Wednesday // Grit :: Perseverance
Title: Eternal Reward Let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us… – Hebrews 12:1c Persevere, we all have had to do this in our lives, a taxing project or problem at work, training for a race, or even a medical issue. For me, it was a long, grueling period of military training. Yet, […]
Tuesday // Fuel :: Spirit
Title: Be Intentional So I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh. – Galatians 5:16 Every day, we have a choice. I can choose to go through my day trying to walk with the guidance of the Spirit, or I can give in to my flesh. Giving in to the […]
Monday // Surrender :: Idols
Title: Could an idol be anything? Those who cling to worthless idols turn away from God’s love for them. – Jonah 2:8 What exactly is an “idol”? Is it an image carved out of wood or stone that people bow down to and worship? Could an idol be something more? Like work, sports, family, or even […]
Sunday // Sacrifice :: Exalt
Title: UP North For those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted. Matthew 23:12 I tell you all, whenever I am here at my cabin in the Upper Peninsula, reflections, thanks, and praise are on my mind. I love this land, and I am grateful to be part of […]
Saturday // Build :: Encouragement
Title: Golden Apple Encourage one another daily, as long as it is called today. – Hebrews 3:13a I have to catch myself when I encourage others. I hear myself using the word “but” right after an encouraging word, meaning it is or was good, but it could be better. The word “but” can undermine any sense of […]
Friday // Steel :: Truth
Title: All I need for Christmas is a 2×4 to the back of the head Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free. – John 8:32 A message recently from my Pastor hit me on the back of the head with a 2×4 for my faith walk pulse check. The following scripture […]
Thursday // Warrior :: Engage
Title: Prep Work Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Eph 6:10 When I get ready to go hunting, there is a great deal of prep work to do before the hunt. I need to gather my weapons, make sure they work properly, and have all the supplies I will need […]
Wednesday // Grit :: Committed
Title: Don’t fully understand him Commit your way to the LORD; trust in him and he will do this… – Psalm 37:5 The “C” word! Why do we fear this? Because when we make a real commitment, there will be times that the action it requires may run contrary to our current desires. Committing to God is hard because […]
Tuesday // 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 a warm, tender […]
Monday // Surrender :: Pride
Title: CAUTION Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall – Proverbs 3:5 WARNING! WARNING! PROCEED WITH CAUTION!!! That is what I hear when I read this verse. Everyone has seen the guy trying to show off to his friends and failing miserably. It never fails when I begin to think that I am […]