Sunday // Sacrifice :: Exalt
Title: UP North For those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted. Matthew 23:12 I tell you all, whenever I am here at my cabin in the Upper Peninsula, reflections, thanks, and praise are on my mind. I love this land, and I am grateful to be part of […]
Friday // Steel :: Truth
Title: All I need for Christmas is a 2×4 to the back of the head Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free. – John 8:32 A message recently from my Pastor hit me on the back of the head with a 2×4 for my faith walk pulse check. The following scripture […]
Friday // Steel :: Integrity
Title: Be a Son. Till I die, I will not deny my Integrity – Job 27:5b Biblical integrity is a state of being whole, honest, and morally upright, in which our actions and beliefs are consistent with scripture. The different hats we all wear in life — Christians, Husbands, Fathers, Friends — can challenge our […]
Tuesday // Fuel :: Prayer
Title: Three Powerful Words Pray without Ceasing. – 1 Thessalonians 5:17 This scripture reading is three powerful words: “Pray without Ceasing.” This scripture reading is three powerful words: “Pray without Ceasing”. What this means is that we maintain a state of spiritual awareness, talking with God —not literally, but praying every moment. This involves adding prayer […]
Friday // Steel :: Passion
Title: A powerful command. Love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength. – Deuteronomy 6:5 This scripture describes the passion of a great man of faith. It is said that Deuteronomy was written by Moses, in a message to Israel. A specific command was […]
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. […]