Posts Tagged ‘pride’
Following The Lord
I grew up following the Lord because my parents and grandparents followed Him. I do remember some of my rebellious ways and stupid choices I made as a teenager growing up. I really wish I knew then what I know now. Young people always impress me who have a deep faith in God. This young…
Read MoreThe Thought Counts
I remember joking with someone once and told him or her that I “thought” about him or her and it’s the thought that counts! I was definitely being a bit sarcastic. I do think it’s important to be thoughtful and kind. I also think that I need to put action behind my thoughts in…
Read MoreDeep Humility
I remember my grandmother (aka “Mammie”) speak about people being humble. She pronounced the word without the “h” on the front – “umble”. One big characteristic of her life was that she was very humble. I can’t ever recall her being prideful and arrogant. She noticed others who were humble and kind. She always…
Read MoreResponsive Heart
There are things that happen deep inside my heart and I have a hard time explaining them to anyone. There are emotions and directives that I feel deep in my soul and I really try to be discerning and wise toward these promptings and thoughts. I believe the Lord works inside of me and…
Read MoreArrogant vs. Humble
I have never been a fan of arrogant people. I’m working from a definition of someone who has an exaggerated sense of his or her own importance or abilities. Humble is the exact opposite of arrogant. Humble is having a modest of low estimate of one’s own importance. A humble person has a certain attraction,…
Read MoreA Hard Fall
I’ve heard before that “the bigger they are the harder they fall”. I’m not sure who coined this little phrase. It simply means the more power or success a person has, the harder it is for them to accept losing it. I believe that with much power comes much responsibility. Leaders who are in the…
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