Tue // Fuel :: Word
For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. – Hebrews 4:12 Do you remember the Mr. Fusion from Back to the Future? Doc didn’t have to use plutonium to […]
Fri // Steel :: Example
Set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity. – 1 Timothy 4:12b Part of my job is sales. When I first started, I wasn’t very good. I thought I was a burden to the people I was selling to and just being bothersome. We really do […]
Thu // Warrior :: Engage
For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. – Ephesians 6:12 Our struggle isn’t against people. Our struggle isn’t against democrats or republicans, Christians or Muslims, little brothers or […]
Wed // Grit :: Influence
Follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ. – 1 Cor 11:1 Have you taken one of those quick ten question goofy personality tests on the internet? Based on our answers we are told that we are: an introvert, best suited for life in the Deep South, or of we were living in […]
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 My pride gets in the way too much. I’d rather have people think I am “doing good” than know my faults and failures. It […]
Sun // Sacrifice :: Exalt
For those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted. – Matthew 23:12 This verse reminds me of a little league all star game I saw back in the 80’s. A good friend of mine was having a pretty good game at bat against a tough pitcher. The count […]
Thu // Warrior :: Battle
For the battle is not yours, but God’s. – 2 Chronicles 20:15c A moment of honesty: I’m not a fighter. I do enjoy a well contested boxing match or even a UFC fight. For me however, when it comes to confrontation, I’d rather stay out of it. Especially if it’s physical. I’ve never been hit […]
Thu // Warrior :: Courage
Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. – Ephesians 6:10 What adversity are you facing today? Marriage and family issues? Work? Health? You are not alone. God is with you. And he is powerful. David defeated Goliath by standing up in the face of adversity. He had confidence because he knew […]
Sun // Sacrifice :: Acknowledge
Whoever acknowledges me before others, I will also acknowledge before my Father in heaven. Matthew 10:32 Have you ever walked up to a stranger and asked, “Can I take a moment of your time to tell you about Jesus?” I have, and it’s a bit awkward. People respond in very different ways. Some folks will […]
Sat // Build :: Invest
Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters – Colossians 3:23 WARNING: This passage was not intended to be a guilt trip! The truth is; we all have our mail-it-in moments. It’s easy to have a finger waging “God is watching you…” type of approach […]