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One Step In The Right Direction
No matter how far down the wrong path you’ve wandered—whether in destructive habits, patterns of sin, or ways you’ve offended the Lord—your actions today can be the first sign that you’re moving toward a better way of living.

Jordan Van Dyk
Aug 112 min read
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Daily Bread: Companion Article
Each morning begins with a choice: will you fuel your body and soul, or will you rush into the day on empty? Spiritual strength requires nourishment just as physical strength does. When you commit to opening your Bible and spending a few moments in prayer before checking your phone or attending to life’s demands you lay a foundation of peace and purpose. Ten to fifteen minutes minutes—which doesn't even need to be all at once— can completely alter the course of your day, and

Jordan Van Dyk
May 283 min read
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The Story of Iron Habits
At 27, I was already burning out as a teacher — exhausted, irritable, unstable, and feeling like a shell of the man I wanted to be. Every day felt like being ground into dust. I thought that if I could just get in better shape, and get a bit more organized, everything else would fall into place. So I built what I called the Iron Habits — a simple, structured framework for fitness that helped me get stronger and healthier while freeing up my mind to focus on work.

Jordan Van Dyk
Apr 152 min read
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In the Image of God: The Biblical View Of Taking Care Of Your Body
If you are a Christian, this should come as no surprise to you, but God commands us to take care of ourselves physically. He designed us to

Jordan Van Dyk
Mar 317 min read
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Philosophical underpinnings of strength: socratic thinking
His emphasis on moderation teaches us to avoid extremes, whether in diet, exercise, or indulgence, fostering a sustainable approach to healt

Jordan Van Dyk
Feb 13 min read
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The Fear of God
It's often been said that fear is a great motivator. But this article is about the thing we don't fear enough: God.

Jordan Van Dyk
Jul 10, 20242 min read
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The Intersection of Faith and fitness
Faith and fitness. In my life, Faith came first, and then it left for a while, and fitness filled in it's time slot each week. In spite...

Jordan Van Dyk
Jun 15, 20245 min read
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Be like Paul: Dealing With Stress
How silly it is to compare our problems to Paul, creating our own prisons out of additional yard work, work projects, children's practices,

Jordan Van Dyk
May 29, 20243 min read
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Christian Life: Handling Grief
Recent events in my church are more evidence of the need for urgency in our Christianity. One of our pastors lost his wife to a battle with

Jordan Van Dyk
Apr 27, 20242 min read
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Friday Five: Most Influential Books In My Life
This book inspired me in ways that you might not inspect. What stuck out to me was the level of detail and true scholarship that...

Jordan Van Dyk
Apr 19, 20245 min read
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Living to 100: Iron Habits To Get You There (Maybe)
I told my wife she has to outlive me, so she better plan for 101 years! Jokes aside, I do hope to live for 100 years. It has been a...

Jordan Van Dyk
Apr 18, 20243 min read
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How to Forgive: Biblical Mercy
As with most things in life, the Bible can teach us how to forgive others and let go of our desire for revenge. You don't have to dive...

Jordan Van Dyk
Apr 13, 20243 min read
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Christian Life: Urgency Is Actually the Answer
As is common, having a child has changed my perspective quite a bit. A forbidding theme has been lingering in my mind these last few months.

Jordan Van Dyk
Apr 6, 20243 min read
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Choosing Grace Over Greed: Fight Against Envy and Jealousy and Follow the Path of Jesus
In our small group this week, we talked about Matthew 27:15-26. It's a story where Pilate, the governor, participates in the festival...

Jordan Van Dyk
Mar 27, 20242 min read
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