Saturday // Build :: Honor
Title: Honor those who served Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourselves. – Romans 12:10 Men, we often hear this phrase and think of military branches; let’s not forget those. Instead, why not honor the disciples of Jesus? The disciples’ primary ministry was to serve under Jesus’ direction, spreading His teachings and demonstrating God’s love. Disciples sent, as messengers of the Gospel, focused […]
Friday // Steel :: Example
Title: Be Strong But set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, and in purity. – 1 Timothy 4:12b I think of a couple of scripture verses: Philippians 4:8 and Titus 2:7. In everything, set them an example by doing what is good. In your teaching, show integrity and seriousness. Like most men, I start each year, day, week, and month with every intention to do good in the eyes […]
Remember To Be Thankful
Black Friday is dead! The traditional start of the Christmas shopping season, held on the day after Thanksgiving, is a thing of the past now that retail stores are starting the Christmas shopping season on Thanksgiving day. Call the undertaker! Buy the casket! Have the tombstone engraved! “Rest In Peace” Black Friday! Sadly, Thanksgiving Day […]
Wednesday // Grit :: Perseverance
Title: Eternal Reward Let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us… – Hebrews 12:1c Persevere, we all have had to do this in our lives, a taxing project or problem at work, training for a race, or even a medical issue. For me, it was a long, grueling period of military training. Yet, […]
Tuesday // Fuel :: Spirit
Title: Be Intentional So I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh. – Galatians 5:16 Every day, we have a choice. I can choose to go through my day trying to walk with the guidance of the Spirit, or I can give in to my flesh. Giving in to the […]
Monday // Surrender :: Idols
Title: Could an idol be anything? Those who cling to worthless idols turn away from God’s love for them. – Jonah 2:8 What exactly is an “idol”? Is it an image carved out of wood or stone that people bow down to and worship? Could an idol be something more? Like work, sports, family, or even […]
Sunday // Sacrifice :: Exalt
Title: UP North For those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted. Matthew 23:12 I tell you all, whenever I am here at my cabin in the Upper Peninsula, reflections, thanks, and praise are on my mind. I love this land, and I am grateful to be part of […]
Saturday // Build :: Encouragement
Title: Golden Apple Encourage one another daily, as long as it is called today. – Hebrews 3:13a I have to catch myself when I encourage others. I hear myself using the word “but” right after an encouraging word, meaning it is or was good, but it could be better. The word “but” can undermine any sense of […]
Friday // Steel :: Truth
Title: All I need for Christmas is a 2×4 to the back of the head Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free. – John 8:32 A message recently from my Pastor hit me on the back of the head with a 2×4 for my faith walk pulse check. The following scripture […]
Thursday // Warrior :: Engage
Title: Prep Work Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Eph 6:10 When I get ready to go hunting, there is a great deal of prep work to do before the hunt. I need to gather my weapons, make sure they work properly, and have all the supplies I will need […]