Let’s Grapple With The Problem Of Pride
Self-righteous is a term we don’t use very often today. It’s a phrase that describes people who lord their accomplishments over us.
Read More »One Of Jesus’ Most Profound Anecdotes On Life
We never outgrow our need for God. No matter how good we think we are, we’ve all fallen short of God’s standard. Need a dose of encouragement?
Read More »How To Resolve The Problem Of “when Being Good Is Not Good Enough”
No matter how much we put in the offering plate on Sunday, or how engaged we are in church activities, we still fall short of God’s perfect standard.
Read More »A Revealing Discussion On Out-of-the Blue Blessings
Ever receive a substantial gift from a friend that was entirely unexpected? It’s easy to think we somehow deserve them and forget that they’re an unearned expression of someone’s love.
Read More »The Effect Pride Can Have On Our Relationships . . . And Most Importantly, How We Relate To God
Have you ever met someone so wrapped up in how great they are that you felt . . . well, a little less significant?
Read More »Remembering We Should Live Our Lives For An “audience Of One”
There’s a subtle temptation to live our spiritual lives for an audience of onlookers . . . rather than the “audience of One” . . . our heavenly Father. Saying the right thing at Bible study, having a prominent part in the Sunday service . . . it’s all good, but not the right focus.
Read More »The Need For Grace At Every Step Of The Journey
We begin the Christian life with the best intentions. Go to church on Sunday, tithe ten percent . . . but in the midst of learning to look like a Christian, sometimes we forget the grace we found at the foot of the cross.
Read More »A Lively Discussion On Humility
The game of comparison is a dangerous one to play. Unfortunately, it’s a trap that impacts us all. Considering ourselves better than others is harmful . . . not just to the other person, but to our relationship with God, as well.
Read More »An Eye-opening Conversation On Self-righteousness
Whether we admit it or not, we’ve all had moments when we criticize others for their weakness . . . and gain a little self-importance in the process. As it turns out, people have been struggling with pride since the beginning of creation!
Read More »The Parable Of Charles And Billy Joe – A New Spin On An Old Story
Sometimes we marginalize the stories in the Bible. Because we’ve heard them so often, we fail to appreciate their deep meaning in our life. Haddon Robinson re-introduces a story we’ve heard before, but in a way you’ve probably never considered.
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