Wed // Grit :: Character
Title: The Crowd Do not be misled: “Bad company corrupts good character”. – 1 Corinthians 15:33 There have been two things that I have consistently witness soften the character of a man: 1) the crowd and 2) the circumstances. For the purposes of today, lets focus on the crowd. Whether it is at work, in […]
Sun // Sacrifice :: Acknowledge
Title: Higher Expectations Whoever acknowledges me before others, I will also acknowledge before my Father in heaven. – Matthew 10:32 When I was a kid, this verse was used to explain why we prayed for our food in public. It was sort of the baseline standard for letting others know about your faith. To be […]
Sat // Build :: Encouragement
Title: Encourage today Encourage one another daily, as long as it is called “Today” – Hebrews 3:13a Most men want their opinion to count. They want to be heard, regarded, and listened to. It’s a sign of respect. Taking the time to sincerely encourage those around you is the quickest path to building respect. You […]
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, […]
Thu // Warrior :: Engage
Title: Get in the fight 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 The quality of a warrior is measured by the extent in which he […]
Wed // Grit :: Influence
Title: Examples at all times Follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ. – 1 Corinthians 11:1 “I’m not paid to be a role model, parents should be role models.” – Charles Barkley You’re right Charles, you’re not paid to be a role model. But you should be one anyway. And so should […]
Sat // Build :: Invest
Title: Investment Plan 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-90’s, I was on the front edge of the comic book & sports card craze that swept the nation. There was a saturation of new comics and new […]
Sat // Build :: Honor
Title: Honor to others Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourselves. – Romans 12:10 Men who give honor to others often receive it back. They create an atmosphere of devotion, love, and respect. They are thermostats instead of thermometers. We need you to be like this. Your family needs […]
Thu // Warrior :: Engage
Title: Struggle is a gift 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 Don’t be discouraged when life is a struggle. It is in your struggle […]
Sat // Build :: Kingdom
Title: Hard Wired for God But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. – Matthew 6:33 Within all of us is a hunger to belong, to be a part of something significant, to leave a legacy. These longings are hard wired into us. But […]