Are you an angler fish or a dolphin?  What?!

No, we haven't lost it - check out how we are both - and how by focusing on Jesus, we can keep the angler fish away behind us.

Stepping out of the OT to the Gospel of Luke where Jesus calls the tax collector Levi to leave his life behind.  "Follow Me", Jesus tells Levi - or is it Matthew?  

Following Jesus can take you to the Next Level when you are focused on him! 

Level up folks and Bear Your Shield!

A visit by the Lord puts Abraham into action mode!  God confirms His promise to Abraham with a personal visit, while hospitality and fellowship abound.

Abraham again shines as an example of how to treat others, and how we should intercede for those around us.

It's time to put yourself on hustle-mode.

This is a game changing and name changing episode!

Abram and Sarai, or should I say, Abraham and Sarh, get to understand God's plan for them and the covenant between them, and their legacy is forever changed.

What does your legacy look like?  Not sure?  Change it!  

General Maximus, from Gladiator, told his troops; "What we do in life, echoes thru eternity!"  Listen to God, improve your legacy, and ensure the echoes of your legacy live on in a positive way for generations to come. 

The Bear Your Shield team welcomes Sgt Scheffler to the BYS Studio! Ron Scheffler asks his son, Clay, how he lifted his shield to protect his marriage, himself, and his teammates while on deployment, away from his new bride and family.

Thank you for your service to our great country, and to all who bear their shield to protect our land.

Plans go south as Sarai and Abram take things into their own hands, instead of waiting on God's timing for his blessing. We are introduced to Hagar and Ishmael, and the world is changed due to man's choices and bad decisions.  Follow God's and wait on his timing...patience true believers!

Whatever is going on in your life, know that God hears you, God sees you, and He is waiting for you.

God's covenant with Abram is made official, but resembles that of something even greater.  Abram continues to ask God how this blessing will come to fruition when he is childless, and God responds and reminds Abram of God's previous commitment. 

Do we trust God in all we do?  We can trust him because God cares about all the little things in our lives, as well as the big ones.  Take heart and know that God is with us.

Bear Your Shield against human trafficking and sextortion!

Tracy Scheffler, founder of 5-Stones Dodge County in Wisconsin, returns to the BYS studio to discuss key points on the topic of sextortion.  January is National Human Trafficking Awareness month, and Tracy shares some key tips on how to help keep our children and grandchildren safe.

Happy 2026 True Believers! 

As we look forward to the new year, what will be your theme for your life?  Set the bar high, embrace the challenges and growth. Contemplate on areas of your life that need some focused attention in your spheres of influence.

Polish up your legacy, not only individually, but also in your community.

Bear Your Shield in 2026!

The Christmas disaster of 1980-something...and why Christmas was needed. A joyful season of salvation. Focus on the important - rejoice in the gift that was given to all of us.  All we have to do is receive it.

Merry Christmas from the BYS family!

'Tis the Christmas season - what will your time of Christmas reflection be spent on?  Consider other's perspectives, such as angels and shepherds. They all had a role to play in the Christmas story - they were all given a mission and a message to relay.

Consider what your mission and message to others should be during this peaceful time of year, and prepare for the coming new year.