Be The Dads – Your kids, Your wife, and this world needs.
That God created us to be and that our kids, family, and the world needs us to be.
Forgiveness is such an essential part of life. We are to be kind and compassionate to one another by forgiving each other! Not because we are so good or have it all figured out but because Jesus forgave us and reconciled us back to God! It’s interesting to me when God puts the theme of…
Most people have heard the phrase “Fear not, just believe.” But have you also heard the words, “When I am afraid, I put my trust in you”? It’s easy to tell someone not to be afraid or to just believe, but it’s much harder to actually live by those words. What if we stopped pretending…
As we begin today, let’s consider what God’s Word has to say about burdens and cares. Be it from Psalms 38:4 where we read “‘For my iniquities have gone over my head [like the waves of a flood]; As a heavy burden they weigh too much for me. ‘ ” Consider what we find about…
Firstly, to be responsive, where have you invested your time and energy? Additionally, will you react with impulse or thoughtfulness when the need arises? Will it be a response or a reflex? Furthermore, do you recognize the challenges in today’s world and what your children must face? As a result, they require our support more…
Life can be hard, and we are not meant to go through it alone. God gave us one another for support. Choose to be an encourager to one another so that we can be the dads. Choose to comfort one another in the midst of trials and troubles, so we can find joy and strength…
Do you remember all the plans and accomplishments of God found in His Word? Have you reflected upon the plans and accomplishments of God in and through your life? Have you memorialized them in some way? How do you capture them to be able to share His magnificent fulfillment with others? Have you shared them…
Can you believe it, the entire law of God can be summarized with one love statement. Therefore, will you take up the calling to be the dad God created, purposed, and planned for you to be and to love in order to fulfill the law of God? For example, let’s be the dads who love…
Firstly, true peace exists even during troubles. Secondly, true peace brings joy in trials. Thirdly, true peace comes by trusting God in the storms of life! Finally, true peace exists because we can cast our cares on God because He cares for us! Consider what we read from Philippians 4 about true peace: ‘Rejoice in…
We are each given a life to live and get to make the decision for ourselves on how we will do it. We should aim to live a fulfilling life, rather than just going through the motions. Jesus came that we would have life and life more abundantly. God created each of us with a…
How do you respond when someone asks for something? How do you ask? Is it a want that you are asking about? Is it a need that you are seeking? Is there one thing that you are seeking? Do you have a single focus? Is it like a Matthew 7 type of asks? ‘Ask and…
Do you realize it is hard to stand firm on shifting sand? To stand firm requires a solid foundation! Standing firm also requires wisdom and diligence! God’s Word from Matthew 7 provides us with some powerful insight into what it takes when it says: ‘ “So everyone who hears these words of Mine and acts…
Remember grace is the love of God shown to the unlovely, the peace of God given to the restless, the unmerited favor of God! So let’s not be swayed or tossed around by the waves of life, let’s choose to stand firm on the rock of Jesus by pursuing and choosing the truth! Let’s lean…
When the word shields comes to mind do you think of defense, offense, or something else? Whatever it is, you could be right! Firstly, shields are for protecting, blocking, and covering. Secondly, shields are for bashing and grappling. Thirdly, shields are symbolic, ceremonial, and decorative. Finally, shields have various uses and even today remain an…
What do you choose to do with what God has given you? Is generosity in the picture? How do you handle the seeds and the bread? Do you sow the seeds in order to reap? Do you eat the bread to remain strong? Today, let’s be generous people when it comes to pouring into the…
Do you know what the gospel is? Another way to say the gospel is good news. Have you heard this good news of God’s love and salvation offered to humanity through faith in Jesus? Have you had the opportunity to read the gospel through the books of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John in the New…
