Sun // Sacrifice :: Stand
Title: What is the point 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 Ever wake up and think, “What is the point?” […]
Fri // Steel :: Truth
Title: The things that shackle our hearts Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free. – John 8:32 Every man has the opportunity to live free. Free of shame, anger, bitterness, addictions, etc. The things that shackle our hearts have a key. Jesus holds that key, and He wants to […]
Tue // Fuel :: Listen
Title: Be Silent He says, Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth. – Psalm 46:10a One of my favorite authors is Henri Nouwen. Consider the challenge to listen that he shares: When we honestly ask ourselves which person in our lives means the most to us, we often find those who have chosen to share our pain and touch our wounds with […]
Sat // Build :: Authentic
Title: Thoughts and words aligned Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up. – Ephesians 4:29a Unwholesome talk and authenticity usually go hand in hand. “I’m just saying what I feel” is the excuse we make to use words as […]
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. […]
Tue // Fuel :: Prayer
Title: Ongoing Dialogue 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, and other activities keep us moving at a steady pace. And in all of that, God asks us to pray continually. Through it […]
Wed // Grit :: Character
Title: Bad Company Do not be misled: “Bad company corrupts good character.” – 1 Corinthians 15:33 Corruption feels like something is rotting. What once had a noble purpose has turned inward for personal gain at the expense of others. And it doesn’t happen quickly. It can be a slow rot. You might […]
Sat // Build :: Honor
Title: 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 to encourage, celebrate, and give opportunities […]
Fri // Steel :: Strength
Title: Perceived Strength 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 […]
Thu // Warrior :: Weapons
Title: Schemes Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take a stand against the devil’s schemes. – Ephesians 6:11 The word “schemes” is interesting. It means a large-scale systematic plan for attaining some particular objective. The devil has schemes against you. A systematic plan to draw you away […]