TODAY'S STEPS
READ: Colossians 4:1-5
In Your Journal:
#1 - Write a prayer of praise that is inspired by the words of this passage. Make it personal to you.
#2 - Reflect on the last 24 hours. How did the Lord work in your personal life, your professional/academic life, and your relationships?
STUDY
What if you viewed everyone in your path as intentional messengers sent by God to sharpen your skills? How does it change your perspective?
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"Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful. 3 And pray for us, too, that God may open a door for our message, so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ, for which I am in chains. 4 Pray that I may proclaim it clearly, as I should. 5 Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders; make the most of every opportunity. 6 Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone."
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Tuesday, November 27, 2012
Monday, November 26, 2012
JOURNEY - DAY 13
TODAY'S STEPS
READ: Ephesians 1:15-22
In Your Journal:
#1 - Write a prayer of praise that is inspired by the words of this passage. Make it personal to you.
#2 - Reflect on the last 24 hours. How did the Lord work in your personal life, your professional/academic life, and your relationships?
STUDY
Consider how God has made you more "SKILLFUL" in the past 24 hours.
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"For this reason, ever since I heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all the saints, 16 I have not stopped giving thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers. 17 I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better. 18 I pray also that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you..."
READ: Ephesians 1:15-22
In Your Journal:
#1 - Write a prayer of praise that is inspired by the words of this passage. Make it personal to you.
#2 - Reflect on the last 24 hours. How did the Lord work in your personal life, your professional/academic life, and your relationships?
STUDY
Consider how God has made you more "SKILLFUL" in the past 24 hours.
*Share your example on Comments.
"For this reason, ever since I heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all the saints, 16 I have not stopped giving thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers. 17 I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better. 18 I pray also that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you..."
Sunday, November 25, 2012
JOURNEY - DAY 12
TODAY'S STEPS
READ: Psalm 18
In Your Journal:
#1 - Write a prayer of praise that is inspired by the words of this passage. Make it personal to you.
#2 - Reflect on the last 24 hours. How did the Lord work in your personal life, your professional/academic life, and your relationships?
STUDY
Describe the most "SKILLED" person you have personally witnessed in your lifetime from any arena of life.
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"As for God, his way is perfect;
the word of the Lord is flawless.
He is a shield
for all who take refuge in him.
31 For who is God besides the Lord?
And who is the Rock except our God?
32 It is God who arms me with strength
and makes my way perfect.
33 He makes my feet like the feet of a deer;
he enables me to stand on the heights.
34 He trains my hands for battle;
my arms can bend a bow of bronze.
35 You give me your shield of victory,
and your right hand sustains me;
you stoop down to make me great.
36 You broaden the path beneath me,
so that my ankles do not turn."
READ: Psalm 18
In Your Journal:
#1 - Write a prayer of praise that is inspired by the words of this passage. Make it personal to you.
#2 - Reflect on the last 24 hours. How did the Lord work in your personal life, your professional/academic life, and your relationships?
STUDY
Describe the most "SKILLED" person you have personally witnessed in your lifetime from any arena of life.
*Share your example on Comments.
"As for God, his way is perfect;
the word of the Lord is flawless.
He is a shield
for all who take refuge in him.
31 For who is God besides the Lord?
And who is the Rock except our God?
32 It is God who arms me with strength
and makes my way perfect.
33 He makes my feet like the feet of a deer;
he enables me to stand on the heights.
34 He trains my hands for battle;
my arms can bend a bow of bronze.
35 You give me your shield of victory,
and your right hand sustains me;
you stoop down to make me great.
36 You broaden the path beneath me,
so that my ankles do not turn."
Saturday, November 24, 2012
JOURNEY - DAY 11
TODAY'S STEPS
READ: 2 Peter 1:2-4
In Your Journal:
#1 - Write a prayer of praise that is inspired by the words of this passage. Make it personal to you.
#2 - Reflect on the last 24 hours. How did the Lord work in your personal life, your professional/academic life, and your relationships?
STUDY
List the top 5 most "SKILLED" individuals in the world - past or present. What made them "SKILLED?"
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"May grace and peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord. 3 His divine power has granted to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of him who called us to his own glory and excellence, 4 by which he has granted to us his precious and very great promises, so that through them you may become partakers of the divine nature, having escaped from the corruption that is in the world because of sinful desire."
READ: 2 Peter 1:2-4
In Your Journal:
#1 - Write a prayer of praise that is inspired by the words of this passage. Make it personal to you.
#2 - Reflect on the last 24 hours. How did the Lord work in your personal life, your professional/academic life, and your relationships?
STUDY
List the top 5 most "SKILLED" individuals in the world - past or present. What made them "SKILLED?"
*Share your example on Comments.
"May grace and peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord. 3 His divine power has granted to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of him who called us to his own glory and excellence, 4 by which he has granted to us his precious and very great promises, so that through them you may become partakers of the divine nature, having escaped from the corruption that is in the world because of sinful desire."
Friday, November 23, 2012
JOURNEY - DAY 10
TODAY'S STEPS
READ: Matthew 8
In Your Journal:
#1 - Write a prayer of praise that is inspired by the words of this passage. Make it personal to you.
#2 - Reflect on the last 24 hours. How did the Lord work in your personal life, your professional/academic life, and your relationships?
STUDY
Define the term and concept of "SKILL."
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READ: Matthew 8
In Your Journal:
#1 - Write a prayer of praise that is inspired by the words of this passage. Make it personal to you.
#2 - Reflect on the last 24 hours. How did the Lord work in your personal life, your professional/academic life, and your relationships?
STUDY
Define the term and concept of "SKILL."
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Friday, June 29, 2012
Faith Weekend WOD - 6/29/2012 to 7/1/2012
Add to your knowledge...
Commit this passage to memory: "I pursued my enemies and overtook them; I did not turn back till they were destroyed. 38 I crushed them so that they could not rise; they fell beneath my feet. 39 You armed me with strength for battle; you humbled my adversaries before me. 40 You made my enemies turn their backs in flight, and I destroyed my foes." (Psalm 18:37-40)
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Commit this passage to memory: "I pursued my enemies and overtook them; I did not turn back till they were destroyed. 38 I crushed them so that they could not rise; they fell beneath my feet. 39 You armed me with strength for battle; you humbled my adversaries before me. 40 You made my enemies turn their backs in flight, and I destroyed my foes." (Psalm 18:37-40)
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Wednesday, June 27, 2012
Faith WOD - 6/27/2012
Locate at least one Bible verse that addresses the spirit of fear. How does it encourage you?
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"Keep this Book of the Law always on your lips; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful. 9 Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go." (Joshua 1:8-9)
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"Keep this Book of the Law always on your lips; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful. 9 Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go." (Joshua 1:8-9)
Friday, June 15, 2012
Faith Weekend WOD - 6/15/2012 to 6/17/2012
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Commit this passage to memory: "Guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my Savior, and my hope is in you all day long. 6 Remember, O Lord, your great mercy and love, for they are from of old. 7 Remember not the sins of my youth and my rebellious ways; according to your love remember me, for you are good, O Lord." (Psalm 25:5-7)
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Here is a song that has inspired us this week, as we welcomed our new addition "Reagan Mercy" to the family. With our other daughter, God has truly given us "Love & Mercy."
Commit this passage to memory: "Guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my Savior, and my hope is in you all day long. 6 Remember, O Lord, your great mercy and love, for they are from of old. 7 Remember not the sins of my youth and my rebellious ways; according to your love remember me, for you are good, O Lord." (Psalm 25:5-7)
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Here is a song that has inspired us this week, as we welcomed our new addition "Reagan Mercy" to the family. With our other daughter, God has truly given us "Love & Mercy."
Friday, June 8, 2012
Faith Weekend WOD - 6/8/2012 to 6/10/2012
Add to your knowledge...
Commit this passage to memory: "As for God, his way is perfect; the word of the Lord is flawless. He is a shield for all who take refuge in him. 31 For who is God besides the Lord? And who is the Rock except our God? 32 It is God who arms me with strength and makes my way perfect. 33 He makes my feet like the feet of a deer; he enables me to stand on the heights." (Psalm 18:30-33)
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Commit this passage to memory: "As for God, his way is perfect; the word of the Lord is flawless. He is a shield for all who take refuge in him. 31 For who is God besides the Lord? And who is the Rock except our God? 32 It is God who arms me with strength and makes my way perfect. 33 He makes my feet like the feet of a deer; he enables me to stand on the heights." (Psalm 18:30-33)
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Friday, June 1, 2012
Faith Weekend WOD - 6/1/2012 to 6/3/2012
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Commit this passage to memory: "To the faithful you show yourself faithful, to the blameless you show yourself blameless, 26 to the pure you show yourself pure, but to the devious you show yourself shrewd. 27 You save the humble but bring low those whose eyes are haughty. 28 You, Lord, keep my lamp burning; my God turns my darkness into light. 29 With your help I can advance against a troop; with my God I can scale a wall." (Psalm 18:25-29)
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Bill Stewart - Former Head Football Coach, West Virginia University. Bill was a good friend of our's who passed away last week. Enjoy his passion on the greatest day of his career!
Commit this passage to memory: "To the faithful you show yourself faithful, to the blameless you show yourself blameless, 26 to the pure you show yourself pure, but to the devious you show yourself shrewd. 27 You save the humble but bring low those whose eyes are haughty. 28 You, Lord, keep my lamp burning; my God turns my darkness into light. 29 With your help I can advance against a troop; with my God I can scale a wall." (Psalm 18:25-29)
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Bill Stewart - Former Head Football Coach, West Virginia University. Bill was a good friend of our's who passed away last week. Enjoy his passion on the greatest day of his career!
Friday, March 30, 2012
Faith Weekend WOD - 3/30/2012 to 4/1/2012
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Commit this passage to memory: "Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. 8For everyone who asks receives; the one who seeks finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened.
9 Which of you, if your son asks for bread, will give him a stone? 10 Or if he asks for a fish, will give him a snake? 11 If you, then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give good gifts to those who ask him!" (Matthew 7:7-11)
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Commit this passage to memory: "Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. 8For everyone who asks receives; the one who seeks finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened.
9 Which of you, if your son asks for bread, will give him a stone? 10 Or if he asks for a fish, will give him a snake? 11 If you, then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give good gifts to those who ask him!" (Matthew 7:7-11)
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Saturday, March 10, 2012
Spiritual Weekend WOD - 3/9/2012 to 3/11/2012
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Commit this passage to memory: "Your love, Lord, reaches to the heavens, your faithfulness to the skies. 6 Your righteousness is like the highest mountains, your justice like the great deep. You, Lord, preserve both people and animals. 7 How priceless is your unfailing love, O God! People take refuge in the shadow of your wings. 8 They feast on the abundance of your house; you give them drink from your river of delights. 9 For with you is the fountain of life; in your light we see light." (Psalm 36:5-9)
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Commit this passage to memory: "Your love, Lord, reaches to the heavens, your faithfulness to the skies. 6 Your righteousness is like the highest mountains, your justice like the great deep. You, Lord, preserve both people and animals. 7 How priceless is your unfailing love, O God! People take refuge in the shadow of your wings. 8 They feast on the abundance of your house; you give them drink from your river of delights. 9 For with you is the fountain of life; in your light we see light." (Psalm 36:5-9)
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Friday, March 2, 2012
Spiritual Weekend WOD - 3/2/2012 to 3/4/2012
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Commit this passage to memory: "My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, 20 because human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires. 21 Therefore, get rid of all moral filth and the evil that is so prevalent and humbly accept the word planted in you, which can save you." (James 1:19-21)
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Commit this passage to memory: "My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, 20 because human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires. 21 Therefore, get rid of all moral filth and the evil that is so prevalent and humbly accept the word planted in you, which can save you." (James 1:19-21)
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Friday, February 10, 2012
Spiritual Weekend WOD - 2/10/2012 to 2/12/2012
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Commit this passage to memory: "For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and of self-discipline." (2 Timothy 1:7)
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Commit this passage to memory: "For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and of self-discipline." (2 Timothy 1:7)
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Friday, January 20, 2012
Spiritual WOD - 1/20/2012
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Commit this passage to memory: "Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise, 16 making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. 17 Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is." (Ephesians 5:15-17)
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Keep an eye out for a new weekly addition to the site beginning soon: "Discovering the Cross in CrossFit"
Commit this passage to memory: "Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise, 16 making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. 17 Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is." (Ephesians 5:15-17)
*Share thoughts on Comments.
Keep an eye out for a new weekly addition to the site beginning soon: "Discovering the Cross in CrossFit"
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