Posts with the category “free-bird”

The PayoffScripture: Philippians 3:12-14; Hebrews 12:2Devotional:Paul writes from a jail cell, not a podium. He's lost his freedom, his standing, his old life and yet he declares, "One thing I do: for...  Read More

The PerseveranceScripture: James 1:2-12; 2 Timothy 4:7Devotional:Perseverance, the Greek word hupomone, means to remain under pressure without collapsing. It's not white-knuckling your way through. It...  Read More

The PaceScripture: Isaiah 40:31, Ecclesiastes 3:1, Galatians 5:25, Galatians 6:9Devotional:Marathon runners don't sprint at the starting line. Watch any distance race and you'll see it, the crowd surg...  Read More

The PowerScripture: Isaiah 40:29, Philippians 4:13, Psalm 18:32–33 Devotional:Here's the good news: the strength required was never meant to come from you.Notice the order in Isaiah 40. It's not "the ...  Read More

The PreparationScripture: Hebrews 12:1-2, Isaiah 40:31Devotional: No runner steps onto the track in street clothes. No marathoner carries a backpack for twenty-six miles. So why do we keep trying to r...  Read More

No Looking BackScripture: Philippians 3:13-14, Luke 9:62Devotional: Ornithologists who've spent their lives watching birds of prey have documented something almost every hawk, falcon, and buzzard does...  Read More

Covenant MindsetScripture: Hebrews 10:19-25, 35-39Devotional:Eagles mate for life. Once a pair bonds, they build their nest together, defend it together, and return to it season after season, a living...  Read More

Stand your GroundScripture: Ephesians 4:25-32; 6:10-18Devotional:Eagles fiercely protect their territory and never negotiate with intruders. A mature eagle will drive off hawks, other eagles, even pre...  Read More

SurrenderScripture: Philippians 3:7-14Devotional:True flight is found in surrender, not independence. Eagles don't soar by frantic flapping, they spread their wings and align themselves with the wind ...  Read More

The Magnitude of GodScripture: Isaiah 40:12-31Devotional:Before we can soar, we must change our perspective God. The order matters. We don't rise on wings like eagles because we tried harder or believ...  Read More

SoarScripture: Isaiah 40:31; Romans 8:11DevotionalWatch an eagle for long enough and you'll notice something surprising: it rarely flaps. Once airborne, it can ride a single wind current for hours, cl...  Read More

The Great ExchangeScripture: 2 Corinthians 12:9-10; Philippians 4:13; Isaiah 40:31Devotional:God doesn't want to make you a better version of yourself. He wants to exchange your strength for His power...  Read More

TwistedScripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12; Psalm 27:14Devotional:We misunderstand biblical waiting. The Hebrew word "qavah" doesn't mean passive inactivity, it means to twist together, to bind up with God...  Read More

The Ceiling of Human StrengthScripture: Isaiah 40:12-30Devotional:Even the youngest, most energetic people grow tired. Elite athletes reach their limits. World-class runners hit walls mid-race. The st...  Read More

THAT INCLUDES YOUReading: Isaiah 40:1-11, 27Devotional:Everyone goes through heartaches, hard times, and difficult situations. And if we're honest, some of those situations are self-inflicted. People ...  Read More