Tag Archives: Humility

“Would You Like to Buy a Poppy?” (repost)

Never think you’ve got everything figured out. You don’t, and more often than you like to think, you aren’t even close. Continue reading

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“I Will Exalt….”

One voice says, “I will exalt me.” Another voice says, “I will exalt Thee.” Isaiah 25:1 O LORD, thou art my God; I will exalt thee, I will praise thy name; for thou hast done wonderful things; thy counsels of … Continue reading

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A Proverb for Today — Proverbs 18:12

Rather than ask whether they are pleasing the Saviour who stilled the wind, they ask if the politicians are pleasing them. Continue reading

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Ten Laws of Excellent Speech

Someone gave this to me years ago, I don’t recall where I saw it first.  I’ve never seen the book to which it is attributed, so I hope it is cited accurately.  In any event, it is worthwhile, and if … Continue reading

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“Christians Aren’t Smart”? I’m Not Offended

“Not many wise men after the flesh….” Do we believe the Scriptures, or not? If so, why are we bothered by studies like this? Continue reading

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“Idol Ceremony”

And what have kings that privates have not too, Save ceremony, save general ceremony? And what art thou, thou idol ceremony? – King Henry V (Shakespeare’s Henry V, 4.1) The rich and poor meet together: the LORD is the maker … Continue reading

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Stubborn and Proud

Those who never retract their opinions love themselves more than they love truth. – Joseph Joubert Only by pride cometh contention: but with the well advised is wisdom. – Solomon (Proverbs 13:10)

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