Sat // Build :: Authentic
Title: Choose your words Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up. – Ephesians 4:29a We all value authentic people. I don’t think many of us would choose inauthentic people! We get a vibe from inauthentic people; they seem like they lack something […]
Fri // Steel :: Integrity
Title: Choices are noticed Till I die I will not deny my integrity. – Job 27:5b During election seasons, we see all of the commercials that will be nonstop. These commercials usually have a common thread in them. They continuously attack the character and integrity of their opponents. They dig up all of the negative stuff […]
Thu // Warrior :: Weapons
Title: Are you prepared? Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. – Ephesians 6:11 I love to fish. So that I would be ready for any trip, I keep three tackle boxes ready. This is an expensive hobby, so those three boxes of “weapons” took […]
Wed // Grit :: Influence
Title: Influence Defined Follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ. – 1 Corinthians 11:1 Influence, I want to give some written definitions first. Webster’s dictionary calls it the act of producing an effect without apparent exertion of force or direct exercise of command. Biblical meaning is an emanation of spiritual or moral […]
Tue // Fuel :: Prayer
Title: Praying for others Pray continually… – 1 Thessalonians 5:17 God can do amazing things in our life when we trust Him and pray for the things that we think are good for us. Nothing God does is without purpose for our paths in life. Praying can be for our relationships, health, school, jobs, and […]
Mon // Surrender :: Confess
Title: Light into Dark Places 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 Something happens in our hearts when we share our faults and shortcomings with others. It brings light to the dark places in our life, silencing the enemy, the accuser of brethren. Who fills our hearts and minds with shame and guilt that isolates us from our loved ones? Regardless of your situation, […]
Sun // Sacrifice :: Acknowledge
Title: Higher Expectations Whoever acknowledges me before others, I will also acknowledge before my Father in heaven. – Matthew 10:32 When I was a kid, this verse was used to explain why we prayed for our food in public. It was the baseline standard for letting others know about your faith. It initially felt more like […]
Sat // Build :: Invest
Title: No short cuts Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters. – Colossians 3:23 Who doesn’t like shortcuts? Just like the physical universe, we tend to follow the path of least resistance. This can lead to incomplete projects and downright laziness. We need […]
Friday// Steel: Passion
Title: Do you love me? Love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength. – Deuteronomy 6:5 The question was once asked of me, “What would your life look like a year from now if you passionately pursued God?” I couldn’t answer because I wasn’t […]
Thur // Warrior :: Courage
Title: Take action Finally, be strong in the Lord and the power of his mighty power. – Eph. 6:10 Today can still prove reasons to have fear with the economy, fires, weather issues, and just all of the unknowns. Not to mention all of the other stuff that is not hitting the mainstream news. This […]