"Think not that humility is weakness; it shall supply the marrow of strength to thy bones." Charles Spurgeon.Proverbs 27:2 NLTLet someone else praise you, not your own mouth— a stranger, not your own lips.Proverbs 11:2 NLTPride leads to disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom.Proverbs 15:33 AMThe [reverent] fear of the Lord [that is, worshiping Him … Continue reading Lessons on Humility
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Kindness: An Expression of Love
"Do all the good you can. By all the means you can. In all the ways you can. In all the places you can. At all the times you can. To all the people you can. As long as ever you can." John Wesley. Colossians 3:12-13 AMP So, as God’s own chosen people, who are … Continue reading Kindness: An Expression of Love
Wisdom from Proverbs
Wisdom is the right use of knowledge. To know is not to be wise. Many men know a great deal, and are all the greater fools for it. There is no fool so great a fool as a knowing fool. But to know how to use knowledge is to have wisdom. Charles Spurgeon. Proverbs 1:7 … Continue reading Wisdom from Proverbs
Follow Jesus and Serve with Humility
When asked to explain humility, we are at a loss to articulate our feelings. C. S. Lewis said, "Humility is not thinking less of yourself, it's thinking of yourself less. This is often difficult, especially when we concentrate only on what benefits us personally. Man seeks to set himself on the high places; they are … Continue reading Follow Jesus and Serve with Humility
God Hears the Prayer of the Humble
Is it easy to admit you made a mistake to someone in your family? Sometimes it is and sometimes it might not be. To admit requires humility and sometimes it’s easier to be humble in our comfort zone. But what if you are confronted head on by someone outside of you zone of safety, will … Continue reading God Hears the Prayer of the Humble
Nebuchadnezzar: When Pride Goes Before a Fall!
If you ask people to explain the meaning of pride, you will get a variety of answers. The Cambridge Dictionary defines pride as a feeling of pleasure and satisfaction that you get because you or people connected with you have done or gotten something good. So, pride is simply pleasure for one’s achievements. However, pride can … Continue reading Nebuchadnezzar: When Pride Goes Before a Fall!
A Tale of Two Men: Pride and Humility
Two people can enter an arena, face the same situation with the same skillset, and have different responses. One can feel confident that he can have a successful outcome while the other can feel defeated just looking at the circumstances. Jesus told a parable about two men who entered the temple to pray. One man … Continue reading A Tale of Two Men: Pride and Humility
El Roi: The God Who Sees Me!
There are times in life where people can feel that they have it all. At times, that feeling is based on their wealth and status. Other times, those feelings are based on a change of some kind that entered their life. Hagar, Sarai's servant, had that problem. "So he went in to Hagar, and she … Continue reading El Roi: The God Who Sees Me!
Praying for the Nation
The secret strength of a nation is found in the faith that abides in the hearts and homes of the country. - Billy GrahammProverbs 29:2 NLTWhen the godly are in authority, the people rejoice. But when the wicked are in power, they groan.2 Chronicles 7:14 NLTThen if my people who are called by my name … Continue reading Praying for the Nation
Reflecting on Walking with God
“I have learned in my journey of faith that, the closer I am walking with God, the more likely the devil will be working to make me stumble.” Tracie Miles.2 Corinthians 5:7 NLTFor we live by believing and not by seeing. James 4:7 NLTSo humble yourselves before God. Resist the devil, and he will flee … Continue reading Reflecting on Walking with God
Victory Walk 