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 […]
Real men lean into the truth
Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free. – John 8:32 It is certain that you and I will navigate seasons that upend us. They will shake loose pretense and any facade that has been constructed to “get us by.” Those moments offer a truth about who we are, what […]
Real Men are examples… everywhere
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 you and I. We should […]
Proving God’s strength and power
Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. – Ephesians 6:10 Is there anything in your life that you can point to today, that requires you to lean full on into the Lord? That is, what in your life requires God to show up and demonstrate Himself strong? Daunting question isn’t it? […]
They couldn’t save him
Encourage one another daily, as long as it is called “Today,” – Hebrews 3:13a “The last time we talked, I was yelling at him.” That’s what she told me at 2:35am while her brother was in the operating room. One of his stints had collapsed and the doctors were working feverishly to save his life. […]