Sun // Sacrifice :: Worship
Title: Biblical times are now Offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God – this is your spiritual act of worship. – Romans 12:1b Plagues and earthquakes. A lot of unrest. We read this in scripture, and we believe and discuss it in small groups. Yet it’s happening in our lives today, […]
Sun // Sacrifice :: Acknowledge
Title: Gift of freedom Whoever acknowledges me before others, I will also acknowledge before my Father in heaven. – Matthew 10:32 Independence Day, in the US, we take this day to celebrate the birth of a nation, and more broadly, the gift of freedom and liberty that Americans hold dear. It would be easy to […]
Sat // Build :: Encouragement
Title: Never stop the encouragement Encourage one another daily, as long as it is called “Today,” – Hebrews 3:13a It’s the season for many guys when we see our kids graduate from high school or college and start looking to build their future. Letting go of adult children even as Christian parents is challenging. It […]
Tue // Fuel :: Spirit
Title: True Health So I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh. – Galatians 5:16 There are three parts to true health Physical, Mental, and SpiritualMost men strive to go to the gym and workout, and it can even be addicting. We thrive on it, with it […]
Mon // Surrender :: Idols
Title: Self Idol Those who cling to worthless idols turn away from God’s love for them. – Jonah 2:8 Do you want what you want when you want it? If so that’s our flesh, not the Spirit. Are you envious of what someone else has, feeling you deserve the same thing? If so, that’s our […]
Sat // Build :: Encouragement
Title: Pride is discouraging Encourage one another daily, as long as it is called “Today,” – Hebrews 3:13a Is your first instinct to defend yourself, prove you’re right? If so, that’s our flesh. It is not the Holy Spirit. Are you struggling to apologize, admit you’re wrong? That, too, is our flesh. These actions are […]
Fri //Steel :: Strength
Title: Seven Spirits The Lord is the Strength of his people, a fortress of salvation for his anointed one. – Psalms 28: 8 Have you read the book of Revelation? Revelation – 1:4, “and from the seven spirits which are before his throne”. The seven spirits are mentioned four times in the book of Revelation […]
Sun // Sacrifice :: Acknowledge
Title: Rough Day Whoever acknowledges me before others, I will also acknowledge before my Father in heaven. – Matthew 10:32What a day for Jesus. Jesus was arrested. Jesus was tried unfairly convicted by a crowd and beaten by a group of Roman soldiers. A crown of thorns attached to His head and made to carry a […]
Tue // Fuel :: Wisdom
Title: Reflect on this week Wisdom will save you from the ways of wicked men, from men whose words are perverse. – Proverbs 2:12 Palm Sunday – Jesus triumphal entry into Jerusalem. Monday – Jesus sees shady practices in the Temple and cleanses it. Tuesday – Jesus is confronted by the Temple leadership for what […]
Sun // Sacrifice :: Exalt
Title: UP North For those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted. Matthew 23:12 I tell you all whenever I am here at my cabin in the Upper Peninsula, reflections, thanks, and praise is on my mind. I love this land, and I am grateful to be part of […]