I know how to be brought low, and I know how to abound. In any and every circumstance, I have learned the secret of facing plenty and hunger, abundance and need. I can do all things through him who strengthens me. Philippians 4:12-13 At times, Philippians 4:13 (I can do all things through him who strengthens me) can almost seem like a trivial verse because it is quoted so frequently in a multitude of situations. But, when you put it into its context, it becomes so much mor

He said, “Do not be afraid, for those who are with us are more than those who are with them.” Then Elisha prayed and said, “O Lord, please open his eyes that he may see.” So the Lord opened the eyes of the young man, and he saw, and behold, the mountain was full of horses and chariots of fire all around Elisha. 2 Kings 6:16-17 Have you ever felt out-numbered or overwhelmed? Most everyone has at one point or another. It can be very discouraging at the very least. The good

For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places. Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm. Ephesians 6:12-13 Football is not an easy game. When you play you confront all sorts of challenges--some of which seem insurmountable. Li

Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her. Ephesians 5:25 It is true that most of the men reading this devotion are probably not married. The verse is directly addressing husbands, so how does it apply to non-husbands? Certainly we could address you as men who may be husbands some day (some of you sooner than others). However, if we just did that we would be missing something important about what it means to be a godly and Bibl

He will be the sure foundation for your times, a rich store of salvation and wisdom and knowledge; the fear of the Lord is the key to this treasure. Isaiah 33:6 You know Coach Cattrell. Do you see and experience him as a man characterized by fear? Probably not, at least not how the world thinks of fear. Fear, in its traditional context, is seen as having negative influence. However, that fear is born out of sin rather than from rightly understanding something beyond ourse

Then the Lord God said, “It is not good for the man to be alone; I will make him a helper suitable for him.” Genesis 2:18 Men often feel that part of being masculine is being independent and self-reliant. (If this were not the case, all the jokes about men not asking for directions would not exist.) Men are typically prone to try to fix things. More often than not, they want to be the ones to save the day. God certainly created man to accomplish much. Even before the fat

Only be strong and very courageous, being careful to do according to all the law that Moses my servant commanded you. Do not turn from it to the right hand or to the left, that you may have good success wherever you go. Joshua 1:7 The dictionary defines courage as “mental or moral strength to venture, persevere, and withstand danger, fear, or difficulty.” Participation in competition is the act of facing opposition with the potential of danger or difficulty. That does requi