Friday // Steel :: Integrity
Title: Job Did Till I die, I will not deny my Integrity. – Job 27:56 Satan is creative in his ways. He is “crafty” with his attacks. He has a toolbox of tactics that catch us off guard. In those moments, we can’t part with our character but hold firm. Through the grace of God and […]
Thu // Warrior:: Weapons
Title – Weapons from God Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. – Ephesians 6:11 When we think of weapons, what do we think of? I think of my deer rifle, others maybe their handgun. The real evil we face needs better weapons, as […]
Wednesday// Grit:: Influence
Title I needed to hear it. Follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ. – 1 Corinthians 11:1 Growing up as boys, we are always told that we need to behave like men. What does that mean? Stereotypically, most people think that men are these brute and emotionless creatures that are here for whatever […]
Tue // Fuel :: Prayer
Title: Stop Praying? Pray continually. 1 Thessalonians 5:17 Stop praying. Wait, what’d he say? Francis Chan’s words in “Crazy Love” got my attention. Francis’ contention was that we had lost the “awe factor” in our prayer life. He reflects on Revelation 4, and Isaiah 6 describes God’s appearance and the setting of His throne. He then talks about […]
Mon // Surrender :: Control
Title: Final Authority Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; – Proverbs 3:5 After His crucifixion and resurrection, just before Jesus ascends into heaven, He reminds us that “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me” (Matthew 28:18). Not just some authority, but […]
Sun // Sacrifice :: Stand
Title: Stand Up 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 The verse reads, “Let nothing move you.” Men, we need to stand firm daily on […]
Sat // Build :: Authentic
Title: The Real Thing Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up. – Ephesians 4:29a What do you think it means to build someone up in an authentic way?Authentic means the real thing, not a cheap copy or knock-off. It’s worth a lot, […]
Fri // Steel :: Integrity
Title: Face It I will not deny my integrity. – Job 27:5b What’s integrity? If you ever went to Sunday school as a kid, you’ve probably heard about Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego. Do you know why they were thrown in the furnace? It was because they had integrity. They were told they had to worship other […]
Thu // Warrior :: Courage
Title: A fallen brother Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. – Ephesians 6:10 In the battle for souls, we all want to be on the front lines. Whether wielding the sword, knocking down strongholds, slaying demons, or interceding for the lost…a warrior that’s what we want to be for God. But […]
Wed // Grit :: Character
Title: Friends Shape You 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, […]