Sun // Sacrifice :: Exalt
“For those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.” – Matthew 23:12 To exalt is to praise and lift up. On Sunday, many of us attend church to worship and praise Him. We sing, we pray, we listen to sermons, and we serve. These are all great and […]
Sat // Build :: Encouragement
But encourage one another daily, as long as it is called “Today,” – Heb 3:13a Most of the people you come into contact with on a daily basis are dealing with discouragement on one level or another. Discouragement feels like a weakness, so people keep it hidden. But the truth is all of us could […]
Fri // Steel :: Truth
Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free. – John 8:32 What has you bound up? Is it fear, worry, anxiety, lack of control, addictions, unresolved pain, the unknown? What truth are you neglecting that could set you free? The Holy Spirit is faithful to speak to your heart and […]
Thu // Warrior :: Engage
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 Don’t be discouraged when life is a struggle. It is in your struggle that you have the greatest […]
Wed // Grit :: Committed
Commit your way to the LORD; trust in him and he will do this… – Psalm 37:5 The “C word!” Why do we fear this? Probably because, when we make a real commitment, there will be times that the action it requires may run contrary to our current desires. Making a commitment to God is […]
Tue // Fuel :: Listen
He says, “Be still, and know that I am God” – Psalm 46:10a We probably watch too much TV at our house. As the evening winds down my daughter begins her nighttime routine and heads for the bathroom at the top of the stairs. Sometimes she leaves the bathroom fan on with the door open. […]
Mon // Surrender :: Pride
Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall. – Proverbs 16:18 The “P” word. This word “pride” seems to be the root of all of our sinful nature and desires. We all have desires and desires in themselves aren’t necessarily bad. It is the prideful thought and the prideful action where we can […]
Sun // Sacrifice :: Worship
“Take up your cross and follow me” – Luke 9:23. Have you ever considered the impact of these words? Christ is asking you to pick up an instrument of death, and pursue him. When Christ made this statement he knew full well what was in store for his life. Death was his reality, and he […]
Sat // Build :: Kingdom
But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. – Matthew 6:33 “What do you want in life?” The answer to that question will guide you throughout your days, weeks, months and years. If you are driven by pride, pleasure, or power then you will […]
Fri // Steel :: Integrity
Till I die, I will not deny my Integrity. – Job 27:56 Structural integrity is the quality of an item to hold together under a load, including its own weight, resisting breakage or bending. To Measure: When steel is used in a building the level of the structural integrity is defined by the purity of […]