humility
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When I was younger and dumber I loved to compete at sports. I had all the confidence that I could win at anything. But as I have gotten older, I have become more aware of my limitations. I’m now middle aged and I might just lose intentionally to save face and to keep from having to sweat! Honestly… Read more
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“And he said, Go forth, and stand upon the mount before the LORD. And, behold, the LORD passed by, and a great and strong wind rent the mountains, and brake(?) in pieces the rocks before the LORD; but the LORD was not in the wind: and after the wind an earthquake; but the LORD was not in… Read more
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Have you ever witnessed a flock of starling murmurate? If you have, you’ll likely have it imprinted on your mind. 15 years ago Theresa and I were traveling in our car in eastern North Carolina when we saw a huge flock of starling murmurating. To Theresa’s surprise we pulled over to watch them. It was… Read more
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You are never closer to another person than when you are praying for them. And that is not bound by proximity of the body, just the heart. Read more
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“Love consists of this: two solitudes that meet, protect and salute each other. ” ― Rainer Maria Rilke In Parker J. Palmer’s book Let Your Life Speak the author recounts his bout with a deep depression. One of his dear friends was a regular visitor and was pivotal in his recovery. As Parker recounts these… Read more
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The crucible for silver and the furnace for gold, but man is tested by the praise he receives. Proverbs 27:21 Read more
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Pride says that you’ve arrived in your place as an Apostle of Christ, conquering, convincing, trusting, right theology, right practice, worthy of judging the weak and stupid. While in sobriety all that is said is goo goo ga ga. Know your role. Know humility. Revere God, hate pride. Read more
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“Brethren, the Holy Scripture crieth to us saying: “Every one that exalteth himself shall be humbled; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted” (Lk 14:11; 18:14). Since, therefore, it saith this, it showeth us that every exaltation is a kind of pride. The Prophet declareth that he guardeth himself against this, saying: “Lord, my… Read more
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These is only one way to walk closely with God while in this body, to stay low, real low. Read more
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