Fri // Steel :: Integrity
Title: Do not deny your integrity Till I die, I will not deny my integrity. Job 27:5b I hope you aren’t having a day like Job. His story was crazy. If you didn’t know it, he lost everything: his wealth, his family, and even his health. He had a few friends left, but they accused […]
Thu // Warrior :: Weapons
Title: No Retreat Put on the full armor of God, so that you can stand against the devil’s schemes. – Ephesians 6:11 Movies about battle capture our attention; why? Because it looks exciting and tough, just what guys like. When we watch the film, we can picture ourselves reacting to the heat of the battle, strategizing, […]
Wed // Grit :: Character
Title: Know yourself Do not be misled: “Bad company corrupts good character.” – 1 Corinthians 15:33 Our character can fall under challenges in times of adversity as well as times of prosperity. Joseph’s character remained faithful to God despite the adversity of being betrayed by his brothers, Potiphar’s wife, and abandonment of Pharaoh’s cupbearer. Joseph’s character stayed faithful to God in times of great prosperity as […]
Tue // Fuel :: Word
Title: Don’t leave yourself stranded 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 Don’t leave yourself stranded! Right now, I’m waiting to board a plane. I’m leaving Boston and heading back home to the northwest. Man, am I tired. My sleep schedule is off. I haven’t seen my wife and kids for a week, and I can’t wait to give each of them a hug. As […]
Mon // Surrender :: Confess
Title: Gut level honesty “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 Let’s start by recognizing that we men have a tough time with this. The kind of honesty and vulnerability it takes to […]
Sun // Sacrifice :: Acknowledge
Title: Rough Day Whoever acknowledges me before others, I will also acknowledge before my Father in heaven. – Matthew 10:32 What a day for Jesus. Jesus was arrested. Jesus was tried, unfairly convicted by a crowd, and beaten by a group of Roman soldiers. A crown of thorns was attached to His head and made to […]
Sat // Build :: Invest
Title: I’m just working for the man Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters… – Colossians 3:23 “I’m just working for the man.” Have you heard that phrase when talking to people at work or with friends? I know I have, and I have […]
Fri // Steel:: Passion
Title: Love vs. fondness Love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength – Deuteronomy 6:5 One definition of passion is “A strong extravagant fondness or enthusiasm for anything. ” This goes in the bucket of hobbies, tastes, likes, and the things we enjoy. The scripture […]
Thu // Warrior :: Courage
Title: The King Armor Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. – Ephesians 6:10 What adversity are you facing today? Marriage and family issues? Work? Health? You are not alone. God is with you. And he is powerful. David defeated Goliath by standing up in the face of adversity. He had confidence […]
Wed // Grit :: Character
Title: Encouragement Builds Character Do not be misled: “Bad Company corrupts good character.” – 1 Corinthians 15:33 I love hanging out with the guys, but frequently, we tend to one-up each other with better jokes, and sometimes those jokes cross the line. You may have experienced this with the guys you hang out with. What would it […]