christian growth. My wife and I and many other friends have personally enjoyed some of its conferences, retreats and … Continue reading
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