Mon // Surrender :: Pride
Title: Pride equals trouble Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall. – Proverbs 16:18 This word “pride” seems to be the root of all of our sinful nature and desires. The prideful thought and the prideful action get us into trouble, thinking we deserve everything we want.Once we think we deserve something, prideful […]
Sun // Sacrifice:: Worship
Be Useful “Offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship” Romans 12:1b Paul reminds us that our physical bodies have a holy purpose. Our bodies are neither meant to be ignored or idolized. God wants us to maintain this body He has given us and to […]
Sat // Build :: Kingdom
Title: BIG ask But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. – Matthew 6:33 When Jesus called His disciples to seek first His Kingdom, it was a BIG ask. He was asking them to lay it all on the line in pursuit of Him. […]
Fri // Steel :: Truth
Title: The things that shackle our hearts Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free. – John 8:32 Every man has the opportunity to live free. Free of shame, anger, bitterness, addictions, etc. The things that shackle our hearts have a key. That key is held by Jesus, and He wants to […]
Thu // Warrior :: Engage
Title: Our struggle isn’t against people 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 Our struggle isn’t against democrats or republicans, Christians or Muslims, little brothers or […]
Wed // Grit :: Committed
Title: Commitment is rare Commit your way to the LORD; trust in him and he will do this… – Psalm 37:5 Commitment is one of the more rare characteristics with people in this day and age. It seems normal to find people who are flakey and uncommitted; then it is to find committed people.Imagine if […]
Tue // Fuel :: Listen
Title: Purposely Focus Be still and know that I am God, I will be exalted among the nations, and I will be exalted in the earth. – Psalm 46:10 The art of listening is one of the most challenging things to do. I catch myself looking at people speaking, but my mind is not focused on […]
Mon // Surrender :: Pride
Title: The shield of pride Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall. – Proverbs 16:18 In times of uncertainty or the unknown, fear can set in. When fear sets in, I think pride can become a shield to hide behind. This shield becomes the defense mechanism to avoid what is really in front […]
Sun // Sacrifice :: Stand
Title: Stand your ground 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 Wishy-washy…we all know what it looks like. Someone who doesn’t commit to what they […]
Sat // Build :: Authentic
Title: Thoughts and words aligned Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up. – Ephesians 4:29a Unwholesome talk and authenticity usually go hand in hand. “I’m just saying what I feel” is the excuse we make to use words as battering rams against […]