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We should always be so careful what we allow into our minds and heart but never is it more important than when all the wheels are coming off. At Shields of Strength we are taking a stand that potentially has devastating consequences for our mission. Failure isn’t an option and we are not immune to fear. Fear knocks on the door of my heart non stop. Playing truth in music into my ears in a way it blocks everything else out helps me so much. We should never stick our head in the sand or hide from …

The measure of a man is found in “why” he does what he does. Same with women. I wrote about this extensively in The Right Fight. Available on amazon and at shieldsofstrength.com 1 Corinthians 16:13-14 Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong. Let all that you do be done in love. …

I talk about this extensively in “The Right Fight-How to Live a Loving Life.” If you haven’t read the book, please do. I personally struggle with this issue, because even when I check my own heart, I realize I have blind spots and sometimes I don’t know my own heart. This is just one of the many reasons we need Jesus and the Holy Spirit, and we need to pray and seek truth. If you’re not sure why you’re giving, pray and ask God to reveal to you what you may need to change. And say a prayer for me …

If you have read “The Right Fight” and are willing to share a few sentences that may encourage someone else to read it please share them. We will pick a couple to put on the back cover of the book for the next printing. Whether you share anything or not I am forever grateful to you all!!! Your encouragement and conviction has helped me become a better father, husband, friend and man. I don’t think you could ever understand how much your comments mean to …

I have learned never to just follow my feelings. If I wanted to wreck someone’s life, I would advise them to just do what they feel is right. That said, I never ignore my feelings either. I check them with the truth. First I go to God’s Word, and if my feelings don’t align with God’s Word, I trust God’s Word, not my feelings. Then I ask the people I trust for their insight. I dig for the truth until I believe I have it, and let the feelings follow me. This is not easy but it’s essential! Don’t f …

When we are slaves unto ourself, we are the only one who can make the decision to set ourself free. That decision is to love Jesus...who is love. To love the God who loves you whether you loved Him or not. I write about this extensively in “The Right Fight” -How To Live A Loving Life. Available on Amazon and at shieldsofstrength.com. Every time I hear someone say respect me and I will respect you, I ask them if they realize they are giving the wheel of their lives to others. Fear loves others w …

God is love. If we know love, we know God. Love was not what I thought it was most of my own life. Learning what love really was drew me closer to God than I have ever been. This is why I wrote “The Right Fight -How To Live A Loving Life.” I’m telling you the truths in that book radically changed my life forever. It took me off the path of self-destruction and put me on the path that leads to Jesus and fruitfulness. Please read it if you have not already, but first read God’s Word. Even if it’s …

It’s incredibly important that we depend on dependable people when we need help-and we all need help. When I’m looking for a true expert, I’m looking for someone who will ask me lots of questions and not assume anything is true....even if they are sure they already know the answer. I’m looking for someone who is less worried about how smart they appear, and more worried about helping make sure I understand the simplicity of their expertise. I’m looking for someone who is more worried about findi …

Someone loving us is not permission to hurt them just because they will forgive us. It’s a responsibility to love them. If we love someone....the last thing we ever want to do is hurt them. That said, as much love as I feel for Tammie, and as hard as I fight to love her, I still manage to hurt her far too often. Healthy relationships and marriages are rarely without hurt. It’s the willingness to truly repent and truly forgive that keeps love growing stronger. If someone continues to hurt us with …