Going Backwards Is Moving You Forward

Nathan SmithChristian Maturity, Faith, Personal Stories, Thought Provoking

God has been talking to me about slingshots and rubber bands lately. I realize that may not seem like something God would really spend a lot of time talking about with people, but He knows what reaches me. When I was a little boy I had many slingshots.  Some I bought.  Some I made.  Basically every ‘Y’ shaped stick I …

Are You Humble Enough To Appear Arrogant?

Nathan SmithChristian Maturity, Faith, Thought Provoking

The concept of arrogance seems clear enough.  If someone is ‘full of themselves’ or ‘uber self-focused’ then they are arrogant, right?  I’m certainly not suggesting that blatant arrogance is anything other than… blatant arrogance.  However, I have been extremely stirred lately on the topic of humility and the different forms humility takes. While I certainly think pride is a vicious …