Mon // Surrender :: Idols
Those who cling to worthless idols turn away from God’s love for them. – Jonah 2:8 I believe that to the degree you and I turn and cling to would-be substitutes for God’s loving provision, we experience its absence. Conversely, to the degree we turn and cling to God Himself in order to get our […]
Tue // Fuel :: Listen
He says, “Be still, and know that I am God; – Psalm 46:10a There’s some pretty powerful imagery in Psalm 46 . . . in the midst of cataclysmic natural disasters of summer blockbuster proportions, God’s dwelling place holds firm and is unshakeable. In the midst of ancient warfare, God shatters the bows of trained […]
Fri // Steel :: Integrity
I will not deny my integrity. – Job 27:5b I periodically utilize a method designed to reinforce someone’s resolve to resist old beliefs about themselves and begin thinking anew. It involves identifying a truth they wish to uphold and then handing them a couch pillow. “We’re going to play a little game. This pillow represents […]
Fri // Steel :: Passion
Love the LORD with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength. – Deut. 6:5 Gladiator. Braveheart. 300. Just a few epic film examples of men who possessed resilient passion and the steel to withstand insurmountable odds in battle, even at the eventual expense of their very lives. Our spiritual […]
Thu // Warrior :: Defend
“Defend the cause of the weak and fatherless; maintain the rights of the poor and oppressed.” – Psalm 82:3 The saying, “The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing” comes to mind upon studying the above verse, especially in its context. God is calling out those who […]
Tue // Fuel :: Spirit
So I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh. – Gal 5:16 Newton’s Third Law of Physics, “For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction” suggests that forces always come in pairs and act equally and oppositely from each other. There are few competing forces […]
Sun // Sacrifice :: Exalt
Exalt the Lord our God and worship at his footstool; he is holy. – Psalm 99:5 Proportionately speaking, a footstool is a small accessory compared to a throne. Picture it: God is on the throne (big) and we are welcome to approach His footstool (small). While many Scriptures emphasize God’s imminence (nearness), this one reminds […]
Sat // Build :: Authentic
Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up. – Ephesians 4:29a Recently our church staff revisited several core values that shape our work environment. To function as a unified team, the need for unanimous “buy in” on several, key values is critical. At […]
Mon // Surrender :: Confess
Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective. – James 5:16 I’ve learned much about confession over the years. Sadly, due more to personal experience than earnest study. I’ve learned that confession as “cathartic release” […]
Thu // Warrior :: Defend
“Defend the cause of the weak and fatherless; maintain the rights of the poor and oppressed.” – Psalm 82:3 The saying, “The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing” comes to mind upon studying the above verse, especially in its context. God is calling out those who […]