Archive for the ‘Humility’ Category
25July2007
Learning Humility
Posted by Michelle under: Humility.
This morning, David wanted to play catch, so I went outside and we played, first with a frisbee and then with a bumpy football. The football is supposed to be easier to catch and throw.
You’re not very good at throwing the ball, Mommy.
I checked my inclination to object to the comment, first because it was [...]
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6April2007
Breakfast Transparency
Posted by Michelle under: Humility; Mealtime; Prayer.
Psalm 78:4
We will not hide them from their children,
Telling to the generation to come the praises of the LORD,
And His strength and His wonderful works that He has done.
While we shouldn’t display empty ritual for the purpose of showing our children how spiritual we are, there is a sense where it is good and right [...]
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4April2007
Mom the Pharisee
Posted by Michelle under: Humility; Introspection.
Awhile ago I asked my husband for advice. I was finally getting up just a few minutes before my children were, and there wasn’t enough time to blog and do my devotions. I was working on the computer first, since I’d rather my children see me reading my Bible than do the computer. Trouble was, [...]
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20March2007
Preferring One Another
Posted by Michelle under: Getting Along; Humility.
I guess I did say something spiritual yesterday, and what’s more, David remembered!
Yesterday, David said at breakfast, “Serve me first!” I told him that God wants us to serve others first. (In retrospect, I probably should have asked a question instead of lecturing…) This morning, I came to the table and David informed me that [...]
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8March2007
Humility and Thankfulness
Posted by Michelle under: Humility; Manners.
In Romans 1, there’s a description of a rebel against God. In the midst of a truly terrible picture, one phrase seems out of place, apparently benign in comparison to the rest of the description. This arrogant rebel is unthankful.
Unthankfulness is more than simply poor manners. It is a symptom of the pride that plagues [...]
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