Friday // Steel :: Integrity
Title: Bad EKG Till I die, I will not deny my Integrity – Job 27:5b The definition I read online was a heavyweight shot to my gut. “Spiritual integrity is the state of being undivided together with the quality of brutal self-honesty. It demands considerable self-awareness and an uncompromising willingness to be authentic. ” Whenever I […]
Saturday // Build:: Encouragement
Title: Encouraging others Encourage one another daily, as long as it is called “Today,” – Hebrews 3:13a A few years ago, I went to my wife’s high school reunion. Since I was just a guest, I chose to keep to myself. I noticed the people who were standing or sitting alone, thinking they might not […]
Wednesday // Grit :: Committed
Title: Pulse check Commit your ways to the LORD; trust in Him and He will do this – Psalms 37:5 The world is changing quickly, and with all the illness, economic shifts, extreme weather, and earthquakes, many people are hoping for better days. These challenges may start to feel normal, but are we truly committed to […]
Tuesday // Fuel :: Listen
Title: Listen when God speaks He says, ‘Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth. – Romans 12:1b I pray more during hunting season than at any other time of year, selfishly, most of the time, for the hope of harvesting game. […]
Thursday // Warrior :: Battle
Title: It’s Everywhere For the battle is not yours, but God’s – 2 Chronicles 20:15c Ready for Battle? What does the Bible say about preparing us? Where is the enemy? Let’s start with the enemy being everywhere. This is not just about army against army. It’s a battle against our impure thoughts, TV, radio, jobs, […]
Sunday // Sacrifice :: Exalt
Title: Beauty of Nature For those who exalt they will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted. – Matthew 23:12 The Upper Peninsula’s beauty always makes me think of how amazing God is. I enjoy the scenery, but I also believe it’s meant to point us back to the Creator. Job 12 says […]
Saturday // Build :: Encouragement
Title: Do It For the Family Encourage one another daily, as long as it is called today. – Hebrews 3:13a “For the Family” is something I often say to my children. Sometimes, they joke about it quietly when I am not listening. Still, I use this phrase to encourage them to worship, go on family trips, share […]
Wednesday // Grit :: Committed
Title: Committing 24/7 Commit your way to the LORD; trust in him and he will do this… – Psalm 37:5 Committing one’s life to Jesus is 24/7. It is no easy task for men, considering earthly distractions. This is a much harder level of commitment than most men anticipate. Coming from a military career, you may […]
Sunday // Sacrifice :: Exalt
Title: Posture for Worship Exalt the Lord our God and worship at his footstool; he is holy. – Psalm 99:5 When I hear the word Exalt, I ask myself who we should exalt. All living things owe their existence to the eternal God who created everything. God created people in His own image. He made it […]
Thursday // Warrior :: Battle
Title: Am I ready For the battle is not yours, but God’s – 2 Chronicles 20:15c Isaiah 6:8 says, “Here I am, send me.” This verse means a lot to me—I even have it tattooed on my arm. I often say I’m ready for battle, but am I really? Who or what is my […]