Tag Archives: humility

“He Wants To See You”

Suppose you are invited to meet the highest dignitary of the land. You prepare yourself with nice clothes and have done your research. When you meet the dignitary, he has a special and crucial mission for you. You will be representing the dignitary at an incredibly important event. How will you conduct yourself at thisContinue reading ““He Wants To See You””

Incorrect Reading

At times, I will read something and think that I understand the author’s meaning. But, upon further thought or with additional information, I find that my initial reaction was incorrect. If I do that with words on paper, how much more do I misunderstand what people do and say? And if I misunderstand, how inappropriateContinue reading “Incorrect Reading”

Unity, Despite Differences

I have been in leadership positions on the job and in various organizations. I have learned that meetings can effectively divide people and impede progress. When differing opinions are held, leadership can become divided. A shared vision and mission can help smooth those differences, but something more is needed. The leadership team needs to developContinue reading “Unity, Despite Differences”

Mercy and Humility

God enjoys teaching us the simple and basic things. For instance, we are told to forgive others and we are given the example of how He has forgiven us through Jesus Christ (Colossians 3:13). So we should forgive every time and without holding back. We should include ourselves in this forgiveness. We tend to beContinue reading “Mercy and Humility”

God Loves the Humble

Over and over again, we read in God’s Word that God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble. Humility does not deny our strengths, but correctly evaluates our weaknesses. God specifically designed and created each of us. Our physical, emotional, and psychological makeup was designed by Him to fulfill specific purposes that HeContinue reading “God Loves the Humble”