Wednesday // Grit :: Committed
Title: What next? Commit your way to the LORD; trust in him and he will do this… – Psalm 37:5 Our verse for today includes a promise. If we commit our way to the Lord, he’ll see that we are righteous (literally “in right relationship with God and others”) and have justice. These are fantastic promises, […]
Thursday // Warrior :: Weapons
Title: Schemes Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take a stand against the devil’s schemes. – Ephesians 6:11 The word “schemes” is interesting. It means a large-scale systematic plan for attaining some particular objective. The devil has schemes against you. A systematic plan to draw you away from God’s best […]
Saturday // Build :: Honor
Title: Squandered opportunity Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourselves. – Romans 12:10 A good friend of mine (and a fantastic leader) is fond of saying, “Great leaders establish other leaders.” The most influential people I know have used their platform to encourage, celebrate, and give opportunities to others. […]
Friday // Steel :: Strength
Title: Strong Enough The LORD is the strength of his people, a fortress of salvation for his anointed one. – Psalm 28:8 A few summers back, I broke my ankle while camping with the family. It required surgery, leaving me on crutches for two months, a cane for a few weeks, and physical therapy for […]
Sunday // Sacrifice :: Stand
Title: No Excuse 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 You aren’t a victim. The Lord is faithful to show you who you are […]
Saturday // 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 Back in the mid-’90s, I got caught up in the comic book and sports card craze that took over the country. There were so many new comics and […]
Saturday // 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 […]
Tuesday // 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, and other activities keep us moving at a steady pace. And in all of that, God asks us to pray continually. Through it all, we are […]
Sunday // 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 […]
Tuesday // Fuel :: Word
Title: Bringing clarity For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. – Hebrews 4:12 “How are you in your soul?” I remember being asked that question when I was around […]