In 2013, a Marine made a request of me, "Give me five reasons to live each day." This is the chronicle of five reasons to fight, five reasons to stay alive, five reasons to hope, five reasons for faith. You can make a difference, Even to one ~ seek out what your community is doing to stop the national catastrophe of veteran suicide. You can be the ONE to #StopOne. To receive updates directly to your inbox, email: battle-buddy@sbcglobal.net VISIT our website: www.stopone.info
Monday, August 31, 2020
5 for Thankfulness
Sunday, August 30, 2020
5 for Backlash
Saturday, August 29, 2020
5 for Hyperbole
Friday, August 28, 2020
5 for Beyond!!
Thursday, August 27, 2020
5 for Kindness
Wednesday, August 26, 2020
5 for a Troubled Heart
Tuesday, August 25, 2020
5 for Faithful Finishing
Monday, August 24, 2020
5 for Pursuing Peace
Sunday, August 23, 2020
5 for a Mindful Mouth
Saturday, August 22, 2020
5 for Refreshing Renewal
Friday, August 21, 2020
5 for Convincing Confidence
Thursday, August 20, 2020
5 for Hope
Wednesday, August 19, 2020
5 for the Word
Tuesday, August 18, 2020
5 for the Large Space
Monday, August 17, 2020
5 for Remarkable Reflection
Sunday, August 16, 2020
5 in Pause for Praise
1. No matter the pressure, PRAISE Him (Job 1:20-22)
2. No matter the predicament, PRAISE Him (Daniel 6:10)
3. No matter the problems, PRAISE Him (2 Chronicles 20:9-12)
4. No matter the mountain, PRAISE Him (Zechariah 4:6-7)
5. No matter the answer, PRAISE Him (Daniel 3:16-18)
Saturday, August 15, 2020
5 for Predicted Peril
1. Have no fear, He KNOWS how the story started (John 1:1-5)
2. Have no fear, He KNOWS the news frightens (Matthew 24:6-8)
3. Have no fear, He KNOWS leaders will deceive (Matthew 24:24-25)
4. Have no fear, He KNOWS you are where He needs you (Mark 13:11
5. Have no fear, He KNOWS how the story ends (Revelation 21:3-7)
Friday, August 14, 2020
5 for the Transforming Trial
1. Because He lives, every year has POTENTIAL (Luke 4:17-19)
2. Because He lives, every year has growth OPPORTUNITIES (2 Corinthians 3:18)
3. Because He lives, every year has HEALING (Malachi 4:2)
4. Because He lives, we are changed and ever-changing (2 Corinthians 5:4-18)
5. Because He lives, EVERY YEAR has HOPE! (Micah 7:7-8)
Thursday, August 13, 2020
5 for Confident Claiming
1. He is ABLE, He speaks creation (Psalm 33:6-9)
2. He is ABLE, He calls forth life (John 11:43)
3. He is ABLE, acknowledge His authority (Luke 7:6-9)
4. He is ABLE, He is completing what He began (Philippians 1:6)
5. He is ABLE, believe it! (Romans 4:20-21)
Wednesday, August 12, 2020
5 for Unparalleled Understanding
1. KNOW - He is not surprised (Isaiah 46:10)
2. KNOW- He has a plan (Jeremiah 29:11)
3. KNOW- He has a purpose (Ephesians 2:10)
4. KNOW- He knows the end (Revelation 21:3-5)
5. KNOW- He KNOWS! (Psalm 46:10)
Tuesday, August 11, 2020
5 for Disarming Despair
1. Weakness provides opportunity for His STRENGTH (2 Corinthians 12:9)
2. REFINING is produced in the furnace of affliction (Isaiah 48:10)
3. INHERITANCE includes protection (Isaiah 54:15-17)
4. STAND firm (Ephesians 6:13-14)
5. GREATER is His! (2 Kings 6:26-17)
Monday, August 10, 2020
5 for Reassured Recollection
1. He remembers the PLAN (Jeremiah 29:11-14)
2. He remembers the PURPOSE (John 17:18-24)
3. He remembers the PERSEVERANCE (Luke 18:6-8)
4. He remembers the PAYMENT (Colossians 2:14)
5. He remembers the PROMISE (Psalm 98:3)
Sunday, August 9, 2020
5 for Dispelling Doubt
1. When you doubt His PROVISION, look around (Matthew 6:30-34)
2. When you doubt His POWER, observe His creation (Psalm 97:1-6)
3. When you doubt His LOVE, see the sacrifice (Romans 5:6-8)
4. When you doubt His RESPONSE, be still (Psalm 46:10)
5. When you doubt His FAVOR, acknowledge His choice! (John 15:14-16)
Saturday, August 8, 2020
5 for Blooming Where You're Planted
1. He CHOSE you to be a "fruit bearer" (John 15:16)
2. He GIVES you His Word to plant in the hearts of others (Mark 4:14-20)
3. He is RESPONSIBLE for the outcome (1 Corinthians 3:6-9)
4. He instructs you to WORK the fields of the current crisis (Jeremiah 29:5-7)
5. He provides EVIDENCE of His provision (Luke 12:27-28)
Friday, August 7, 2020
5 for Goodness and Mercy
1. Your GOODNESS meets the need (Matthew 6:30-34)
2. Your MERCY covers all failures (Psalm 66:16-20)
3. Your COMFORT ministers to many (2 Corinthians 1:3-7)
4. Your PRESENCE assures protection (Isaiah 43:1-5)
5. Your SACRIFICE saved forever! (Colossians 2:13-14)
Thursday, August 6, 2020
5 for Fear
1. I’m afraid, remind me of Your PROMISE (Genesis 15:1-6)
2. I’m afraid, remind me of Your PRESENCE (2 Kings 6:16-17)
3. I’m afraid, remind me of Your PROTECTION (Psalm 91:5-10)
4. I’m afraid, remind me of Your POWER (Job 38:4-15)
5. I’m afraid, remind me of Your LOVE (Jeremiah 31:3-4)
Wednesday, August 5, 2020
5 for Processing Peace
1. I will not be afraid, He is WITH ME (Joshua 1:9)
2. I will not be anxious about my circumstance, He HEARS MY PRAYER (Philippians 4:6)
3. I will not worry about my tomorrow, He is ON THE THRONE (Matthew 6:34)
4. I will cast all my cares on Him, He CARES so much for me (1 Peter 5:7)
5. I will TRUST HIS LOVE! (Ephesians 3:18-19)
Tuesday, August 4, 2020
5 for Empowering Presence
1. No need to fear, He is AWARE (Matthew 6:31-34)
2. No need to fear, He is PRESENT (Psalm 46:5-7)
3. No need to fear, He is FOR US (Romans 8:31)
4. No need to fear, He is GREATER (1 John 4:4)
5. No need to fear, He KNOWS! (Isaiah 46:10)
Monday, August 3, 2020
5 for the New Day
1. PRAISE, He provides this day (Matthew 6:31-34)
2. PRAISE, His forgiveness is total (Psalm 103:11-12)
3. PRAISE, His mercy is new today (Lamentations 3:22-23)
4. PRAISE, He knows what today will bring (Isaiah 46:10)
5. PRAISE, He is worthy! (Revelation 4:11)
Sunday, August 2, 2020
5 for Direct Access
2. He is LISTENING, seek Him (Jeremiah 29:11-14)
3. He is RESPONSIVE, seek Him (Isaiah 65:24)
4. He is PROVISION, seek Him (Matthew 6:31-34)
5. He is HEALING, seek Him (2 Chronicles 7:14)
Saturday, August 1, 2020
5 to Tarry
2. Tarry, be REFRESHED (Mark 6:31)
3. Tarry, the POWER equips (Luke 24:49)
4. Tarry, STRENGTH is renewed (Isaiah 40:31)
5. Tarry, KNOW He IS who He says He is (Psalm 46:10)