April 11: “The Benefit of Humbling Ourselves and Honoring Others”
It is all too easy to make ourselves the center of our universe. Yet, true blessings come when we value others, especially those society looks down upon.
Read MoreRamblings of a Jesus-follower, husband, father, pastor, adjunct professor, writer, and someone who really needs to exercise more
It is all too easy to make ourselves the center of our universe. Yet, true blessings come when we value others, especially those society looks down upon.
Read MoreOur pride causes us to think that everything we believe is true and others, who disagree with us, are wrong. Yet, the book of Proverbs calls us to a better way.
Read MoreNo one has all the answers. Besides, that, we all have blind spots. So it is a wise person who listen to the instruction and correction from others.
Read MorePride leads us to believe we know it all. Humility frees us to believe that we can listen and learn from others.
Read MoreHave you ever wondered what would make the list if God wrote down the seven things He despised? Well, such a list exists.
Read MoreThe world tells us that leadership is for the benefit of the leader. Jesus tells us that leadership is for the benefit of those being led. It’s called “Servant Leadership” and we must embrace it.
Read MoreOne of the ironies of the Christian life is that while we desire for others to see us as holy, the greatest blessings can come when we see ourselves as sinful.
Read MorePride is so much more prevalent in us than we may realize. We need to pray for and work toward an attitude of brokenness before our Lord.
Read More4 Minute Read + Scripture readings Today’s Bible Reading: 1 Samuel 23 1 Corinthians 4Ezekiel 2Psalms 38 Today’s Bible Verse(s): 1 Samuel 23:16–17 (CSB): “Then Saul’s son Jonathan came to David in Horesh and encouraged him in his faith in God, saying, ‘Don’t be afraid, for my father Saul will never lay a hand on […]
Read More9 Minute Read + Scripture readings Today’s Bible Reading: Joshua 2Psalms 123-125Isaiah 62Matthew 10 Today’s Bible Verse(s): Psalm 123:3–4 (CSB): “Show us favor, Lord, show us favor, for we’ve had more than enough contempt. We’ve had more than enough scorn from the arrogant and contempt from the proud.” Reflections on Today’s Bible Verse(s): There is no […]
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