For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. Matthew 6:21 This is a well known verse spoken by Jesus at His great sermon on the mount. It lies amidst a challenge to make an impact for the Kingdom of God as we “store up our treasures in Heaven,” not solely looking forContinue reading “Treasured Talk”
Author Archives: Lance Gambrell
Lemon Starburst
Candy. It’s delicious. It’s inviting. It’s shareable! Chocolate is always delicious in any form, but as a kid I loved fruity candies the most. Skittles, sweet-tarts, gummy bears, jolly rancher, now and later, airheads, and of course Starburst to name a few. The great thing about these candies is the variety of flavor options. AContinue reading “Lemon Starburst”
(L)ustworthy
The fight to honor your wife in a sexualized world. There’s no harm in looking right? Wrong. There’s no harm in seeing. Perhaps someone walks in a door, or an unexpected ad flashes across the screen, but looking implies that you saw and are now observing, dwelling on the sight, taking it in. Looking isContinue reading “(L)ustworthy”
New Day
Your past does not define you There were no days off for a knight. No vacations. No sick leave. Every morning was a new opportunity to defend the king and protect those in his kingdom. Special care was given to orphans and widows. Protection from invaders was given to all people. There were class divisionsContinue reading “New Day”
Everyday Chivalry Code #1
Greater is he…
( A dad’s desire for his son ) This encouragement from the beloved disciple comes after the warnings of false teachings and an admonishment to test all things in spiritual matters. He warns that anything (or anyone) that denies Jesus or operates in a way that doesn’t line up with His word is of theContinue reading “Greater is he…”
5 Daily Defenses to Guard Your Marriage
-Date Your Mate- -Prioritize Your Partner- -Grant More Grace- -Cultivate Your Character- -Listen With Love- As men we understand the language of provision and protection. We don’t have to be told how, or why, it’s in our blood. However, there are some areas where we tend to let down our guard, and we need toContinue reading “5 Daily Defenses to Guard Your Marriage”
Meditation (Acts 16:25,26)
So much could be said about this story and really about all of Paul’s ministry. After his conversion experience on the road to Damascus, Paul exemplified a pious life struggling through hardships, obstacles, and condescension from others; devout and debased alike. Throughout his letters we see a constant challenge to focus on the goodness ofContinue reading “Meditation (Acts 16:25,26)”
Meditation (Philippians 4:6,7,8)
Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus. And now, dear brothers and sisters, one final thing.Continue reading “Meditation (Philippians 4:6,7,8)”
Leading Through Submission
5 areas a leader must be willing to submit to make lasting change. authority – free will – accountability – perception – time 20th century neurologist, psychiatrist, author, philosopher, and holocaust survivor- Viktor Frankl- endured possibly the greatest of hardships and witnessed the worst atrocities imprisoned in the concentration camps of Nazi Germany. His bookContinue reading “Leading Through Submission”
Everyday Chivalry 