And you were dead in the trespasses and sins 2 in which you once walked, following the course of this world, following the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that is now at work in the sons of disobedience— 3 among whom we all once lived in the passions of our [...]
Be careful with your words. Once they are said, they can only be forgiven, not forgotten. - unknown There is nothing in this world that gets me in more trouble than what I say. For some reason, I choose the most inopportune times to say some of the dumbest things. Generally, it happens in [...]
Love your enemies... Matthew 5:44 Never Forget... I've heard and read those words so many times since 911. It seems to be the battle cry for our country, and motivation for revenge and protection. Nearly 3,000 people died, and nearly 6,000 people were injured. Four planes were used as weapons against the unknown and [...]
God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble. James 4:6 My grandfather was perhaps the most humble man I knew when it came to business. He was a real estate broker in West Columbia for as long as I can remember and then retired from his company. He was generally a soft-spoken [...]
Let all that you do be done in love. 1 Corinthians 16:14 It seems so simple, and yet so difficult. Paul gives us a clear insight into the reason behind what we do and why it matters. Because we are people, we are also prideful. If I'm honest, I find myself doing things from [...]
Humility is easier to define than to display. Some would say that humility is the opposite of pride. Â Some would say that humility is the absence of pride. The problem is as believers we all struggle with pride. It creeps in slowly and disguises itself as advancement, success, or accomplishment. This pride quickly [...]