Wed // Grit :: Influence
Title: Be the Man Follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ. – 1 Corinthians 11:1 What do you think the writer of this passage (Paul) would have thought of his own words only a few years before the writing of this verse? Indeed, the idea of following Christ was foreign to him […]
Tue // Fuel :: Prayer
Title: People of Prayer 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 live […]
Mon // Surrender :: Control
Title: Surrender is not un-manly Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding;Prov 3:5 As men, we look at the word surrender as a negative. The word means “to give up” or “to give away,” and it doesn’t seem very manly. But remember, men, for God to use […]
Sun // Sacrifice :: Stand
Title: I was a wrestler 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 Cor. 15:58 I was a wrestler in high school. I first learned to have a proper “wrestler’s stance:” feet spread, knees bent, body centered over your leading leg. A proper stance makes it harder for your opponent to shoot in on you and take you down. It also puts you in a good […]
Sat // Build :: Authentic
Title: Deep Impact Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up. – Ephesians 4:29a I remember being away from my family for a few weeks with limited communication. It has made me reflect on the last few hours I had with my wife and […]
Sat // Build :: Authentic
Title: So easy to tear someone down Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen. – Ephesians 4:29 It only takes an hour to completely decimate a house with a bulldozer that took […]
Fri // Steel :: Passion
Title: Stoke the Fire Love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength. – Deuteronomy 6:5 We have all shown a passion for something. When I do an internal check, do I see that same passion in my walk with Jesus? Do I see it […]
06/06/24- Mon // Honor ::
Title: Remembering D-Day Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourselves. – Romans 12:10 Today, we honor the fallen during The Normandy Landing, better known as D-Day. The casualties were enormous, with 4,414 Allied deaths in total. Yet, I look at today’s photo, and I can’t help but wonder what […]
Thur // Warrior :: Courage
Title: Take courage Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power – Ephesians 6:10 The way some of the disciples were persecuted is very graphic; some were beheaded, crucified upside down, stabbed, and the list goes on. One of the things they all shared was the courage to live for Jesus. The disciples […]
Wed // Grit :: Character
Title: Who are you like? Do not be misled: “Bad Company corrupts good character.” – 1 Corinthians 15:33 It’s pretty simple: We become like the people we spend time with. We use the same words, tell the same jokes, watch the same movies and TV shows, eat the same food, etc. If these people are into […]