God has blessed you with certain gifts. When you make the most of those gifts, and you use them to serve others, you honor God. And God honors you in return.

That's the theme of host Chris Bolinger's all-time favorite film. And the gist of the note that one sprinter handed to another one hundred years ago.

This week’s Bible passage: 1 Peter 4:8-11

Podcast resource: 52 Weeks of Strength for Men (ebook, paperback)

Other resources:

• Chris Bolinger’s other devotional: Daily Strength for Men
• Mike Hatch’s book: Manhood: Empowered by the Light of the Gospel
• Relational men’s discipleship programs: CLC