I have been fascinated lately by the new found use for the word GOAT. A reference that would have one time seemed derogatory (I mean, who wants to be referred to as a farm animal?) now is a compliment meaning ‘Greatest Of All Time’. Certain athletes, actors, artisans and any other highly successful, high profiled individual are being referred to …
The Power of Saying Yes
Have you ever tried to explain to God how your life should be? You carve out a comfortable little niche where only your strengths are highlighted and you avoid your weaknesses and for some reason the Lord won’t let you stay there?! In truth, I’m grateful the Lord won’t leave us in our narcissism, but it’s never pleasant when He’s pushing us …
A Saint Abroad and a Devil at Home
Things are not always as they appear to be. The same could be said of many people. One of my all-time favorite books is ‘The Pilgrim’s Progress’ by John Bunyan. Written over 300 years ago, the book is as relevant and impacting now, as it was then. Bunyan wrote the story as a Pastor in prison for sharing the Word …
Are You Humble Enough To Appear Arrogant?
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 …
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