That God created us to be and that our kids, family, and the world needs us to be.
Love is an everyday thing and as we discussed yesterday, when we build our lives on God’s Word we realize that God is love and He calls us to love everyone. Remember when Jesus said about love compared to the world’s guidance? ‘ “You have heard the law that says, ‘Love your neighbor’ and hate…
Ever heard it said close is only good enough in horseshoes and hand-grenades? How close is close enough? Is close enough really how you want to be living or do you want to know how you should be living? Let’s consider what Jesus had to say before we take a look at today’s verse of…
Are you a people pleaser or a God pleaser? Are you trying to get the approval of men or of God? Are you trying to get the favor of men or of God? Are you trying to win a popularity contest with people? Today’s Verse of the Day confronts us on this subject: ‘Am I…
To be the dads God created and purposed for us to be, we need to learn from Him how to lead and guide! God’s Word is full of instruction on how He leads as our Heavenly Father as well as how leaders are supposed to lead in this world! God’s Word even speaks to how…
We need to love God first because He loved us first! We need to love our wives because God is love and people will know we are in love with God! We need to love our kids because God is love and people will know we are in love with God! We need to keep…
Have you heard that words have power? Words have the power of life and death. Words have the power to bless and curse. Words have the power to build up or tear down. Have you read ‘Death and life are in the power of the tongue, And those who love it and indulge it will…
We were created on purpose to live lives to the fullest, alive and active! We were created for a purpose to live lives to the fullest, alive and active! We were created with a purpose to live lives to the fullest, alive and active! Jesus came that we would have life and life to the…
As we start today I reflect on the beginning of something that transformed a place, a culture, and even the perspective of people. It is the words Happy Today! It’s always right no matter where you are in the world. It’s always right no matter when it is! It all comes down to making a…
How many choices would it take before you were or would be ready to make the right decision? How many choices would it take before you reached the tipping point? What if the questions were asked simply do you want life or do you want death, would that help you in making the decision quicker?…
Consider the source! What is the basis of a spirit of timidity, cowardice, and fear? Are you feeling fearful? Are you feeling timid or apprehensive? Are you feeling weak or faint-hearted? Ever considered the source? It’s not from God! Lean into God, trusting Him rather than your own understanding! Trust God and acknowledge Him so…
Do you realize the snare that has been put in place by the devil to trap you? Do you realize that the fear of man is a snare for your life? The fear of what people think will get you tripped up! The fear of what people might say or are saying will get you…
As today begins and we feel the pressures of the world, let’s put on the full armor of God and stand firm! Let’s be focused on the good works of God that He has prepared in advance for us to accomplish! Verse of the Day: ‘Therefore, my beloved brothers and sisters, be steadfast, immovable, always…
First, when we choose to act and respond in ways that bring joy to God we will find strength! ‘Then Nehemiah, who was the governor, and Ezra the priest and scribe, and the Levites who taught the people said to all the people, “This day is holy to the Lord your God; do not mourn…
Let’s choose to invite Jesus into our situation! Let’s be the dads who choose to receive Jesus in our situation in order to receive the capacity to accept or tolerate delay, trouble, or suffering without getting angry or upset! Let’s be the dads who invite the Holy Spirit into every situation so that the peace…
As I was about to start typing about impossible, a song came to my mind that connects to this post and so before I start typing more, I am going to share a song to help encourage us as dads to lean in and trust God no matter what we are facing… As you are…