Sat // Build :: Authentic
Title: Genuine in all aspects Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up. – Ephesians 4:29a To be authentic Christian walk, we must learn to stop living like the rest of the world, obey scripture and honor Jesus Christ in every aspect of […]
Wed // Grit :: Character
Title: Building Character Do not be misled: “Bad Company corrupts good character.” – 1 Corinthians 15:33 As I think of my character, I see it as who I am in my relationship with God and how others see me. “Hopefully not as what a character he is.” We build character and learn as we follow Christ. Christian […]
Mon // Surrender :: Pride
Title:Warning Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall. – Proverbs 16:18 The meaning of Pride – a feeling of deep pleasure or satisfaction derived from one’s own achievements, the achievements of those with whom one is closely associated, or from qualities or possessions that are widely admired.Warning our Pride is born out […]
Tue // Fuel :: Prayer
Title: Alone time Pray Continually. – 1 Thessalonians 5:17 A transformation for me was learning to start and end each day in prayer and scripture. When do we pray vs. how should we pray. Summary. Jesus taught, “When you pray, do not pray standing in the churches and on the street corners but when you pray, […]
Mon // Surrender :: Confess
Title: Formal Confession 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 remember how formal confession was growing up as a Catholic, a formal day of the week, and you were not allowed […]
Mon // Surrender :: Idols
Title: First Commandment Those who cling to worthless idols turn away from God’s love for them. – Jonah 2:8 I consider myself a true American and have often shown positive interest and respect for our founding fathers. In today’s crazed world, we need Faith and God more than ever. What is God thinking of America? […]
Sat // Build :: Encouragement
Title: The gift of Encouragement Encourage one another daily, as long as it is called “Today,” – Hebrews 3:13a Encouragement, I believe, is a gift of exceptional ability to inspire others to reach their full potential. We must do so by challenging, comforting, and guiding in a way that people are motivated. Some great ways […]
Wed // Grit :: Committed
Title: Trust His will Commit your ways to the LORD; trust in Him and He will do this – Psalms 37:5 A blip on history’s radar, mystery Babylon, the second beast from Book of Revelation? Or something else entirely, in this troubling world, all eyes seem to be on the U.S. We are the lone superpower […]
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 […]