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The Destructive Nature of Selfishness
Do nothing from rivalry or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others. Phil. 2:3-4 Two locations are widely recognized as the most likely spots for the resurrection of Jesus Christ. One, the most likely …
Encouragement to be Patient
By now (if not well before now), most of us are having a hard time remaining patient. We are anxious to “get things rolling” again. We want (probably better said, “need”) to get back to work. We want to see our friends and socialize in a way that feels comfortable and familiar. We want to …
The Beauty and Power of Slowing Down
And He said to them, “Come away by yourselves to a desolate place and rest a while.” For many were coming and going, and they had no leisure even to eat. (Mark 6:31) In the midst of this sheltering of families and the shutdown of numerous businesses, we have been forced to slow down. For …
Blow the Horn!
No, this has nothing to do with road rage or becoming impatient while behind the wheel of a car. In fact, it has nothing to do with automobiles at all. I’m thinking about biblical references to horns being utilized at key times. Specifically, I’m thinking about the instrument known as the shofar – made from …
Shelter in Place
“He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty.” (Psalm 91:1) What I read Monday morning said this: Approximately 250 Americans have been told to stay home. That means do not go to work…do not go to school…do not leave the house at all unless you …
The Blessings of Friends and Family
It is truly a blessing to be part of a loving family. In like fashion, it is a great blessing to have dear friends. Sadly, not everyone knows what it feels like to be part of such things. All too often we take our family and friends for granted. If you are so blessed as …
Be A Light
“You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may …
Dealing with Shame
Rayden Overbay is a 12-year-old with special needs from Yukon, Oklahoma. He became somewhat famous not long ago because of the terrible way he was treated. A video of him being bullied went viral. He was bullied to such a degree—he felt such shame—that he had written, “I want to kill myself” on his arm. …
What Does Humility Look Like ?
If you were to encounter a truly humble person (at work, school, on the street, etc.), what would they look like? C.S. Lewis wrote, “Probably all you will think about him is that he seemed a cheerful, intelligent chap who took a real interest in what you said to him.” (Mere Christianity, p.128) So, according …
Father, Forgive Them
The Jewish authorities: “They spit in His face and struck Him. And some slapped Him, saying, ‘Prophesy to us, you Christ! Who is it that struck you?’” (Matt. 26:67-68) The Roman soldiers: “They spit on Him and took the reed and struck Him on the head.” (Matt. 27:30) Peter: “I do not know Him.” (Luke …
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