Tuesday, March 1, 2016

Psalm 19:10 - "More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold:  sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb." On my way home this weekend from buying some things I needed for a hobby, the song from this verse popped in my head - made me think for a few minutes if my desire to read & spend time in God's Word was greater than the worldly joys I have.  Nothing wrong with hobbies, but I want to make sure I'm more excited about spending time with my Lord. - Jason Barrett

Monday, February 29, 2016

Proverbs 28:4 - "They that forsake the law praise the wicked: but such as keep the law contend with them." Ask yourself this question: "Whose side am I fighting for today? " Your level of obedience to God's Word shows which one. Let's not let Satan use us to fight his battles. - Jason Myers

Sunday, February 28, 2016

Mark 7:8,9 - "For laying aside the commandment of God, ye hold the tradition of men, as the washing of pots and cups: and many other such like things ye do.  (9) And he said unto them, Full well ye reject the commandment of God, that ye may keep your own tradition." Have we made God's commandments into a tradition or a habitual chore? Has going to church become the same-ol'-same-ol' routine? Are we comfortably drifting through the motions of the Christian life, or are we perusing the things God commands us out of humble obedience with the purpose of growing closer to Him? - Garrett Longest

Saturday, February 27, 2016

Deuteronomy 4:9 - “Only take heed to thyself, and keep thy soul diligently, lest thou forget the things which thine eyes have seen, and lest they depart from thy heart all the days of thy life: but teach them to thy sons, and thy sons' sons”. In today’s world, there are many distractions that can fill our hearts rather than being faithful to Christ.  Being a grandparent, I am reminded that I am charged to be a teacher not only to my children but also to my grandchildren. We are examined by children and adults as to our walk and testimony as a Christian.  Let’s diligently keep our souls and be consistent Christian teachers and mentors to our children and grandchildren. - Clifford Myers

Friday, February 26, 2016

Genesis 28:20-21 - "And Jacob vowed a vow, saying, If God will be with me, and keep me in this way that I go, and will give me bread to eat, and raiment to put on, So that I come again to my father's house in peace, then shall  the LORD be my God."  Jacob here has just awoken from a dream where the Lord met with him.  As husbands and fathers, we need to daily ask God to provide for our families both physically and spiritually.  - Phil Dann

Thursday, February 25, 2016

Ephesians 6:4 - "And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord." - I was thinking about this familiar verse the other day when I saw my son frustrated with a Lego. He couldn't quite get the pieces together. It made me realize how I get to model our Heavenly Father before my children. When the pieces of life just don't seem to fit, and we can't make sense of it, we have a father we can go to for help. It might start with a small toy, but we as fathers are laying the foundation of trust, kindness and patience in our children's lives that we want them to see in God. - Matthew Stephens

Wednesday, February 24, 2016

Philippians 2:4 - "Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others." This is the Bible's antidote to depression. If I focus on my own hurts and woes, I'll easily slip into spiritual lethargy and self-pity. But if I shift my thoughts to care for others, I'll find myself energized and excited about how God is using me in the lives of others. - Daniel Holser

Tuesday, February 23, 2016

Psalm 133:1 - "Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!" It is always a breath of fresh air coming to church, to worship and fellowship with friends who have the same spiritual goals as I do. We should take every opportunity to be with our Christian brothers. Prayer meeting, church, church functions. It is good for us spiritually. But the key word is "unity". Let's make sure that there is no hint of bitterness in our lives, toward any of our Christian family. If there is, take care of it. - Brian Boots

Sunday, February 21, 2016

Hebrews 11:1- "Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen." God uses the word NOW to describe faith. It's not old faith or what God has done for you or what you did in the past, but what about now? How is your Now Faith? Let us not ride on what has happened but what IS happening. What are you doing to have Now faith? -Josh Gross 

Saturday, February 20, 2016

I Thessalonians 5:17 - "Pray without ceasing." There has been no other time in our lifetime more important to follow this simple verse than now. Our children need prayer, our nation needs prayer, and we as men need prayer. Pray this morning this afternoon and tonight! - Wes Smith

Friday, February 19, 2016

Colossians 3:23 - "And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily as to the Lord and not unto men." If you do something heartily or are passionate about something, it will consume you.  Why do I feel I am passionate with things that don't matter in this world and just going through the motions in my spiritual life?  What we talk about and do is where our passion is. Are we doing enough for Christ to be consumed with a passion for what He wants?  - Jason Brothers

Thursday, February 18, 2016

Amos 6:1 - "Woe unto them that are at ease in Zion..." What a strong warning to those of us who have been in church a lot of our lives. It's so easy to just coast through our spiritual lives because the wheels aren't falling off. We can never be satisfied with where we are spiritually. God wants to give us more, and He wants us to do more for Him. - Steve Boots

Wednesday, February 17, 2016

Psalm 119:54 - "Thy statutes have been my songs in the house of my pilgrimage."  The Word of God should come to our minds as we face certain situations today just like a word or circumstance will bring to mind the words of a song we have heard before. Allow God to call to mind His truth in your life. - John Mark Brothers 

Monday, February 15, 2016

1 Timothy 4:12 - "Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity."  Are we acting in any way that causes those around us to think negatively on us or Christians in general?  Or, are we being genuine in our Christian lives and setting a good example for those watching us (children, friends, co-workers, etc.)? - Jason Barrett

Sunday, February 14, 2016

Romans 14:7 - "For none of us liveth to himself,  and no man dieth to himself."

Remember that every thing that we think,  say, or do, we are going to be held accountable for.  We are also ambassadors for Christ, so our life will either help bring others to Christ, or it will turn them away from Him. - Jason Myers

Saturday, February 13, 2016

2 Corinthians 11:14 - "And no marvel; for Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light." There are so many different areas to discuss the influence and deception of Satan, but I'll mention one area that I personally battle with. God's Word stresses how important prayer is. Satan will try to distract me while I'm in prayer with God. He can and will use anything, especially something that appears to be good or spiritual. 'Oh, it's ok, it's still something about God or a rabbit trail in scripture.' But if that hinders me from praying, then Satan has won that battle. Be ever watchful of this wolf in sheep's clothing, this "angel of light", and roaring lion who is always seeking whom he may devour. - Garrett Longest

Friday, February 12, 2016

Psalms 119:105 - “Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.”  The Bible when read and applied is compared to a lamp and a light for each step and path forward in our life.  Like using a flashlight at night to ensure one doesn’t trip or stumble, GOD promises that his Word will be a lamp and light to keep one from stumbling or tripping in their Christian walk.  Proverbs 3:5-6 “Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.”  Let’s remember to not forget daily Bible reading. - Clifford Myers

Thursday, February 11, 2016

Revelation 22:8-9 - "And I John saw these things and heard them.  And when I had heard and seen, I fell down to worship before the feet of the angel which shewed me these things.  Then saith he unto me, See thou do it not: for I am thy fellowservant, and of thy brethren the prophets, and of them which keep the sayings of this book: worship God."  As busy as things may be here, keep what the angel told John to do in the forefront of all that we do...."worship God". - Phil Dann

Wednesday, February 10, 2016

Ezra 9:1 "...The people of Israel, and the priests, and the Levites, have not separated themselves from the people of the lands..." - As I read this verse I was challenged to ask myself how much I have separated myself, especially regarding my work environment. Do I really act godly at work in a visible way others will see; do I pray before lunch, do I laugh at off color jokes, or take a stand when God's name is taken in vain? In this verse, Israel had returned from captivity, but was still living like and married to the world. How much more will we who are blood-bought be accountable to live godly before our Lord. - Matt Stephens 

Tuesday, February 9, 2016

John 16:20 - "...ye shall be sorrowful, but your sorrow shall be turned into joy." In this passage, Christ tells his friends that they will be heartbroken, but the Spirit will comfort them. As men, we balk at expressing sorrow. Typically, we display anger when really we are hurting and sad. But, Jesus wept, right? He cried so for Lazarus's death that those who were there exclaimed, "Behold how he loved him!" When sorrow comes, we should allow ourselves to experience it, express it, and then welcome the Spirit to comfort us. - Daniel Holser

Monday, February 8, 2016

Psalm 112:1-3 - "Praise ye the LORD. 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. Wealth and riches shall be in his house: and his righteousness endureth for ever." We work so hard every day to provide physically for our families, but these verses give a promise for the spiritual providing for our families. This spiritual provision is dependent on our fear of the Lord as head of the family.  How secure is your family's spiritual future? They are depending on you. - Brian Boots

Sunday, February 7, 2016

John 13:34 - "A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another."  For some reason it seems that Christians love to attack each other. Even though we have this command from Jesus. Looking through the Word, Jesus never yells or screams at His disciples yet He rebuked them. Let's take His approach on handling sin and not griping about each other, but help build each other closer to Him. - Josh Gross 

Saturday, February 6, 2016

Romans 5:3,4 - "And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience; and patience, experience and experience, hope..." We want the patience of Job but we don't want the tribulations...we gain patience, experience, and hope when we go through tough times. So thank God for them! - Wes Smith

Friday, February 5, 2016

Psalm 127:1a - "Except the Lord build the house  they labor in vain that build it." What are we building in our life?  As a Christian, my foundation is on the Solid Rock but the bricks and walls of selfishness and self-gratification must be replaced with His desires, will, and way for our lives.  Let's not forget that all our personal plans for life are as sinking sand if they are outside of God's construction. - Jason Brothers

Thursday, February 4, 2016

Ecclesiastes 3:14 - "I know that, whatsoever God doeth, it shall be forever: nothing can be put to it, nor anything taken from it: and God doeth it, that men should fear before him." We can rest in the assurance that no matter what happens, God is in control. As His children, we have no reason to worry about anything. We just need to let God do His work in our lives. - Steve Boots

Wednesday, February 3, 2016

2 Kings 6:17 - "And Elisha prayed, and said, Lord, I pray thee, open his eyes, that he may see.  And the Lord opened the eyes of the young man; and he saw:  and, behold, the mountain was full of horses and chariots of fire round about Elisha."  May the Lord open our eyes so we can see His forces as we face the world today. - John Mark Brothers 

Tuesday, February 2, 2016

Isaiah 1:17 - "Learn to do well; seek judgment, relieve the oppressed, judge the fatherless, plead for the widow."  Think of how God could use us and what an encouragement we'd be to others by living this way each day! - Jason Barrett

Monday, February 1, 2016

Hebrews 12:3 - "For consider Him that endured such contradiction of sinners against Himself,  lest ye be wearied and faint in your minds." It is shameful how many times in my life I have wondered whether it was worth all of the struggle to follow Christ. The thing that always brought me out of that thought process was thinking about what He struggled through for me.  As someone has said, "When you start to feel down,  look up." - Jason Myers