“When he came and saw the grace of God, he was glad, and he exhorted them all to remain faithful to the Lord with steadfast purpose, for he was a good man, full of the Holy Spirit and of faith. And a great many people were added to the Lord.” Acts 11:23-24 Pressure. It is all around you—pressing in on …
“Gideon was beating out wheat in the winepress to hide it from the Midianites. And the angel of the Lord appeared to him and said to him, “The Lord is with you, O mighty man of valor.” Judges 6:11-12 When was a time you were afraid, and looking back, you had no reason to be afraid? I was strapped into …
“But when Simon Peter saw it (the miraculous catch of fish), he fell down at Jesus’ knees, saying, ‘Depart from me, for I am a sinful man, O Lord.” Luke 5:8 Yesterday I drove through part of the Great Smoky Mountains. Two of my girls have been with family for the last couple of weeks and it was time to …
“I knew that this was the word of the Lord; so I bought the field at Anathoth from my cousin Hanamel and weighed out for him seventeen shekels of silver. I signed and sealed the deed, had it witnessed, and weighted out the silver on the scales…” Jeremiah 32:8-10 I bought my diesel truck 1 week before diesel gas prices …
“Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training…” 1st Corinthians 9:25 I was so slow I went to speed camp… I was headed into my Junior year of high school and most of my life revolved around chasing a big orange ball up and down a basketball court. Playing hoops was a big part of my identity and …
“Every athlete exercises self-control in all things. They do it to receive a perishable wreath, but we an imperishable. So I do not run aimlessly; I do not box as one beating the air. But I discipline my body and keep it under control, lest after preaching to others I myself should be disqualified.” 1st Corinthians 9:25-27 As you read …
“As for that in the good soil, they are those who, hearing the word, hold it fast in an honest and good heart, and bear fruit with patience.” Luke 8:15 Who doesn’t love a good campfire? There’s something about starting a bonfire — not just a manly pursuit, but a primal touchpoint, a visceral return to something older than civilization. …
“I will sprinkle clean water on you, and you shall be clean from all your uncleannesses, and from all your idols I will cleanse you.” Ezekiel 36:25 We had a work day on Saturday at Prince of Peace. There were a number of projects and a number of teams. I led the charge with the power washer team that attacked …
“But they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint.” Isaiah 40:31 The Eagle is the apex predator of the sky. This means it has no equal—no natural threats that hunt it and conquer it. It eats other …
“A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.” Proverbs 17:17 Friendship is essential to this life. I wouldn’t have survived middles school without my friends. I barely survived college because of my friends. They have seen me through the toughest of times. Family is a gift from the Lord. This is true. It is the …
