Wednesday// Grit:: Influence
Title-The influence of actions Follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ. – 1 Corinthians 11:1 One of my favorite movies is Gladiator and one of my favorite lines in that movie is “what we do in life echos in eternity”. So powerful so true. Men what is your life echoing right now? […]
Tue // Fuel :: Prayer
Title: Pray continually Pray Continually – 1 Thessalonians 5:17 A good friend of mine is what you would call a ‘prayer warrior.’ The guy can pray! I admire his ability to pray continually. I like to pray, but sometimes I struggle to have the enduring patience to pray continually. If we want to have a […]
Mon // Surrender :: Control
Title: Lean into Him Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight. – Proverbs 3:5-6 NIV It’s very difficult not to lean on my own understanding. If I’m honest with myself, most days I feel […]
Sun // Sacrifice :: Stand
Title:Stand firm for things that are worth it 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 What deep truths or convictions do you stand […]
Sat // Build :: Authentic
Title: Walls are one thing Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up. – Ephesians 4:29 When I was 12, we remodeled our house. Before the contractor came, my dad and I moved a bunch of furniture and tore down a wall. My […]
Fri // Steel :: Passion
Title: Stretched in many directions Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength. – Deut 6:5 Loving God is easy, right? It is, when I think about loving Him on my own terms, when I decide that my left over time and the love […]
Thu // Warrior :: Courage
Title: Bonhoeffer had courage Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. – Ephesians 6:11 Dietrich Bonhoffer was a german Pastor who was known for his outspoken feelings on Hitler and Natzi Germany. Bonhoeffer had courage because he stood up for something he believed in […]
Wed // Grit :: Character
Title: Underestimate the power Do not be misled; “Bad Company corrupts good character – 1 Corinthians 15:33 We were created as social beings. Don’t underestimate the power of others in your life. We may think we are an island, but in reality, we need each other and are constantly influencing and being influenced. So it […]
Tue // Fuel :: Word
Title: In the Word daily 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 Abraham Lincoln once said, “Give me six hours to chop down a tree […]
Mon // Surrender :: Confess
Title: Confession is like peroxide 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 Confession is like peroxide on a skinned knee. It’s not going to feel good, but it brings about healing. […]