Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need. Hebrews 4:16 "Is there anything you can do?" I couldn't think of anything else to say. I knew it was a speed trap and that I needed to [...]
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 [...]
Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Ephesians 4:2 Affirming relationships are impossible to achieve! I've had it with people. How about you? Can you believe how they act, talk, and the ridiculous attitude they display? I mean, always complaining and trying to get their way in every [...]
Love does not boast ~1 Corinthians 13:4 As I look back over my marriage, I can identify times when my arrogance and pride caused problems in my relationship with my wife. Sometimes I'm just a man with no sense. I thought I could get points with my wife. I remember one afternoon when she [...]
Love is Kind ~1 Corinthians 13:4 So often on Valentine's Day, we think of girlfriends and boyfriends, husbands and wives, and people who are falling in love. I want to steer the ship in a different direction today. I am confident that Jesus' instruction for us to love our neighbor as ourselves (Mark 12:31) [...]
He leads me in paths of righteousness for His name's sake ~ Psalm 23: What defines your life? When people look at you what do you want them to see or remember? Do you want others to remember you for your hard work, job skills, unique abilities, and helpful spirit, or for your commitment [...]
Sometimes I wonder what God really wants me to do. I have tons of ideas, but how do they really work out? I think the key is to realize that while we may have plans, God is the one who orders our steps. What does that look like? How does God order our steps? [...]
One who seeks God's heart seldom uses the word "I" in a conversation. It is way to easy to use the word “I” in a conversation. Think about how many times you use that word in conversations with others. The reason why is because we live in a world that says, “success means the [...]
Humility is easier to define than to display. Some would say that humility is the opposite of pride. 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 [...]