Obedience Without Applause

Obedience Without Applause

“The Lord repay you for what you have done…”– Ruth 2:12 Faithfulness Rarely Announces Itself Ruth did not step into obedience with a plan for recognition, nor did she expect clarity about where her faithfulness would lead. She simply moved forward with what she knew...
Grit, Grease & Grace

Grit, Grease & Grace

“We glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. And hope does not put us to shame,because God’s love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to...
Grace in the Grind

Grace in the Grind

“My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.”   – 2 Corinthians 12:9 The Grind Will Test You—But Grace Will Hold You Life is hard. Let’s not sugarcoat it. Deadlines, bills, relational struggles, unmet expectations, and...
Extreme Ownership with God

Extreme Ownership with God

“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord…”   -Colossians 3:23-24 Own It Because He Owns You In the military, business, and even sports, the phrase extreme ownership has become popular. It’s the idea that leaders stop making...
Joseph Led in Chains Before He Wore a Crown

Joseph Led in Chains Before He Wore a Crown

“You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives.” —Genesis 50:20 (NIV)   Before the Crown Came the Crushing Everyone wants the crown, but no one signs up for the crushing. Joseph...