Sat // Build :: Authentic
Title: Building words Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up. – Ephesians 4:29a Your words have power. Power to build up or tear down. The most unwholesome talk doesn’t come in the form of “bad words” but in any word being used […]
Tue // Fuel :: Prayer
Title: On-the-go 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, etc. keep us moving at a solid pace. And in all of that God asks us to pray continually. Through it all we are to be […]
Sat // Build :: Invest
Title: Your work honors God Whatever you do work at it with all your heart, as working for The Lord, not for human masters. – Col. 3:23 Work at it with all your heart. Swing for the fence. Do your best. Don’t let up. Meet and exceed expectations. Be the guy others know they can […]
Tue // Fuel :: Word
Title: The Word shapes 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 Alive. Active. Not sure how many people think this way about the Bible. The […]
Sun // Sacrifice :: Rest
Title: Rest is promised Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. – Matthew 11:28 A long week, unmet expectations, financial troubles, health issues…the things that make us weary and pile on the burdens of life. The tough stuff. The uncertain things. These are the things Jesus […]
Sun // Sacrifice :: Exalt
Title: Posture for Worship Exalt the Lord our God and worship at his footstool; he is holy. – Psalm 99:5 Most men gravitate to the places, circumstances and relationships where they can stand tall and strong. Which isn’t all bad. There can be a healthy expression of pride and personal confidence that can serve and […]
Sat // Build :: Kingdom
Title: Risk Management But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness and all these things will be given to you as well. – Matthew 6:33 Leading up to this verse Jesus said, “Don’t worry about tomorrow.” Most guys I know worry about tomorrow. We worry about work, family, finances, temptation, etc. And in response we […]
Sun // Sacrifice :: Stand
Title:Stand firm for things that are worth it 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 What deep truths or convictions do you stand […]
Real men fight the battles
For the battle is not yours, but God’s. – 2 Chronicles 20:15c Have you ever gotten into an argument and then, upon reflection, realized how dumb it was? Me too. Don’t waste your time and energy fighting battles that don’t matter. It sucks you dry spiritually, emotionally, mentally, and even physically. Focus on the battles […]
Real men seek God’s kingdom
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 the naturalness of the hunger […]