Wednesday, June 15, 2016

1 Cor. 3:12,13 "Now if any man build upon this foundation gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, stubble; Every man’s work shall be made manifest: for the day shall declare it, because it shall be revealed by fire; and the fire shall try every man’s work of what sort it is." Gold, silver, and precious stones take great effort of searching and mining. Gold and silver have to be refined and purified. Precious stones must be precisely cut and polished. There's a lot of hard work and great care involved in the craftsmanship of these things, but not so much with wood, hay, and stubble. Gathering these flammable items that aren't worth much doesn't seem to be very tedious, but pretty "easy" work. Let's get busy and sincerely care for our service to God. He will greatly reward us for our hard work. Remember 1 Corinthians 15:58. - Garrett Longest

Sunday, June 12, 2016

1 Corinthians 7:3a - "Let the husband render unto the wife due benevolence..." I came across this passage and the words "due benevolence" jumped out. By nature women are responders, and this passage talks to the man first in each verse.  These words that God tells the man indicate a kindness, a delight in the others' happiness, and wanting good will before ourselves. As husbands this is the attitude due our wives! Too often I find myself being selfish and these word are a great reminder to lovingly give ALL for my wife as Christ in love gave ALL for me.  - Matt Stephens

Friday, June 10, 2016

I Corinthians 11:3 - "But I would have you know, that the head of every man is Christ..." Submission to one's head is not just an issue for wives. Husbands have to do it, too. We have Christ as our authority, and our obedience to Him should be an example of the cheerful submission we desire from our wives. I gladly obey Him because I know He loves me. - Daniel Holser 

Wednesday, June 8, 2016

1 Corinthians 14:33 - "For God is not the author of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints.” We may not know exactly what His will is every day, but we can know that He is in control and that His will will not contradict His Word. So we can rest assured our faith in Him. -Josh Gross

Wednesday, June 1, 2016

I Corinthians 3:7-8 - "So then neither is he that planteth anything, neither he that watereth; but God that giveth the increase.  Now he that planteth and he that watereth are one: and every man shall receive his own reward according to his own labour." Remember that we are all working together to accomplish something for the Lord in our homes, our church, and our workplaces.  We will be rewarded according to what we do with what God has given us. Let's continue to encourage each other to accomplish more for the Lord in our lives and ministries. - Jason Myers

Sunday, March 27, 2016

I Corinthians 15:19 - "If in this life only we have hope in Christ,  we are of all men most miserable." Romans 8:11 - "But if the Spirit of Him that raised up Jesus from the dead dwell in you, He that raised up Christ from the dead shall also quicken your mortal bodies by the Spirit that dwelleth in you." Thank God today and every day that Jesus rose from the grave. Without that, nothing in this life would be meaningful.  - Jason Myers

Monday, March 14, 2016

I Corinthians 2:15 - "But he that is spiritual judgeth all things,  yet he himself is judged of no man." As husbands and fathers,  we need to constantly use the Bible to discern whether our families are pleasing God. We also need to live in such a way, that while not perfect,  we give no one reason to speak poorly of Christ because of us. - Jason Myers

Friday, January 22, 2016

I Corinthians 4:2 - "Moreover it is required in stewards that a man be found faithful." Our country, our church, our homes need men that are faithful.  We can all be faithful to the Lord no matter our talent or circumstances. - John Mark Brothers 

Wednesday, November 25, 2015

1 Corinthians 10:13 - "There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man..."  Hebrews 4:15, "...but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin."  One of the devil's attacks is to accuse you for being tempted. Remember, all temptations are shared by your fellows, and what's more, were presented to Christ during His life on earth. Just as He said no to every temptation, there is no wicked thought or deed that we can't refuse. - Daniel Holser

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

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