Sunday // Sacrifice :: Acknowledge
Title: High stakes Whoever acknowledges me before others, I will also acknowledge before my Father in heaven – Matthew 10:32 This isn’t the acknowledgment we do when we pass each other, or a head nod, or a “what’s up?” (If you have time, check out the whole chapter) Jesus is sending his disciples out to the towns to proclaim “the kingdom of heaven.” Not only to speak about it but […]
Saturday // Build :: Invest
Title: Not Meaningless 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. […]
Friday // Steel :: Passion
Title: So Passionate Love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength. – Deuteronomy 6:5 Men are very passionate people! When it comes to sports teams, outdoor activities, and tools, it is easy to see how passionate they are. However, when it comes to talking about […]
Thursday // Warrior :: Courage
Title: Fear Not Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. – Ephesians 6:10 An image of a giant colorful ball in New York City’s Times Square may come to mind for many when thinking about New Year’s Eve, but for others across the country, ringing in the new year looks a […]
Wednesday // Grit :: Resolve
Title: Mission statement As for me and my household, we will serve the LORD. – Joshua 24:15 We have a class we do for men at Grace Chapel called the Spiritual Leadership Course. One thing we cover is creating a mission statement for your family. Every man in the course works on a mission statement and […]
Tuesday // Fuel :: Wisdom
Title: Life Verse Wisdom will save you from the ways of wicked men, from men whose words are perverse. – Proverbs 2:12 Men, do you have a life verse? Unfamiliar? It’s a verse from scripture that speaks to your heart, almost as though it was written for you. It’s very personal; usually, there’s a story […]
Monday // Surrender :: Obey
Title: It will become easier This has been my practice: I obey your precepts. – Psalm 119:56 1 John 2:17- The world and its desires pass away, but whoever does the will of God loves everyone. Several years ago, my wife and I set out on a fall trip, a trip I had been planning for months. It evolved into a faith journey for us, outreach, and church visits. […]
Sunday // Sacrifice :: Exalt
Title: Posture for Worship Exalt the Lord our God and worship at his footstool; he is holy. – Psalm 99:5 Most men gravitate to places, circumstances, and relationships where they can stand tall and strong, which isn’t all bad. There can be a healthy expression of pride and personal confidence that serves and inspires others. But […]
Saturday // Build : : Encouragement
Title: As a Parole Officer Encourage one another daily, as long as it is called “Today,” – Hebrews 3:13a 10 to 1. As a parole officer, I’ve been told to cement positive behavior in the lives of men who have made a career of evil; I need to praise them at a 10-to-1 ratio. Sometimes finding […]
Friday // Steel :: Example
Title: An opportunity to serve people Set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity. – 1 Timothy 4:12b Part of my job is sales. When I first started, I wasn’t perfect. I thought I was a burden to the people I was selling to and was being bothersome. We have […]