In the teachings of Jesus, sometimes the best example of someone who is right before God isn't who society thinks it is
Tag: Humility
It’s a Gift, Not a Paycheck
We must never think about God's gift of salvation like something that we were owed.
Need Some Advice from a Friend?
Is it worth maintaining your pride if you are going to miss out on something spectacular?
Humility for the Powerful
What good is access to the power of God if we don't use it as He intended?
Infinite Prayers
We may be challenged to "pray big", once we start to comprehend God's power, but is there something even more than that?
Examine the Cross
What can we learn from questions that we can't answer?
Copycat Children
As we get older, we grow out of certain child-like behaviors. Are there some that we should keep, though?
Represent!
Since we represent Jesus (even though God continues to be directly active around us), what kind of a representative are we?
Listen and Learn
Despite the barrage of unsolicited advice that comes our way, wise and insightful instruction can be life-changing.
What Do We Give Up?
There is a cost to following Jesus, but how does it compare to the cost of trying to succeed on our own?
The Right Tool for the Job
Even if we have limited success with using the wrong tool for the job, we also might break things and get frustrated. There is a better way.
The Ministry of Asking for Help
We recognize those who do good things for others, but have we ever stopped to think about those who ask for help?
First Liar Ain’t Got a Chance
We may realize that we should be humble, but why do we have the ability to be humble in the first place?
Meat Tenderizer
If it takes a hammer to tenderize a cut of meat, what will it take to soften our hearts?
Dealing With Regret
A guest post from my youngest.
Which Way Does the Arrow Point?
When God works through your life to bless others, who do you give credit to?
Down in Front!
It's fun to be in the front row, but sometimes we need to see who is behind us - someone that might need a little help.
Hypocrisy vs. Humility
The very essence of the Christian belief starts with admitting that we fall short of God's ideal, and need help. How well is this message communicated to others, though?
What Does Washing Feet Look Like Today?
If washing others' feet isn't part of our daily routine (unlike first-century disciples), through what sort of humble service might we be called to follow Jesus' example instead?
How to Be Humble
Pride is a common challenge. Other than just gritting our teeth and trying to do better, what can we do to prevail against this vice?
Those Who Sin Differently 