Mon // Surrender :: Control
Title: Self Control Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. – Prov 3:5 Whatever makes us happy, right? Not so fast… Tempting situations hit us every day, it seems. The world today thinks it’s about giving in to the flesh and making sure we are keeping ourselves happy. […]
Sun // Sacrifice :: Stand
Title: I was a wrestler 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 Cor. 15:58 I was a wrestler in high school. The first thing I learned was to have a proper “wrestler’s stance.” Feet spread, knees bent, body centered over your leading leg. A proper stance makes it harder for your opponent to shoot in on you and take you down. It also puts you […]
Sat // Build :: Authentic
Title: Deep Impact Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up. – Ephesians 4:29a As I write this, I will be away from my family for a few weeks with limited communication. It’s drawn my mind to reflect on the last few hours I […]
Fri // Steel:: Passion
Title: Number 1 Passion Love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength – Deuteronomy 6:5 Is the word passion used freely in today’s world? People say they have a passion or strong beliefs in things but often change them too often. The passion in this […]
Thu // Warrior :: Courage
Title: Fear Not Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. – Ephesians 6:10 Be strong in the Lord. The night Jesus was arrested, He had just returned from the Mount of Olives from praying to the Father. Jesus knew what he was about to face, and the scripture says He was […]
Wed // Grit :: Character
Title: Are You Bad Company Do not be misled: “Bad Company corrupts good character.” – 1 Corinthians 15:33 My son and I have this ongoing battle about keeping his room clean and having a place for things. The theory being that if you put things in their place, you will be able to find them. Good stewardship is part of […]
Tuesday // Fuel :: Word
Title: Help with a bad attitude 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 Do you ever find yourself with a bad attitude? I know I do. Guess what? God’s word, alive and active, can judge and help you with your bad attitude. Did you know that? I don’t know how often I have struggled through a day with a bad attitude without […]
Mon // Surrender :: Confess
Title: Two things 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 Do you have a crew of friends around you, praying for you? Do they know how they can be praying for […]
Sun // Sacrifice :: Acknowledge
Title: Recognizing the opportunity. Whoever acknowledges me before others, I will also acknowledge before my Father in heaven. – Matthew 10:32 I don’t know about you guys but I have missed a lot of opportunities to acknowledge Christ. Have you had those moments when you were nudged to share your faith? I know I have […]
Sat // 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”? This phrase can apply to our spiritual walk. Daily, we can choose to invest by walking in the Spirit or submitting […]