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The Sword & Shield: Devotionals for Men
by Robert Noland
The Sword & Shield: Devotionals for Men is to encourage, inspire, and challenge men to be leaders for Christ in their families, workplaces, and circles of influence. Author and communicator Robert Noland shares stories, analogies, and Bible teaching to spur men on in their spiritual journey of following Jesus.
Episodes
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The Good Way or the God Way
We all struggle to make right decisions, especially in circumstances where emotions and feelings are driving what we would like to do. As Christ-followers, we have to allow the Holy Spirit to help us look beyond the good way and find God's way. In today's episode, we'll look at three situations...
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Our Insecurity vs. His Security
Do you often feel unworthy and insecure? Have you or do you ever tell God that He's got the wrong guy when you sense He's asking you to partner with Him? In today's episode, we'll look at Scripture that helps us see we are in good company, but, at the same time, realize we have to stop telling…
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Velvet vs. Sandpaper
We love the people who make us feel good and we work to avoid the folks who don't. But God wants to use every relationship in our lives to transform us into the image of Jesus. This episode might just help you have a fresh perspective on the people you want out of your life.
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Spiritual Anorexia & Biblical Bulimia
Someone can look the picture of health physically while being emaciated spiritually. Be overweight while starving the spirit. Hear the Word every Sunday morning and then wonder why nothing changes. In this episode, we take a look at what it means to suffer from "spiritual eating disorders."
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Multiplying Grace
In this episode we look at the two times the Book of Mark tells us about Jesus feeding thousands of people in the middle of nowhere and how we can connect that as a principle for how we experience His grace in our lives, as well as share that with others.
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Trading Chaos for Peace
There are days where we feel troubled. Maybe we know why, maybe we don't, but our minds and spirits are struggling. In those frustrating times, how can we trade our chaos for God's peace? In today's episode, we look at the practical way to engage this spiritual transaction.
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Owning vs. Renting (Why Do You Believe What You Believe?)
Often, as Christians, we can state what we believe but the challenge can come when we have to explain why we believe. In today's episode, we'll look at the analogy of owning vs. renting to better understand this important concept for maturing and deepening in spiritual growth. .
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Knowledge vs. Experience
There are truths we believe because we know them to be true. Then there are truths we believe because we have lived them. That brings the question, "Why do I believe what I believe?" Could someone talk you out of a truth you know? But who could separate you from a truth where you walked through a...
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Fixer-Upper vs. Move-in-Ready
As men, how we think is crucial to how we live our lives. Do you view your Christian walk as a remodel where Jesus is the Contractor or a new house where He is the Carpenter? In today's episode, we look at one verse that gives us a clear lens through which we should see our lives. The way God…
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The Tale of Rocks and Roots
Today, so many Christians aren't sure what to do with the command we have to share Jesus. The dilemma can create everything from guilt to goofy to grief. So, what are we supposed to do with the Gospel? Isn't the offer offensive today? In this episode, we'll look at how Jesus made it as easy as...
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The Thieves in Your Temple
New Testament teaching tells us if we have a relationship with Jesus, we are now His temple, no longer an ark or a building. That brings the story of Jesus clearing the temple in all four Gospels into a brand new light. In this episode, we take a deeper dive into that legendary story and how it...
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Life Lessons from Jesus' Dad
When we look at manger scenes and watch Nativity reenactments, most people pay no attention to Joseph. But the few Scriptures we have about him are so rich and full of lessons to learn from the man who God hand-picked to raise His Son—the sinless Savior of the world. No matter what time of year…
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Guilt vs Gratitude
In the US, we go through this strange transformation from October to December, from celebrating Halloween to Christmas, changing our focus from darkness to light, from fear to hope. Nestled right in between these two holidays is Thanksgiving. In today's episode we talk about making the choice of...
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Rearview Mirror vs. Windshield
We all have regrets about choices we have made. No one escapes that dilemma. But the amount of time we spend looking back, reflecting on failure can have a devastation effect on where we are and where we're going. In today's episode, we're going to take a look at the purpose of the rearview…
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Takin' Out the Trash
Every day, we produce trash in our lives—stuff we decide we don't need, don't want, or have to get rid of. In cat some of it starts to stink if we let it sit too long. Every day, we also sin—we disobey a holy God. But just as we have to choose to throw stuff away, we have to choose what we will...
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Is This Okay For Me or Not?
As we walk through life and mature as Christ-followers, we are going to have to deal with "gray areas," the places where we aren't clear on what we should do or how we should handle an issue. Today's episode offers some practical advice on approaching this dliemma.
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How to Stay Married (At Least 39 Years)
After having celebrated 39 years of marriage, while certainly not claiming to be an expert on the subject, in this episode, I thought I would share ten principles that I have challenged myself to hold to over the years. Whether you're married a long time, newly married, divorced, remarried, or...
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Two Stories in Every Room
Anytime you are involved in any of your circles of influence, your mind and body are present, regardless of your level of engagement. But what about your spirit as a Christ-follower? Is that aspect of you engaged as well? How does this work and what might God do if we paid more attention to this...
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Covenants vs. Contracts
We all have to have some contracts in our lives, but, as Christ-followers, we also need to understand the biblical concept of covenants. Where men want a contract in place, God desires a covenant, which we see throughout both the Old and New Testament. This episode talks about the difference in…
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Where Do You Go in a Crisis?
The question of "Who is your pastor?" is a really interesting one for us all. There are some valid life questions and some deep truths for us to get from considering the strategy we have for a crisis. Today's episode asks that question of you and then offers some challenging thoughts for you.
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Talking With God 101
Prayer is, of course, one of the foundational dynamics of following Jesus. So, how can we become more focused when we talk with God? How can we grow in this discipline of our faith? In this episode, I offer some simple answers that can help you in sharing your heart and mind with your Heavenly...
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How Can I Hear God?
One of the most asked questions I've ever gotten over the years from Christ-followers is "How Can I Hear God?" The real concern is always, "How can I be sure it's His voice and not my own?" In this episode, we'll talk about the rarely discussed discipline of listening during our prayer...
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The Climb from Bankruptcy to Blessing
Of the thousands of metaphors for life, few are better than a climb up a mountain. Especially as men, we can relate to the days we have to dig our fingernails in to hold on and not fall, as well as the days we can look out and enjoy the beauty of where we have been allowed to reach. Today, let's...
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Friend or Brother?
Most men today count the guys they work with or are in their career network as their friends. But who do you hang out with? Spend time with? Talk to? But then the big question—where do you go when you need counsel? Real help? When the crisis comes? In this episode, we evaluate the difference...
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Telling Your Story
We see the darkness growing stronger in our world every day. Meanwhile, we have a story to tell about Jesus who has changed our lives and will always overcome any darkness with His Light. We live in a day when people don't want to be told what to do, but everyone sure loves a great story. And we...
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The Jesus Way to Resolve Conflict
Our world is so obviously in desperate need of help to take care of conflict. We live in a day where people air out issues with one another in front of everyone on social media. As is the case with so many problems in our lives, Jesus had something to say, the right way to handle something that...
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Spoon-fed vs. Self-sustained
As Christian men, most of us have the goal of one day being filled with wisdom and able to wield the Word of God in our everyday lives, influencing and helping others. So, how do we get there? How do we become that guy? Today's episode is a challenge and encouragement to start that journey now.
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When the Time is Right
Waiting is tough, especially in a culture that demands immediate experience. Today's episode focuses on our timing versus God's timing and how we can navigate the difference, the balance, and the ultimate outcome. If you're wanting and waiting on anything, these words will hopefully bring you…
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Disappointments & Expectations
Every disappointment begins as an expectation. Disappointments can be used as seeds that root as much bigger issues. In this episode we talk about how to navigate all this into a far better outcome—gratitude.
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I Gotta Make This Happen
Striving is a weird word we don't use much anymore, but it describes really well when we think we have to make something happen in our own strength. And the longer it takes, the more desperate we become. But in the Kingdom of God, giving up doesn't mean failure. In fact, that decision can…
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Lessons From the Checkout Lane
When I go to a grocery store with a list, once I'm done and have all my items, I go straight to the self checkout lane. I'm not dependent on an employee there to take care of my shopping experience. There'a actually a strong spiritual growth analogy to be learned here that can challenge us toward...
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R-E-S-P-E-C-T
All men want respect. Respect is a godly quality. Yet, it can never be demanded and it will never be received quickly. In this episode, I share a few principles and thoughts around this quality and characteristic that each of want and desire to grow in our lives.
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So, You're Not a Super-Hero
Throughout the Bible, God used men who were available and would be obedient. He didn't create a race of super-heroes to do His work. That should be encouraging to us all. Today, I give you a sample day out of my latest men's devotional, Legacy of Leaders: A 40-Day Journey with the Men of God's...
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Evaluating the Laziness Level
Being accused of laziness are usually fighting words for a man. But the reality is, because of sin, we always have areas where we are being lazy to some degree. Evaluating and being honest about where we are lazy and then the most important question why we are lazy is crucial to our maturity and...
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Resume´s, Roles, and Responsibilities
As men, we usually have a resume and a job description. But most of us we end up with a lot of roles, wearing a lot of hats. Then with that, comes expectations and pressures. If we are Christ-followers, God has a job description and clear role for us as well. When we embrace that, it can have a...
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Don't Give Up
As sinners, as flesh, as men, we are going to be tempted to give up on so many things. But actually giving up on anything we are called to do or adopting a lifestyle of giving up or an attitude of giving up is not at all what Jesus died and rose again to give us. Today is a pep talk that when the...
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Avalanches & Erosion
Avalanches make the news. Erosion never does. For us men, erosion is the constant killer of our attitudes, words, and actions. But we can recognize and stop erosion before an avalanche is ever a threat.
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Commas, Periods, and Blank Pages
In God's creation, He factored in starts and stops. In our days and on our calendars, there are starts and stops. When we read and write, there are commas, periods, and chapter changes to navigate pauses, end points, and new starts. In this episode, we look at how God can use those in our lives…
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Finding Answers in Isolation
Our current season of isolation is raising up old and new issues for many. In idle time alone, temptations are rearing their ugly heads, causing problems. So what can we do? In this episode, I offer some practical principles for protection for these challenging days. The content here is gleaned...
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Destruction vs Disruption
We all understand that the enemy wants to destroy, but when crises come, what is God doing? In this episode we look at the biblical pattern of destruction vs disruption. And then looking at the state of the world today, as ourselves, what is the message for us as men who follow Christ?
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Hope vs. Hype
Our world needs hope more than ever before, yet we live in a day when hype is all around us. We try to live in hope while sifting through the hype for the facts. Today's episode is an entry from my The Sword & Shield Devotionals for Men that talks about these two opposing forces in our world.
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Bridges vs. Walls
Jesus came to build the ultimate bridge between God and man. But He constantly encountered walls built by the religious leaders and the cultural stigmas of the day. This episode asks the question of what are we building with our lives.
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Erosion vs. Landslides
As Christian men, over the course of our lives we will experience a few landslides—sudden crashes of our character. But the real enemy and the greater threat is the daily emotions and attitudes that can creep into our lives to harm us and others.
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Pedestal vs. Platform
In today's celebrity-crazed, viral-driven culture, we tend to get pedestals and platforms confused. Today's episode is a quick challenge to evaluate which one we have and which one we really want.
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Relational vs. Transactional
To make a living we have to be involved in creating transactions. But as Christ-followers we are commanded to focus on relationships first. In this episode I talk through this paradigm and how we can practically live in the balance of honoring God and others while doing what we have to in the...
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The Three P's to Remember When Temptation Comes
Matthew 4:1-11 gives us one of the most fascinating conversations ever to take place on the earth—Jesus and Satan. There is so much we can learn and apply in our own lives by reading what each said. In this episode, I give you three P's to remember when you're tempted, gleaned from Jesus's…
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The Hardest Person to Forgive
As Christian men, we understand the need to forgive others. But what about ourselves? What if we do something that we just can't seem to let go of? This episode explores that dilemma we all face and offers three practical steps toward freedom and forgiveness.
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Coasting in the Comfort Zone
As guys, we work to stay in the comfort zone, but God is constantly challenging us to change. This episode talks honestly about what it means to coast and what we can do to get back on the road towards change.
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The Three W's of the Christian Life
This episode focuses on three simple W's that can help us practically remember what we are doing here in this life, and why we are here at all.
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Procrastination vs. Progress
What causes one guy to keep carrying over the goals of last year to this year and another guy to report amazing change that has happened in his life? In this episode, we take a look at two key factors that can help us stop procrastination and make real, lasting progress.
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The Sword & Shield: Devotionals for Men is to encourage, inspire, and challenge men to be leaders for Christ in their families, workplaces, and circles of influence. Author and communicator Robert Noland shares stories, analogies, and Bible teaching to spur men on in their spiritual journey of following Jesus.
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