Saturday, October 31, 2015

Proverbs 30:12 "There is a generation that are pure in their own eyes, and yet is not washed from their filthiness."  Notice a couple things with me. This generation considers itself to be pure; they think they have done no wrong. Sounds like our country. They have no idea about righteousness and sin.  In reality they are not just sinful they are filthy, completely covered in their wickedness. I remember as a kid, my mom telling telling me i was filthy after a hard day of playing outside. I had to go in and get cleaned up. Let this verse remind us that first, this world is not just a sinful place, it's a filthy place. Second, that only God can clean us up. Let's ask God to clean us up and use us to help someone find His cleansing power. - Matt Stephens

Friday, October 30, 2015

Eph. 6:12 - "For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places."  This is a familiar verse, but a truth we often forget. - Daniel Holser

Thursday, October 29, 2015

Psalm 44:6 - "For I will not trust in my bow, neither shall my sword save me."  Gideon found this to be true when he delivered a massive victory without even carrying a weapon into battle. We must remember this as we go out into the world, and into our daily spiritual battle: the Lord is our salvation, and our most trusted weapons are God's Word and prayer. - Brian Boots

Wednesday, October 28, 2015

Ecclesiastes 1:18 - "For in much wisdom is much grief: and he that increaseth knowledge increaseth sorrow."  As we learn and study more of His Word, we will learn more about ourselves and what a sinful people we are. But it never says that we should not become wise, but to increase in knowledge and wisdom.  Never forget where He saved you from, for when we do, we do lose the fire and the reason why we should tell others. - Joshua Gross

Tuesday, October 27, 2015

Colossians 3:12 - "Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, and longsuffering." We must deliberately put these things on every morning as our flesh does want to be meek and humble. - Wes Smith

Monday, October 26, 2015

Genesis 14:14 - "And when Abram heard that his brother was taken captive he armed his trained servants born in his own house three hundred and eighteen and pursued them unto Dan." Abram automatically went out to save Lot without any thought for himself or why Lot was in that condition.  When people need you the most, it is likely because they have gone against what they know to be right.  Be ready to help those in need this week no matter their reason for needing help. - Jason Brothers

Sunday, October 24, 2015

Matthew 25:23 - "His lord said unto him, Well done, thou good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord." We will never hear "well done" at the end of our lives if He could not say it of yesterday's actions, or today's actions, or tomorrow's, or the next day's... Strive to hear "well done" of today. - Steve Boots

Saturday, October 24, 2015

Psalm 112:1-2  - "Blessed is the man that feareth the Lord, that delighteth greatly in his commandments.  His seed shall be mighty upon earth:  the generation of the upright shall be blessed."  It is a wonderful promise from God that He will not only bless us, but also our children as we follow His Word. - John Mark Brothers 

Friday, October 23, 2015

Psalm 107:23-24 - "They that go down to the sea in ships, that do business in great waters; These see the works of the Lord, and his wonders in the deep."  Think about all the mighty things God does each day we never see or hear about.  This should give us confidence when we take our request to Him and even more to praise Him for! - Jason Barrett

Thursday, October 22, 2015

Proverbs 16:7 - "When a man's ways please the LORD, He maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him." We can, to an extent, determine how peaceful our day will be by being at peace with God through our actions.  - Jason Myers

Wednesday, October 21, 2015

Matthew 6:26 - "Behold the fowls of the air: for they sow not, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feedeth them. Are ye not much better than they?" Don't ever think that God is "too busy" to worry about you. If He cares enough to feed His birds, don't you think He cares enough to meet our needs? No matter how big or how small our needs are, God will always provide. - Garrett Longest

Tuesday, October 20, 2015

Psalm 145: 4 - "One generation shall praise thy works to another,  and shall declare thy mighty acts." By making our family aware of God's blessings and goodness to us, we increase both theirs and our faith and thankfulness so they as the next generation will desire to do the same. - Clifford Myers. 

Monday, October 19, 2015

Mark 13:7 - And when ye shall hear of wars and rumors of wars, be ye not troubled: for such things must needs be; but the end shall not be yet."  God allows everything in this world to happen as part of His will.  We should be encouraged daily in what unfolds before us and that He's coming again soon.  Let us be found busy in His will.  - Phil Dann

Sunday, October 18, 2015

Psalm 17:15 - "As for me, I will behold thy face in righteousness: I shall be satisfied, when I awake, with thy likeness." Two thoughts here: It is only by the righteousness of Christ we can see God's face and our spirit will never be content until it reflects the image if the One who made it. God is so good to not only make a way for us to come to Him but also to know the greatest need of our soul. That is to be more like Him today than we were yesterday. Let's have more of Him on His day than of ourselves. - Matt Stephens

Saturday, October 17, 2015

 Philippians 4:19 - "But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus." I don't find this so much to be about money but rather about the rich amount of glory that Jesus offers. We need glory, and salvation brings us into a union with His greatness that meets that need. - Daniel Holser

Friday, October 16, 2015

Psalm 38:10,15 - "My heart panteth, my strength faileth me: as for the light of mine eyes, it also is gone from me. 15. For in thee, o Lord, do I hope..."  It is not unordinary for our hearts to be heavy at times, whether because of our own sin, or a burden we are carrying. Often we turn to pleasure or material things to ease that ache, but as Christians we must remember that our hope is in Christ alone. - Brian Boots

Thursday, October 15, 2015

Isaiah 26:3 - "Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee."  When hard choices come in our lives. We can take heart and strength knowing that we can have peace.  - Joshua Gross

Wednesday, October 14, 2015

John 3:30 - "He must increase but I must decrease." We must die to self daily if we want to be used by God. - Wes Smith

Tuesday, October 13, 2015

Mark 10:47-48 - "Bartimaeus... he began to cry out and say Jesus, thou son of David have mercy upon me.  And many charged him that he should hold his peace." Sometimes we are so caught up with all we are doing, we miss an opportunity to do something for God.  I missed 2 opportunities for witnessing last week because I was so busy doing "great" things.  Make sure you take advantage of the openings God gives you. - Jason Brothers

Monday, October 12, 2015

Psalm 34:15 - "The eyes of the LORD are upon the righteous, and his ears are open unto their cry." In any temptation, any trial, any situation, God hears...no, He's listening for...the cry of His child. - Steve Boots

Sunday, October 11, 2015

Hebrews 10:23 - "Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; (for He is faithful that promised;)"  One of the most challenging parts of our Christian walk is the testimony we keep before co-workers. Many of them will only hear of Jesus through us and they must see a difference in us to be curious of the faith that we live out. Let's be encouraged in the faith we have today so tomorrow we can be able to profess it to others. - Matt Stephens

Saturday, October 10, 2015

John 7:37 tells us, "Jesus stood and cried, saying, If any man thirst, let him come unto me, and drink."  The world offers many things to satisfy our thirst for love, purpose, and passion.  But all of it is like saltwater; it only makes the thirst worse.  We must take our desire for life to Him.  He is the only One, the living water from which we can drink and be filled. - Daniel Holser

Friday, October 9, 2015

Psalm 33:8-9 - "Let all the earth fear the Lord: let all the inhabitants of the world stand in awe of Him. For He spake and it was done; He commanded, and it stood fast."  This last phrase is a reference to Joshua when the sun stood still for him. We all know this story and are amazed by it. We are told to stand in awe of Him, and He is certainly still in the business of giving us things to be in awe of. If we would only slow down enough to recognize those things and give Him the glory He deserves. - Brian Boots

Thursday, October 8, 2015

Psalm 8:4  "What is man, that thou art mindful of him? and the son of man, that thou visitest him?" No matter how low, or high the day is going today, remember that the God of the universe is mindful of you. It's very humbling, uplifting, and precious that a lowly sinner has the attention of one so righteous. - Josh Gross

Wednesday, October 7, 2015

1 Corinthians 15:58 - "Therefore my beloved brethren, be ye steadfast,unmovable,  always abounding in the work of the Lord,forasmuch as ye know that your labor is not in vain in the Lord." At times we may not see the benefit of our secular work, but know that everything we do for Christ counts for eternity.  - Wes Smith

Tuesday, October 6, 2015

1 Peter 5:7 - "Casting all your care upon him for he careth for you."  Don't try to do it by yourself or on your own because it will bring you down.  We are no match for the devil.  Give your struggles to Christ with Whom all things are possible. - Jason Brothers 

Monday, October 5, 2015

Psalm 3:6 - "I will not be afraid of ten thousands of people, that have set themselves against me round about".  This verse made me think about what is happening in the middle east right now. Even America is beginning to turn on Israel with this new agreement with Iran. We can be encouraged and strengthened knowing that even though our own country may turn on its closest ally, we serve the same God they do and can know that we also have that same assurance  of His care. - Matt Stephens

Sunday, October 4, 2015

Psalm 46:10 "Be still, and know that I am God..." I wake up many mornings with a load of bricks hitting my chest - a dozen things to get done, worries at work, cares of this life. What to do? STOP, force youself to stop, be still, think only on Him and His attributes. He is the all-powerful Creator of the universe; He loves me deeply; He is in control. Then, peace and confidence chase away anxious thoughts. - Daniel Holser

Saturday, October 3, 2015

Psalms 31:7-8 - "I will be glad and rejoice in thy mercy: for thou hast considered my trouble; thou hast known my soul in adversities; and hast not shut me up into the hand of the enemy."   We know from the story of Job that although God does allow the Devil to bring adversity into our lives, He does in fact have to get permission from our Father. And before He permits it, He considers what we can handle and has mercy on us. This can then be a comfort to us then knowing that our trials are very much under His control.  - Brian Boots

Monday, September 14, 2015

Psalm 109:4 - "...but I give myself unto prayer." We must set out to do it (it won't happen by accident), but what a great goal.  -Steve Boots

Tuesday, September 15, 2015

Exodus 2:17 - "And the shepherds came and drove them away but Moses stood up and helped them and watered their flock."  Be kind to someone today.  Encourage someone because you don't know what people are going through. - Jason Brothers

Wednesday, September 16, 2015

Romans 8:28 - "And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God..." This is easy to read but hard to live when you are in the valley.  - Wes Smith

Thursday, September 17, 2015

James 1:5 - “If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.”  Sometimes we are too close to our own problems; we can't see what is fully happening. We need a better perspective; we need a higher perspective. Remember to ask God for His guidance in each situation.  - Josh Gross

Friday, September 18, 2015

Psalm 24:1 - "The earth is the Lords and the fulness thereof; the world, and they that dwell therein." It is not our job to try to make everything in life work out. We need to find what God wants us to do and do that. He has the power to work out all the details.  - Brian Boots

Saturday, September 19, 2015

James 5:16a - "Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed..." Secret sins will destroy our effectiveness as Christian men. If you're struggling, don't be too proud to confide in a brother and ask for prayer.  - Daniel Holser

Sunday, September 20, 2015

Psalm 122:1 - "I was glad when they said unto me, Let us go into the house of the Lord." As fathers and husbands, it's our responsibility to set this example for our families. They will be excited about what we truly enjoy!  - Matthew Stephens

Monday, September 21, 2015

1 Corinthians 2:9 - "But as it written, eye hath not seen, not ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him." The world has yet to see what God can do with and for one man who is completely surrendered to Him.  - Steve Boots

Tuesday, September 22, 2015

Proverbs 15:3 - "The eyes of the Lord are in every place, beholding the evil and the good." Underline AND.  - Steve Boots

Wednesday, September 23, 2015

Proverbs 21:30 - "There is no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against the Lord." God is in charge and has the final say.  We, being Christians, are in good hands.  - Jason Brothers

Thursday, September 24, 2015

Psalms 26:1 - "Judge me, O Lord; for I have walked in mine integrity: I have also trusted also in the Lord; therefore I shall not slide." Faith allows us to always look ahead and never look back! We must look to Him to keep from sliding. - Wes Smith

Friday, September 25, 2015

Proverbs 22:28 - "Remove not the ancient landmark, which thy fathers have set."  The Bible refers 4 times to not move the old landmarks.  Today that is all the world is telling us and our kids to do. Take courage and stick to the old stuff; hold fast to the standards God set, for when you don't, they slip away little by little.  - Josh Gross

Saturday, September 26, 2015

Psalm 27:1 - "The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom then shall I fear? The Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?"  We do not have this strength in and of ourselves. But this is quite a confidence booster going into spiritual battle, knowing that we have this kind of strength that we can and should tap in to.  - Brian Boots

Sunday, September 27, 2015

Proverbs 29:25 - "The fear of man bringeth a snare..." Fear keeps us from risking the vulnerability that comes with love. The result: shallow, unfulfilling relationships. Want to be fearless? Try looking your wife in the eyes and, with no distractions around, ask "How can I do a better job showing you that I love you?" That's bravery! - Daniel Holser

Monday, September 28, 2015

Psalm 57:5 - "Be thou exalted, O God, above the heavens; let thy glory be above all the earth." David is on the run from Saul, yet he determines to praise God in this Psalm. Remember, no matter what we are facing this week, to praise God in the midst of it.  - Matt Stephens

Tuesday, September 29, 2015

Hebrews 12:14 - "Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord." In order to be close to God; in order to really see God for who He is, we must seek to be holy in every area of our lives.  - Steve Boots

Wednesday, September 30, 2015

Proverbs 29:23 - "A man's pride shall bring him low but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit." About the time you become confident in your abilities God will bring something into your life you can't handle unless you trust in Him. - Jason Brothers

Thursday, October 1, 2015

Song of Solomon 2:15 - "Take us the foxes, the little foxes that spoil the vines..." Watch the little subtle things that slip into our minds or habits as they can destroy your life! - Wes Smith

Friday, October 2, 2015

Jeremiah 33:2-3 - "Thus saith the Lord the maker thereof, the Lord that formed it, to establish it; the Lord is his name; Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and shew thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not."

We are familiar with verse 3 but verse 2 is so important. It shows and explains who God really is, and the power He holds to answer our prayers.  I truly believe we as Christians do not pray enough, nor do we fully realize the power that is untapped by us through prayer. Remember, we have access to the one who owns it all. Don't make prayer the last option, make it your first.  - Joshua Gross