Stand Tall
Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. – Ephesians 6:11 When we think of weapons we think of BIGGER, BADDER and more POWERFUL is the recipe for sure victory; not so. Look at the text again, see the word “stand”? One of the greatest […]
We were given labels
Follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ. – 1 Cor 11:1 Have you taken one of those quick, ten question, goofy personality tests on the internet? Based on our answers we are told that we are: an introvert, best suited for life in the Deep South, or of we were living in […]
Prayer is the connection
Pray Continually. – 1 Thessalonians 5:17 What fuels you? Is it work? Sports? Family? Friends? Coffee? We all have things that fuel us to get up in the morning. I am guessing most of us struggle from time to time. We likely find ourselves finding false fuel to help us. What would it look like […]
Worth pursuing isn’t it?
Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; – Proverbs 3:5 If we truly trust God with our lives, then we’re able to completely surrender our worries, anxieties, fears and concerns over to Him through prayer. If we say that we trust Him as our Lord and Savior, […]
Will He Know You
Whoever acknowledges me before others, I will also acknowledge before my Father in heaven. – Matthew 10:32 The thought of standing in front of our Father and having Jesus say “I do not know him” literally makes me panic a little. And, I think it is supposed to. God asks us for very little. But, […]
Work may seem arbitrary
Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters. – Colossians 3:23 Sometimes our work can seem insignificant. It may pay little and reward even less. Because our lives are lived moment to moment, our jobs carry more meaning than we might realize. Every time […]
The parts that still hurt
Love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength. – Deuteronomy 6:5 Funny. I just glanced this verse over and noticed the autocorrect had inserted “hurt” where I must have mis-typed “heart.” As I pondered the “mistake,” I realized that what prevents many men from […]
Strength of a Super Hero
Finally, be strong in the Lord and the power of his mighty power. – Ephesians 6:10 It’s easy for us to come to the conclusion that someone who has courage is strong or vice versa. Super heroes display courage, all show incredible amounts of strength and power that appears to come from something they have […]
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 […]
The standard
For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing the soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. – Hebrews 4:12 How do you know you are doing good? What do you consider a “win” in your life? […]