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 […]
Tue // Fuel :: Word
Title: Alive & Active 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 Alive. Active. Not sure how many people think this way about the Bible. It may […]
Mon // Surrender :: Confess
Title: Formal Confession Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective. – James 5:16 I remember how formal confession was growing up as a Catholic, a formal day of the week, and you were not allowed […]
Sacrifice:: Acknowledge
Title: Deadly Cargo Whoever acknowledges me before others, I will also acknowledge before my Father in heaven. – Matthew 10:32 Martyrdom. Not exactly a pleasant topic, but one repeatedly addressed in Scripture—including the context for this one—as well as throughout church history and in headlines today. Apparently, holding a belief that a benevolent creator has […]