Christ in Post-Christian Culture
WHAT IS THE THING you are most proud of in your life? Emily Brontë said, "Proud people breed sad sorrows for themselves." That makes sense, but what about being "proud" of a key accomplishment in life? I am most proud today of my determination to stay clean and sober, and move forward in ministry. My …
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Written by Steven Barto, B.S. Psych. The phrase Sea of Forgetfulness is not actually in the Bible. When people use this colorful phrase, they're usually referring to several passages in Scripture that talk about God's forgiveness, and our justification in Christ through accepting His death, burial, and resurrection. They're banking on the great promise …
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"...the requirement of humility will result in honor." Proverbs 15:33 says, "The fear of the LORD teaches wisdom; humility precedes honor." In our journey through life, it is tempting to take pride in the positive changes we make in our lives. We want other people to recognize our accomplishments. But in God's plan, honor is …
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"I believe all of you, somewhere within your heart, want to be the instruments of God's power, and therefore, even if you don't feel like it now, there is buried somewhere in your subconscious the longing to be a man or woman of fervent and effective prayer." – a quote from John Piper John Piper …
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EXCERPT FROM JESUS CALLING ©2014 Sarah Young September 4 DO EVERYTHING IN DEPENDENCE on Me. The desire to act independently – apart from Me – springs from the root of pride. Self-sufficiency is subtle, insinuating its way into your thoughts and actions without you realizing it. But apart from Me, you can do nothing: that …
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With all the interest in self-esteem and self-worth, there is another element to think about when we consider pride. Some of us come from families where we were not taught healthy emotional language and habits. We did not get a balanced perspective on the world and on relationships. Some of us actually got a distorted …
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Some people have difficulty becoming humble enough to admit they need something beyond themselves -- a personal savior. That's one reason I have come to believe that pride ranks high in the hierarchy of sins. Pride leads us to believe we are spiritually self-sufficient, and keeps us from drawing close to God. For years I …
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