Thu // Warrior :: Weapons
Title: All of it Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. – Ephesians 6:11 I was recently reminded that the enemy of our souls has a strategy (schemes) to take us out; disqualify us; turn our testimony into irrelevance. That’s why we are to put on the full armor of God. Not some of the armor. Not most of the armor. Not the convenient […]
Sun // Sacrifice :: Stand
Title: The enemy of despair 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 Despair is one of the fiercest enemies of conviction. It looks […]
Sat // Build :: Invest
Title: Worthy Investment Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters… – Colossians 3:23 In the mid-’90s, I was on the front edge of the comic book & sports card craze that swept the nation. A saturation of new comics and new card companies […]
Sat // Build :: Honor
Title: Pretty Good Feeling Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourselves. – Romans 12:10 Have you ever been in a setting where someone you admired introduced you to someone you didn’t know in a way that was incredibly honoring to who you are and the things you have accomplished? It’s a pretty good feeling. Romans 12:10 challenges us to be that […]
Tue // Fuel :: Spirit
Title: Be Mindful So I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh. – Galatians 5:16 Routine can make us numb to life and listening to the Spirit. It can encourage mindlessness that dislodges mindfulness. How mindful are you of what the Spirit wants you to do? How […]
Sun // Sacrifice :: Exalt
Title: Posture for Worship Exalt the Lord our God and worship at his footstool; he is holy. – Psalm 99:5 Most men gravitate to places, circumstances, and relationships where they can stand tall and strong, which isn’t all bad. There can be a healthy expression of pride and personal confidence that can serve and inspire others. […]
Fri // Steel :: Truth
Title: The Holy Spirit is faithful Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free. – John 8:32 What has you chained up? Is it fear, worry, anxiety, lack of control, addictions, unresolved pain, or the unknown? What truth are you neglecting that could set you free? The Holy Spirit is faithful in […]
Sat // Build :: Encouragement
Title: Build Respect Encourage one another daily, as long as it is called “Today” – Hebrews 3:13a Most men want their opinions to count. They want to be heard, regarded, and listened to. It’s a sign of respect. Taking the time to encourage those around you sincerely is the quickest path to building respect. You listen […]
Mon // Surrender :: Idols
Title: Dragging you away Those who cling to worthless idols turn away from God’s love for them. – Jonah 2:8 Idolatry looks different today than it did 2000 years ago. But its presence in our lives can still be just as potent. Consider what Tim Keller says: What is an idol? It is anything more important to you than God, anything that absorbs your heart and […]
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, […]