Tag: Humility
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Be Kind… Yes, But More…
The repeated admonition as school starts back is, “Be kind.” Undoubtedly, this is critically important and a deeply Biblical premise. Be kind because every person is made in the image of God. Parents, it’s crucial to instill the value of kindness in our children. In a world where kindness is a rare commodity, our little…
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Comparing the Leadership of Saul and David
Two primary points stand out: (1) the way they sought the Lord’s will and (2) the way they reacted to their sin. Saul appealed to God’s will but only superficially and without a real desire to see it accomplished (cf. 1 Sam. 20:31; 24:16-22; 26:21-25). David on the other hand, constantly appealed to God’s will,…
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The Month of Love?
February is the month designated for love. It is everywhere leading up to the great holiday of Valentine’s Day. Forget the commercialization of the date, and give some consideration to the need our culture has for this topic… The statistics are terrifying. Forbes published some updates in August of 2023 with a view to 2024.…
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“Bur in Your Blanket”
The expression may not mean anything to you. It’s quite possible you have never heard it before, and have no idea what it refers to. Or perhaps you’ve heard it but do not know what it means. It is typically used for someone who is a constant source of annoyance. But the original meaning carries…
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Situational Service?
Your situation cannot compromise your service to King Jesus. We are so tempted, especially because of the victim culture mentality of our age, just to toss excuses out. “I could be really faithful if…” “But you don’t know my struggles…” “I would, but my unique circumstances don’t allow me…” The list goes on and on,…
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Lessons from I Corinthians
The gospel calls us to do things that seem ignorant compared to the “enlightened world” around us. This may be more evident in Paul’s first Corinthian epistle than in other places. In chapter one Paul argues, “For the word of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being…
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