That God created us to be and that our kids, family, and the world needs us to be.
First, forgive as we learn in the Lord’s prayer! Second, forgive others and receive the benefit of God forgiving you! Third, forgive or you will learn the penalty of unforgiveness! Finally, choose to forgive others as God has forgiven you! Forgiveness in the Lord’s Prayer: ‘ “Pray, then, in this way: ‘Our Father, who is…
Do you have a problem that you are facing? Are you aware of it and yet hiding it? Do you ignore or deny it? Are you ready to admit it so you can move forward? Could today be that day? Today’s Verse of the Day: If we [freely] admit that we have sinned and confess…
Ever heard about where the words that come out of your mouth come from? Do you realize the importance of allowing Jesus to clean your heart and for you to protect and guard your heart? What are you filling your heart with? As a result, could the words that you are speaking be the warning…
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…
