Refuse Humility

I do think pride is the root of all sin that is present in my life. I think pride is the number one reason that I and others don’t surrender all to the Lord.  I think I can do things on my own. I’ve learned the hard way (many times) that I can do nothing…

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Too Proud

I’m thankful for my family. I’m proud of my family. I do want to clarify that by the grace of God, my family makes me proud. I can’t possibly take the credit for what a great family I have. I can’t really take credit for any accomplishments that I have been successful in. It is…

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Molded

I love working with clay. I also love watching someone who is super talented in molding and shaping things. It’s fun to see something created. I often marvel at the creative genius of The Lord and how He created something from nothing. He is the Ultimate Creative Genius. As I was reading about how Solomon…

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Humble Heart

I used to love how my grandmother (aka “Mammie”) said the word humble. She made the “h” silent and it sounded like “umble”.  She was a great example of humble. (Side Note: It’s ok to mispronounce a word like that if you display it in your life!) I had a hard time imagining her to…

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Arrogance

I am not a fan of arrogance when I see it in a person. I try really hard to keep my heart in check against this prideful display. Please don’t confuse confidence with arrogance. Sometimes they are close rivals. Arrogance is a display of superiority or self-importance. (dictionary.com) Confidence is really a belief in oneself.…

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Leader Goes Last

There are times when a leader is out in front staring down opposition and looking at options. The leader cuts a path for others to travel with direction and even protection. Sometimes the leader is the last to be honored and blessed. If a leader is not a servant leader, I’m not sure he can…

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