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.
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April 4: “The Blessing of Listening and Learning”
Our 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 MoreMarch 27: “Be Wise. Listen to Correction”
No 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 MoreFebruary 21: “Listen to Others”
Pride leads us to believe we know it all. Humility frees us to believe that we can listen and learn from others.
Read MoreFebruary 1: “Seven Things God Hates”
Have you ever wondered what would make the list if God wrote down the seven things He despised? Well, such a list exists.
Read MoreJanuary 30: “To Go Up, You Must Go Down”
The 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 MoreJanuary 12: “The Blessings of Acknowledging Our Sinfulness”
One 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 MoreDecember 13: “Broken and Beautiful”
Pride 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 MoreAugust 30: “The Power of Selfless Encouragement”
4 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 MoreJune 30: “Praying Against the Arrogant”
9 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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