Sat // Build :: Authentic
Title: Thoughts and words aligned Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up. – Ephesians 4:29a Unwholesome talk and authenticity usually go hand in hand. “I’m just saying what I feel” is the excuse we make to use words as battering rams […]
Fri // Steel :: Integrity
Title: A different path Set an example for the believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith and in purity. – 1 Timothy 4:12b When I was a kid, porn was something I had to go out and pursue. Now, pornography has to be avoided. When searching the most innocent of terms online, I hesitate […]
Tue // Fuel :: Prayer
Title: Ongoing Dialogue Pray continually… – 1 Thessalonians 5:17 Most men lead busy lives and find themselves running from one activity to the next. Family events, church activities, work responsibilities, etc. keep us moving at a solid pace. And in all of that, God asks us to pray continually. Through it all, we are to be […]
Sunday// Sacrifice:: Acknowledge
Title-Praise always Whoever acknowledges me before others, I will also acknowledge before my Father in heaven. – Matthew 10:32 I think it’s human nature to forget to praise God when things are good. We put Him on the back burner, so to speak. The question is, do you immediately begin to thank and acknowledge God […]
Sun // Sacrifice :: Rest
Title: Rest is promised Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. – Matthew 11:28 A long week, unmet expectations, financial troubles, health issues…the things that make us weary and pile on the burdens of life. The tough stuff. The uncertain things. These are the things Jesus wants […]
Fri // Steel :: Strength
Title: Perceived Strength The LORD is the strength of his people, a fortress of salvation for his anointed one. – Psalm 28:8 How we perceive strength is relative. For example, have you ever watched those strong man competitions on ESPN? You know, the ones where guys are pulling semi-trucks or flipping logs in the air. […]
Sun // Sacrifice :: Stand
Title: Stand for the right thing Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain. – 1 Corinthians 15:58 What profound truths or convictions do you stand for? When […]
Sat // Build :: Authentic
Title: Words are Powerful Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up. – Ephesians 4:29a Your words have power. Power to build up or tear down. The most unwholesome talk doesn’t come in the form of “bad words” but in any word being […]
Sat // Build :: Kingdom
Title: I still want you But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. – Matthew 6:33 “What do you want in life?” The answer to that question will guide you throughout your days, weeks, months, and years. If you are driven by pride, pleasure, […]
Wed // Grit :: Perseverance
Title: It’s God’s race Let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us… – Hebrews 12:1c I’ve never been able to run for an extended period of time and have not wanted to give up. To me, running and perseverance go hand in hand. There are times (perhaps today) you will want to give […]