Fri // Steel :: Truth
Title: Only Truth can free us Then you will know truth and the truth will set you free. – John 8:32 Our flesh (sin) can trick us into the promise of freedom. Even from the first temptation, in the garden of Eden, man thought doing what they wanted was a way to be in control […]
Thu // Warrior :: Engage
Title: Who is the enemy? 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 A few years ago, I read a series of books entitled The Chronicles […]
Wed // Grit :: Committed
Title: 3-year pulse check Commit your ways to the LORD; trust in Him and He will do this – Psalms 37:5 So we are three-plus years into this fast-changing world as we live through these crazy times of illness, times of economic changes, crazy weather patterns, and earthquakes, and a glimpse of hope with things getting better. […]
Tue // Fuel :: Prayer
Title: When we pray Pray continually… – 1 Thessalonians 5:17 In our culture, “good thoughts” and “positive energy” are synonymous with prayer. When believers in Jesus pray, we connect relationally with the Creator, Savior, and Helper on behalf of ourselves and others. It’s also important to remember that thinking about praying or saying, “I’ll be […]
Mon // Surrender :: Control
Title: Trust God Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; – Proverbs 3:5 Ah, control is more than just a word. We all feel so much better when we call the shots, whether at work, at home, with a group of friends, or perhaps even leading a […]
Sun // Sacrifice :: Stand
Title: No Excuse 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 You aren’t a victim. The Lord is faithful to show you who you are […]
Sat // Build :: Authentic
Title: Top of the list Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up. – Ephesians 4:29a Is honor and respect at the top of the list in marriage, family, workplace, or with your friends? Sometimes, when I am upset or stressed out, it’s […]
Fri // Steel :: Integrity
Title: Integrity at all costs Till I die, I will not deny my integrity. – Job 27:5b I work for FedEx, so I have no supervision once I start making my deliveries. One thing that stands out about my work is that I have set deadlines for when packages have to be off my truck. […]
Thur // Warrior :: Weapons
Title: The Blood of Jesus Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. – Ephesians 6:11 We are undoubtedly in a spiritual battle, and Satan has his schemes and darts of fire ready for use. I have witnessed my wife being a real prayer warrior over the […]
Wed // Grit :: Influence
Title: Choose it every day Follow my example as I follow the example of Christ. – 1 Corinthians 11:1 The example that Christ gives us is not an easy one to follow. We have to choose it every day. Here’s the deal: people in your life look to you to set the standard for how […]