Standing was equivalent to sacrifice
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 for? When St. Paul was writing the church in […]
Did my words
Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up. – Ephesians 4:29a As I write this, I’m currently 30,000 ft in the air. I’m going to be away from my family for 2 weeks with limited communication. It’s drawn my mind to reflect on […]
Have you felt the nudge?
Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourselves. – Romans 12:10 You can’t honor the people around you if you are preoccupied by a screen. Their have been countless times I have felt the nudge of the Holy Spirit prompting me to put my phone away and honor those around […]
First steps and flipping logs
The LORD is the strength of his people, a fortress of salvation for his anointed one. – Psalm 28:8 How we perceive strength is relative. For example, have you ever watched those strong man competitions on ESPN. You know, the ones where guys are pulling semi trucks or flipping logs in the air. Their feats […]
Men seek the righteousness of God first
But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. – Matthew 6:33 Righteousness: to be in right relationship with God and others. This definition certainly isn’t exhaustive when we consider the meaning righteousness…but it is a good place to start. You and I are to […]
A “how was your day?”
Whoever acknowledges me before others, I will also acknowledge before my Father in heaven. – Matthew 10:32 On most Fridays I pick my kids up from their elementary school. Anywhere from 18-30 adults linger outside the front doors waiting for the school day to end. Most of them are women, a few of us are […]
More than a plaque
As for me and my household, we will serve the LORD. – Joshua 24:15 I’ve been in countless homes that have this verse displayed somewhere. And for the most part, those were great homes with really good people. But what does this mean? For Joshua, it meant leading his family into a tremendous amount of […]
What wisdom provides
Wisdom will save you from the ways of wicked men, from men whose words are perverse. – Proverbs 2:12 AW Tozer once said, “Wisdom provides a path for the highest good, for the greatest number, for the longest time.” I like that. It gives me something to aspire to. Because we are made in God’s image, there […]
The choice to be free
Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free. – John 8:32 A friend of mine is going through a season of discovery. He is looking for, what he describes as, his “inner truth.” Unfortunately, no one has their own inner truth. Unredeemed, we do have an inner problem. Our hearts […]
Cards and comics
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 card companies that […]