by marshal | Jul 2, 2020 | Confession, Humility, Pride, Purity, Surrender
An acquaintance spoke with transparency of his journey to Jesus. He went from an obedient, academically, and athletically successful boy to a young man in college driven by status, greed, self-satisfaction and a search for happiness. His life led to material success,...
by marshal | Apr 23, 2020 | Love, Pride
I was taught to love, care, protect and provide for the weak, the poor and the vulnerable. Why? Because they are weak, poor and vulnerable. Yet if that is my prime motivation, I could end up letting a sense of superiority or pride raise is ugly head. Comparisons tends...
by marshal | Sep 13, 2018 | Attitude, Humility, Listening, Pride, Priorities, Surrender
"I grew up on a reservation in South Dakota, filled with resentment and anger toward the white man." These were the words of a man sitting next to me at a banquet. He shared with me that even in the midst of his anger God had brought him into a relationship...
by marshal | May 24, 2018 | Attitude, Pride, Priorities
What is my greatest ambition in life? Ambitions define how I allot my limited resources of time, finances, and talents. Jesus understands this as He asks me, What good will it be for someone to gain the whole world, yet forfeit their soul? Or what can anyone...
by marshal | Apr 5, 2018 | Attitude, Humility, Identity, Pride
Why do you look at the speck of sawdust in your brother's eye and pay no attention to the plank in your own eye? Matthew 7:3 NIV Jesus reminds me that I often pass judgment on others and avoid examining myself. I plead guilty! Ruminating over the minor issues in...
by marshal | Jul 14, 2016 | Humility, Lessons Learned, Pride
Hubris – excessive pride and a sense of self-importance – is a constant temptation for me. Yet if you knew me well, you would understand that my hubris constantly rubs shoulders with the gnawing question, “Am I good enough?” So what is wrong...
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