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Making men MEN again. The David Alliance will help you slay your giants.
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Wednesday Apr 12, 2023
Wednesday Apr 12, 2023
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The dog jumping through the window
The Belgian Malinois had no fear… why? he had already done a few tours in Iraq … he is an ex Marine…
Acts 10:38
how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power, who went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, for God was with Him.
- 1 Thessalonians 1:5
For our gospel did not come to you in word only, but also in power, and in the Holy Spirit and in much assurance, as you know what kind of men we were among you for your sake.
- 1 Corinthians 2:4
And my speech and my preaching were not with persuasive words of human wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power,
And having disarmed the powers and authorities, he made a public spectacle of them, triumphing over them by the cross. Colossians 2:15
The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds. 2 Corinthians 10:4
You, dear children, are from God and have overcome them, because the one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world.1 John 4:4
Put on the full armor of God, so that you will be able to stand firm against the schemes of the devil. Ephesians 6:11
No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. Romans 8:37
Tuesday Apr 11, 2023
Monday Apr 10, 2023
Monday Apr 10, 2023
Mathew 5:13 “You are the salt of the earth. But what good is salt if it has lost its flavor? Can you make it salty again? It will be thrown out and trampled underfoot as worthless.
14 “You are the light of the world—like a city on a hilltop that cannot be hidden. 15 No one lights a lamp and then puts it under a basket. Instead, a lamp is placed on a stand, where it gives light to everyone in the house. 16 In the same way, let your good deeds shine out for all to see, so that everyone will praise your heavenly Father.
Friday Apr 07, 2023
Friday Apr 07, 2023
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When was the last time you had a really really good day? I remember this past October sitting in one of my best friends boats… sunny, warm, shirt off listening to 80s hair metal and Bam, I caught a 54 inch Muskie… that was a good day… and thats where we are going today.
It was a good day to be born…
Russell Crow of Gladiator… great movie
The great Jazz performer Billie Holiday
and of course another birthday was Jackie Chan… today was a good day…
But today is more good’er than that, in fact today is a good day to die.
Jesus died on the cross today in history.
Holy
Willfully
Lovingly
Righteously
It was a good day to die… If you were Jesus Christ.
And today is a good day to live for him.
Holy
Willfully
lovingly
Righteously
His life, his death and his goodness in spite of our sinfulness is what the Christian life is all about.
Spread some Good today be celebrating Gods goodness in your life.
Thursday Apr 06, 2023
Thursday Apr 06, 2023
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Are you a Rock star? A professional or just someone who is totally committed? Why do I ask? well depending on your answer… you will make life easier or harder for yourself…
And lets not even start on who you attract…
Let me read you something out of Daniel Coyle’s book The Culture Code
In the 1990s sociologists, James Barron and Michael Hannon analyzed the founding cultures of nearly 200 technology start ups in Silicon Valley. They found that most followed one of three basic models, the star model, the professional model, and the commitment model. The star model focused on finding and hiring the brightest people. The professional model focused on building the group around specific skill sets. The commitment model, on the other hand, focused on developing a group with shared values and strong, emotional bonds. Of these, the commitment model consistently lead to the highest rates of success. During the tech bubble burst of 2000 the start ups that use the commitment model survived at a vastly higher rate than the other two models, and achieved initial public offering three times more often.
Great question… which one are you - right?
But actually today lets ask an even more important question… who do you attract, who do you go after? Lets say in business… who would you honestly first want on your team?
What about marriage? Do you want a rock star spouse…the arm candy, the sleek 6 pack ab Audi driving dude, Or do you want the cool professional… great job, good savings plan, high expectations for your kids in private schools… or maybe you just want someone who is quite average in all areas… but just totally committed.
What about your spiritual network and friends?
What about your church? Do you want a Rockstar church, killer set, sound, worship band…
Or a more liturgical quiet, staid and even keel worship environment…
or maybe a simple house of worship, nothing is great and nothing is horrible, but the people are real.
NOW I AM NOT SAYING ANY OF THESE ARE BAD… ROCK STAR WIFE, CHURCH, PROFESSIONAL FRIENDS ETC…
But lets be honest - our first response is typically not the committed - we might say bland prospect.
Ok, the apostle Paul in 1 Cor. 1 says some follow me, some follow Appolos, some follow Cephas… what’s he saying: Different strokes for different folks… we all have varying tastes… but all we’re committed to Jesus.
There are differing tastes in all things, including spouse, business, church etc… but the point is what is their calling to the Cross of Christ…
I don’t care how committed you are to a church, business, cause, spouse… how committed are they to the Cross. Now I get it, some jobs are secular and some causes are just good not necessarily Christian..
but the overall pull here is “if YOU are going to commit yourself to something.. make sure they are also committed to the right thing”. It is easy to get excited to hop on board the next big Rock star, Professional or even seemingly committed person…
but check their commitment to Christ.
And if you are single and looking than really do yourself a favor and don’t be fooled by looks alone… check the record of all too many who are now divorced from the Rock star and the professional… they will tell you someone who is committed to Jesus is by far more important…
Wednesday Apr 05, 2023
Wednesday Apr 05, 2023
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A week ago my friend sent me a video of his Frosh daughter, never in a sport in her life… and she cleaned up in the relay race… she was behind a good 25 yards…
God likes to show off…
Eph. 2:4-7
4 But because of His great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, 5 made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in our trespasses. It is by grace you have been saved! and raised us up with Him, and seated us with Him in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus, 7 that in the ages to come He might show the exceeding riches of His grace in His kindness toward us in Christ Jesus.
Why Did Danny send me a video of his daughter? He was proud of her.
Why do I show people pictures of my son who is an aspiring bodybuilder? I am proud of him.
Why do I show pictures of my grandkids?
Why do i share sermons from my father?
Why do I brag about my wife’s cooking?
I AM PROUD OF THEM…
Now if you really knew my son, my grandkids, my dad and my wife…. you might say… haven’t these people let you down?
Yep
Haven’t they hurt you? Yep
Haven’t they messed up? Yep
But I show them off because i love them and my faith in who they are becoming is based on Gods word.
What does that mean… it means I brag not on your spotless record… because it is not spotless, Rather I brag on you to show off how amazing my love. and in reality, me showing you off knowing your messed up record and reputation shows just how great my love is!
Ever see a horrible, vile person, just disgusting in action and deed, truly a dark and evil human… and they are in court facing trial for their actions… and in that courtroom there are many who want the worst for that person (and not saying they don’t deserve it) But you will many times see one person crying over them… its mom. Her love stands no bound. Her love remembers her little boy, her love mourns the boy he was meant to be… she is not ashamed of her love for him.
In our sin God still loves us… and in fact when we accept his forgiveness and make him Lord of our life… he wants to show us off to prove his power, and love. He wants to show me, my life, my past, my future… he wants to show everything about me to prove just how powerful his love is, just how powerful the cross is…
I was just asked by a young man what he should do if he messes up and people are watching… maybe even making fun of him or condemning him… I told him to absolutely admit he sinned, but then let these people know how thankful he is that God still forgives and loves him.
God wants to show you off… is that hard to understand? maybe because you think it has to do with what you did, how well you are, by your track record - nothing could be more far from the truth. He wants to show us off because he wants the glory, he wants the attention, he wants the worship.
What if we changed our witnessing strategy to simply this…
Hey I gave my life to Christ and it is so much better… but I still sin, I still mess up, I still act hypocritical…. and he still loves me. What an amazing God I serve.
Tuesday Apr 04, 2023
Tuesday Apr 04, 2023
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Checking out of the store last week with my grandson. A young man came up to us and I told my grandson ask him what he wants….
We've identified 5 reasons people are motivated to give:
- They see a need… (or should I say they feel the need)
- They believe in the vision.
- They have a relationship.
- They are taught how to do it.
- They want to obey God’s Word.
*Bonus - You reap what you sow!
Monday Apr 03, 2023
Friday Mar 31, 2023
Friday Mar 31, 2023
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Discouragement
Prisoner Gary Stephen escaped from castle Huntly prison near Dundee Scotland back in 2006. He hadn’t seen his 35 year old girlfriend Tracy Miller in more than 6 months… when he gets to her house he finds out she is 4 months pregnant… he was so despondent he called the police, turned himself in and wanted to go back to prison…. and the police showed up and took him back to jail.
Talk disappointment… you risk your life, you risk more prison time, you escape at great peril… you are going to prove your love to your girlfriend….
Now that would be discouraging…
how you deal with discouragement will dictate a lot of how well you live your life and the quality of your life.
“Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand” (Isaiah 41:10).
So how does God strengthen you?
So lets state the obvious
Read your bible - yes a definite no brainer, but I like to read it and where it says Jesus did this… I substitute my name- understanding that God called me to do above and beyond what he did.
Pray - again, a no brainer… but don’t wait till things are bad… pray always. So when things get bad you don’t feel guilty praying…. ok
Seek counsel from pastors and friends… This also is a great idea and you have to have some time where you have invested into friends so that you have them to gain counsel from.
But here are my go to ways to defeat discouragement..
I have talked about my awesome jar in the past an idea I got from Tim Ferris and his book Tools of Titans book. If you are not familiar with it, you basically collect stories from your life where God showed up and did amazing things.
I just write out these little stories on small note paper and fold it up and I have a big glass jar that I put them in. I have stories of checks showing up in my mailbox for thousands. Healings, God speaking through me to others, leading people to Christ. Praying over people who are healed from cancer. Watching God take my joblessness and giving me a fantastic job I never thought I would land… lots of stories.
But it basically reminds me that I have had many down times, many discouraging times and God waded through my mess and drowned me in hope and joy.
So thats my first go to… my second go to is I have a few people that I can call and talk to any time who will give me joy, hope and fire breathing prayers. Typically just one phone call with one of those guys and I am ready to walk on hot coals, jump off a skyscraper and fly, I am ready to bet the house that Jesus is going to show up and meet me right where I need it most.
Plus these are the people who tell me their stories of discouragement and how God met them.
You know misery loves company… especially the company that has been there, done that and had God show up.
Thursday Mar 30, 2023
Thursday Mar 30, 2023
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What is the most firm part of your body…Arms? Legs? Abs? I saw a women in the grocery store lately… and thought I want my faith to be as firm and as strong as those leggings… she was probably pushing 400 bills and in yoga pants… yoga pants…. do you understand what I am saying… yoga pants. Not picking on her, just pointing out the obvious….
One of my favorite quotes is simply this
If you could find the person who is responsible for all your problems, and could kick them in the butt as hard as you can… well, you wouldn’t be able to sit down for a week.
Oh, nobody's fault but mine
Nobody's fault but mine, yeah
Trying to save my soul tonight
Oh… it’s nobody’s fault but mine
- 1.Be Alert 1 Peter 5:8 1;14-16
To watch responsibly
There is a point where it is no one else’s fault but yours if you stay in bondage to fear!
Nobodys fault but yours if you stay broke,
Nobodys fault but yours if your relationships are full of problems..
nobody’s fault but yours if you are out of shape
nobody’s fault but yours if you don’t know God they way you want to
Nobodys fault but yours if your not intimate with God
Nobody’s fault but yours if you can’t play guitar
LOOK IT DON’T MATTER… WHAT THE TOPIC OR PROBLEM… ITS YOUR FAULT FOR STAYING THERE…MAYBE NOT YOUR FAULT FOR BEING HANDED THAT PROBLEM… but definitely yours for keeping it.
Be alert, be responsible WHY? Because the enemy is out there trying to devour you…
interesting enough it says he is roaring… why do lions roar? To terrify you, to cause you to freeze up… you become easy pickings.
But if you are alert, if you are responsible… you know ahead of time- he is going to roar, he is going to try to get me to freeze up…
8Be sober-minded and alert. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. 9Resist him, standing firm in your faith and in the knowledge that your brothers throughout the world are undergoing the same kinds of suffering.…
You are responsible for standing firm in your faith and in the knowledge of others going through the same thing…
But ain’t it great, you are the one on call… its not up to your parents, your friends, your spouse… it is simply on you to stay firm…