November 2025 – Dadvotionals

The Shoes of the Gospel of Peace – Ready to Move

(Part 3 of the Armor of God series) There’s a reason Paul mentions shoes when describing the armor of God. You can have all the armor in the world, but if you can’t move, you’re an easy target. The shoes aren’t glamorous, but they’re essential – they give us traction, balance, and direction. Walking barefootContinue reading “The Shoes of the Gospel of Peace – Ready to Move”

The Breastplate of Righteousness: Guarding the Heart

(Part 2 of the Armor of God series) If the belt of truth holds everything together, the breastplate of righteousness protects what’s most vital – your heart. In battle, a Roman soldier’s breastplate covered the chest and abdomen, shielding the organs that, if struck, meant certain death. Spiritually, righteousness serves the same purpose. It guardsContinue reading “The Breastplate of Righteousness: Guarding the Heart”

The Belt of Truth: Holding Everything Together

(Part 1 of the Armor of God series) In Roman armor, the belt wasn’t just a decorative strap – it was the foundation that held the rest of the armor in place. Without it, nothing else fit right. The sword hung from it. The breastplate fastened to it. It literally held the soldier together forContinue reading “The Belt of Truth: Holding Everything Together”

Armor of God: Why We Need It

(Series Intro) There are moments when you just can’t ignore the way God lines things up. About two weeks ago, I set a goal to read one chapter a day from a list of books I’d been meaning to get through. I started with John Eldredge’s Wild at Heart. Seven straight days – a fullContinue reading “Armor of God: Why We Need It”

Mountain Moments: Worship on the Mountain

There’s something about reaching the mountaintop – even just a glimpse – that naturally turns our hearts toward worship. When we pause and see how far God has brought us, when we look back at the valleys and the climbs, we can’t help but lift our voices in gratitude. Psalm 121 reminds us: “I liftContinue reading “Mountain Moments: Worship on the Mountain”