Wednesday // Grit :: Influence
Title: Natural Influence Follow my example, as I follow Christ’s.1 Corinthians 11:1 Influence: The power to cause changes without direct force. By definition, as Christian men, we should be having a positive effect on the lives of others, bringing about change. For men, this should be seen in every relationship we have as husbands, fathers, […]
Monday // Surrender :: Control
Title: Surrender is not unmanly Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; Prov 3:5 As men, we look at the word surrender as a negative. The word means “to give up” or “to give away,” and it doesn’t seem very manly. But remember, men, for God to […]
Saturday // Build :: Invest
Title: Return on investment Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters- Colossians 3:23 Have you heard the phrase “return on investment”? It can also relate to our spiritual lives. Each day, we decide whether to walk in the Spirit or give in to […]
Thursday // Warrior :: Courage
Title: Take courage Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power – Ephesians 6:10 The way some of the disciples were persecuted is very graphic; some were beheaded, crucified upside down, stabbed, and the list goes on. One of the things they all shared was the courage to live for Jesus. The disciples […]
Wednesday // Grit :: Character
Title: The Word Shapes Us Do not be misled: “Bad company corrupts good character.” – 1 Corinthians 15:33 Paul wrote this to the Corinthian Christians, who were associated with Jews, pagans, and Greek philosophers. They were conforming to this world and letting themselves be influenced by those around them. As Christian men, we can’t let this […]
Tuesday // Fuel :: Word
Title: Typical Things 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 A danger lies along our path: going through the motions. It is a head-scratcher that […]
Thursday // Warrior :: Battle
Title: Pray for the armor For the battle is not yours, but God’s – 2 Chronicles 20:15c When we face challenges, we need to put on the armor of God and rely on the power of prayer. Ephesians 6:18. And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. […]
Tuesday // Fuel :: Spirit
Title: Advancing in the walk So I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh – Galatians 5:16 To walk means to advance, go somewhere, move, or progress. We shouldn’t be content with where we are. We should be looking to get better. Most of the time, men don’t […]
Sunday // Sacrifice :: Exalt
Title: Fear Exalt the Lord our God and worship at his footstool; he is holy. – Psalm 99:5 Fear. Not the type of emotion when facing something terrifying, but the fear that we feel toward an authoritative figure. It’s called reverence. When we exalt God, we are recognizing His position. He is our King and Lord. […]
Monday // Surrender :: Pride
Title: The shield of pride Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall. – Proverbs 16:18 In times of uncertainty or the unknown, fear can set in. When fear sets in, I think pride can become a shield to hide behind. This shield becomes the defense mechanism to avoid what is really in front […]