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Tag Archives: humble
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
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
Posted in KISS (short & simple)
Tagged 2 Chronicles 7:14, humble, K.I.S.S., short and simple
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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.
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.
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
Posted in Building character
Tagged Ephesians 5:21, humble, Matthew 5:5, meek, Romans 12:3, submissive
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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
Posted in Door of opportunity\
Tagged 2 Chronicles 7:14, America, humble, humility
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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
Posted in Foundation of faith, Government structure
Tagged 2 Corinthians 5:10, humble, judgment, Supreme Court
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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
Posted in Foundation of faith
Tagged humble, Vacation Bible School
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