Category Archives: humility

Becoming a Gentle Person

“The meek man is not a human mouse afflicted with a sense of his own inferiority.  Rather he may be in his moral life as bold as a lion and as strong as Samson; but he has stopped being fooled … Continue reading

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Following the Lamb

These are the ones who follow the Lamb wherever He goes. These were redeemed from among men, being firstfruits to God and to the Lamb. Rev. 14:4 Distinctions are going to be made, whether we like it or not.  John saw … Continue reading

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I Must Do, What I Have Been Taught

“If I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also should wash each other’s feet.” John 13:14, NCV Jesus sets out a lot of things and lays them out on the table.  We gather around to get a closer look.  A significant … Continue reading

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Hardly Indispensable

13 The next day, Moses took his seat to hear the people’s disputes against each other. They waited before him from morning till evening. 14 When Moses’ father-in-law saw all that Moses was doing for the people, he asked, “What are you … Continue reading

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For The Work, For Our Lord

Lord God, you have placed me in your church. You know how unsuitable I am. Were it not for your guidance I would have brought everything to destruction. I wish to give my heart and mouth to your service. I … Continue reading

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