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Zaccheus Impresses Jesus

A grown man climbing a tree just so he could see Jesus?! How undignified! And… well… cool! Continue reading

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Of Thorns and Glory

Our strength often leads to pride and self trust. Weakness leads us to God’s strength. Continue reading

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A Fine Balance

It is a fine balance to have the humility to appreciate others while also learning to respect ourselves. A balance improved by practice. Continue reading

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Last Week of May, 2020

Humility, courage and righteousness are powerful things; blessed are the peacemakers. Continue reading

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The Beauty and Power of Humility

Imagine Jesus kneeling down to wash your feet. Imagine someone else gathering up your “dirty dishes” and cleaning them off for you. See any similarity? Continue reading

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The Fine Art of Apology

Know someone who just can’t ever admit they’re wrong about anything? Only one thing you can do for someone like that… Continue reading

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Getting Better

Whether it’s singing or marriage, or something else nearly as important, improving is not always quick or easy… but it is always possible. And quite often worth the effort. Continue reading

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Convision Experience

Realizing you need help can come easy or hard, simple or painful. When the same becomes scarier than the change… you’re probably ready. Continue reading

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Kicking Against the Goad

What is the part of you that God has been working on the longest? What is the part that seems to be taking the most time and effort to re-shape into the reflected image of Christ? Continue reading

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Of Wisdom and Humility

Sometimes, the thing we don’t want to hear is the very thing we most need to hear. True friends aren’t afraid to say those things… or to hear them. Continue reading

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