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Humble Fast

Ezra 8:21 (NIV) I proclaimed a fast, so that we might humble ourselves before our God and ask him . . . Why a humble fast? “There is a treatise by an old Puritan, called, ‘The soul fattening institution of … Continue reading

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Simply Humble

2 Chronicles 7:14 (NIRV) But they make themselves humble . . . They pray and look to me. And they turn from their evil ways. Then I will listen to them from heaven. I will forgive their sin. And I … Continue reading

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Wrong and Right

  Ephesians 4:2 (NIV) Be completely humble and gentle.     Humble — there’s a possibility I could be wrong. Gentle — there’s a possibility I could be right, and nobody likes a know-it-all.

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Blessed Are the Meek

Full of yourself? Nothing. Empty of self? Everything.   Matthew 5:5 Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.     Meek, not weak. Humble, not harsh. Teachable, not proud.

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Humble Instructions

  Synonyms for “humble” include meek, submissive, unassertive. Not exactly the words folks use to describe me.     But what does God say? Matthew 5:5 (NIV) Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. Ephesians 5:21 Submit to … Continue reading

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Healthy Dose of Humility

  What do you think? Is it good to be humble?     Humble? People will walk all over you You gotta have high self-esteem to get ahead Humility is good—in small doses We Americans are scarcely known for our … Continue reading

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SUPREME Court

My commute to work takes me past our county courthouse. As I drive, the courthouse comes into view just under a nearby church steeple. I wonder if the lawyers and judges who work in there ever look up and ponder … Continue reading

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Vacation Bible School (Monday)

It’s VBS week for our church. We recycled Standard Publishing’s Construction Zone curriculum, inspired by the road construction in front of the church. The lessons are on “Building Character Like Jesus.” Since my focus is on VBS, this week’s blog will parallel the … Continue reading

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