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Humility
Those who makes no room for others will always walk alone. I noticed this in the physical realm the other day when I saw a couple walking their dog. The wife tried to walk next to the husband on the… Continue Reading →
With openness. We see this principle everywhere. For example, you can’t fix a car with the hood closed. We also need to open the hood to apply jumper cables, add oil, clean the parts, and do maintenance. We can’t do… Continue Reading →
Earlier this week, I took out an onion to put into my sauce– a big, beautiful, one. Nice and firm, it held the promise of so much delicious flavor to contribute to my concoction. But, when I peeled it and… Continue Reading →
Last week a good friend, D., came over, who happens to be an opera-singer quality soprano that has blessed many, including me, with her God-given vocal talent My husband, a wonderful, sweet, tenor, came home from work while my friend… Continue Reading →
Your words and your actions reveal the genuineness of your faith. It can be easy to appear spiritual when times are good, but how do you respond in stressful situations? The efficacy of our faith is often tested during difficult… Continue Reading →
Talent is God given. Be humble. Fame is man-given. Be grateful. Conceit is self-given. Be careful. John Wooden John Wooden is known as an amazing basketball coach who won ten National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) national championships in a 12-year… Continue Reading →
Wouldn’t it be great to have people actually listen to you, especially when you really need them to? Whether team members, family members, or any group member, it’s frustrating and discouraging when people either write off our suggestions or don’t… Continue Reading →
Don’t go around saying the world owes you a living; the world owes you nothing; it was here first. Mark Twain Entitlement can be a deadly trap. If you think the world owes you, then you will experience much disappointment…. Continue Reading →
How do you handle difficulties when they seem beyond your ability? When we look at our resources and the magnitude of the problems we’re facing, they may seem overwhelming. There are numerous situations that seem beyond our ability but we… Continue Reading →
Grace is often defined as unmerited favor. The heart felt desire of Christians is that they would experience God’s grace in their lives. As the Apostle James quoted from the book of Proverbs, he reveals the key to greater grace,… Continue Reading →
Many people desire God’s blessings. Who is the person God blesses? Jesus provides the answer as the disciples met in the upper room to celebrate the Passover. As Jesus was preparing His disciples for His upcoming departure, He had a… Continue Reading →
What comes to mind when you think of the word brokenness? We often view brokenness as a pejorative term. The reality is brokenness is our true condition before a holy God. If there is any doubt to our brokenness, as… Continue Reading →
Have you ever made a statement or declaration but then acted differently than you had planned? The Apostle Peter faced that situation. In the upper room Jesus said to His disciples, Little children, I am with you a little while… Continue Reading →
Humble Orthodoxy: Holding the truth high without putting people down by Joshua Harris effectively navigates the challenge of presenting biblical truth with a loving and humble spirit. He describes “humble orthodoxy” as follows: “we must care deeply about truth, and… Continue Reading →
You were created by God on purpose for a purpose. What percentage of people would you say are fulfilling their God given purpose? Do you believe you are fulfilling your God-given purpose? The first step in realizing your purpose is… Continue Reading →
