Tag: humility

Do your very best

February 15, 2017 | 14 comments

“Make a careful exploration of who you are and the work you have been given, and then sink yourself into that. Don’t be impressed with yourself. Don’t compare yourself with others. “Each of you must take responsibility for doing the

Take the sting out of criticism

February 2, 2017 | 19 comments

Has another’s criticism ever left you feeling hurt and wounded? It happens. Humans are not always nice to each other. Careless words, malicious intent, words generated by envy, jealousy, prejudice, hatred, ignorance or bigotry may bite or knock us off

The strength of humility

November 14, 2016 | 16 comments

“Be even-tempered, content with second place, quick to forgive an offense. Forgive as quickly and completely as the Master forgave you.” ~ Colossians 3:13, The Message We don’t have to come out on top of every argument we have with

Are you living as God-like as possible?

September 5, 2016 | 13 comments

“When God approves of your life, even your enemies will end up shaking your hand.” ~ Proverbs 16:7, MSG It seems like backward reasoning, but it often happens. Those who you believe oppose you, may actually respect you because of

Humble the human ego before the divine

June 14, 2016 | 9 comments

“Know-it-alls don’t like being told what to do; they avoid the company of wise men and women.” ~ Proverbs 15:12, MSG Let God be the “know-it-all” in your life. He will keep you on a much safer and wiser course