You won’t follow him
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, or power; then you will […]
What truth are you neglecting?
Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free. – John 8:32 What has you bound up? Is it fear, worry, anxiety, lack of control, addictions, unresolved pain, or the unknown? What truth are you neglecting that could set you free? The Holy Spirit is faithful to speak to your heart […]
The 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 that you have the greatest […]
Your agenda will age
Follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ. – 1 Corinthians 11:1 Arrogance says, “Follow me to my agenda.” Humility says, “Follow me, as I follow Christ.” And over time, people can tell the difference. Your agenda will age. It will wear thin. It will begin showing signs of exhaustion far sooner than […]
Distinctive qualities
Do not be misled: “Bad company corrupts good character.” – 1 Corinthians 15:33 The Oxford dictionary defines character as, “the mental and moral qualities distinctive to an individual.” Who are your buddies? Are they men with holy mental and moral qualities? Your friends will shape and define your future. Their advice, counsel, humor, encouragement, etc. […]
Guts to confess
Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective. – James 5:16 Do you have a crew of friends around you praying for you? Do they know how they can be praying for you? Have you […]
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 as a way to encourage, celebrate and give opportunity to those […]
Battles that don’t matter
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 […]
A hunger to belong
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 […]
What is God wanting to free you from?
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 […]