Sunday // Sacrifice :: Acknowledge
Title: God above all things Whoever acknowledges me before others, I will also acknowledge before my Father in heaven. – Matthew 10:32 Wow, a simple statement from Jesus in the book of Matthew, acknowledge me before men, and at the time of judgement, I will acknowledge you before my Father. This request is understood in both […]
Wednesday // Grit :: Perseverance
Title: Embrace the suck Let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us… – Hebrews 12:1c Embrace the suck. It is a term still used today in the armed forces to describe the most difficult challenges ahead. I can’t help but think of this phrase today, as I did in a text with a […]
Monday // 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 […]
Tuesday // Fuel :: Prayer
Title: Diligent in our prayers Pray Continually. – 1 Thessalonians 5:17 This scripture reading is three powerful words: “Pray without Ceasing.” Men learning to start and end each day in prayer is essential, but! What about continual prayer throughout the day, meaning a continuous non-ceasing of prayer in our everyday? This could be a stop pause, […]
Wednesday // Grit :: Character
Title: Building Character Do not be misled: “Bad Company corrupts good character.” – 1 Corinthians 15:33 As I reflect on my character, I view it as the person I am in my relationship with God and how others perceive me. “Hopefully not, as what a character he is.” We build character and learn as we follow Christ. […]
Tuesday // Fuel :: Spirit
Title: True Health So I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh. – Galatians 5:16 There are three parts to proper health: Physical, Mental, and Spiritual. Most men strive to go to the gym and work out, and it can be an addictive experience. We thrive on […]
Sunday // Sacrifice :: Worship
Title: Smell the roses Offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God – this is your spiritual act of worship. – Romans 12:1b Psalm 19:1 You have heard the saying stop and smell the roses, yet how often have we brushed by so many of God’s wonderful creations without pausing for even […]
Thursday // Warrior – Engage
Title: genuinely engaged 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 Being genuinely engaged in life is preparing for all the world to see. Be a […]
Thursday// Warrior:: Weapons
Title – Weapons from God Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. – Ephesians 6:11 When we think of weapons, what do we think of? I think of my deer rifle; others may have their handgun. The real evil we face needs better weapons […]
Thursday // Warrior :: Courage
Title: Examples of Courage Be strong in The Lord and the power of his might. – Ephesians 6:10 Courage makes me think of the armed forces, firefighters, and Police Officers, how about men of scripture and their courage? Moses faced his fears, responding to God’s call to go back to Egypt, motivated by God’s vision […]