Posts Tagged ‘humility’
Confrontation
This word carries a bit of negativity with it. Confrontation is not always a bad thing. I think confrontation is healthy to relationships on many levels. I usually view confrontation as a big audacious conversation where an argument ensues. There may be occasions where that is needed and can’t be avoided. I see confrontation as…
Read MoreJudgement
I think it would be difficult at times being a judge. I think that there are other times when the case would be very clear how the ruling should come down. I make all sorts of decisions every day and some of them are based on information that I already have. Other decisions are made…
Read MoreHumble
I remember the line in a song that says: “Oh Lord, it’s hard to be humble when you’re perfect in every way” by Mac Davis. This song was release in 1974 if you care about such things. Only people who are at least as old as I am remember the country star and his variety…
Read MoreProper Response
There were times when my kiddos didn’t answer questions that I asked properly. As a parent, I could catch any “tude” (attitude) that laced the answers. They didn’t realize at the time that they were making this way harder on themselves than they ought. I remember being called upon to attend a hearing to a…
Read MoreHumble Pie
I have to admit that I don’t always like the taste of Humble Pie – some call it the “pastry that is never tasty”. I do think a slice of it every now and then is a good thing. Being humble is easier said than done. I think humility starts in the heart and works…
Read MoreBoastful or Blessed
These two words are vastly different and have much to do with the posture of my heart. If I’m boastful, I’m pointing to me. If I’m blessed, I’m aware that it’s not all about me. Boasting comes from pride while blessing comes from humility. As I journey through the book of Esther, I see a…
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