Tag Archives: humility

How to Overcome a Bitter Spirit

Posted on February 8, 2014 by familyencouragement

How does a person know they are bitter?    Most people do not think they are because they call it other names – disappointed, hurt, unmet expectations.   An operational definition I use for bitterness is “harbored hurt”.   If not dealt with … Continue reading →

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Serving Difficult People

Posted on August 22, 2013 by familyencouragement

One Sunday Paula and I were arriving home from church and not only was I tired, but my mind was full of the events that had happened during the day.    We pulled up in the driveway  and I grabbed my … Continue reading →

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Focusing on My Needs Rather than Your Wrongs

Posted on August 14, 2013 by familyencouragement

A self-righteous person is not a loving person.   Yet, that is the normal attitude in all of our hearts apart from a work of God’s grace in us.    The place where we condemn others and excuse ourselves is in our … Continue reading →

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Love isn’t Easily Offended

Posted on July 29, 2013 by familyencouragement

Most of the time when I speak at our church it is after special music by a soloist or a group.   Many years ago someone sang a song that I had never heard before.   I love music and it has … Continue reading →

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Broken Over Pride

Posted on July 5, 2013 by familyencouragement

It is a humbling thing to own up to failure and sin.    Pride resists admitting to wrong-doing.   It defends and excuses it.    When I act from my pride I not only do not love my family or those around me, … Continue reading →

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Love is Humble

Posted on June 28, 2013 by familyencouragement

Have you ever reacted to a preacher during a sermon?     I have heard messages and found myself rejecting what is being said, or better said, the person that is saying it.   Why is that? Sometimes it is just the fact … Continue reading →

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Pride Hinders Serving

Posted on October 3, 2012 by familyencouragement

What is the greatest hindrance to your serving your family?    There are a number of reasons, but there is one that outdistances them all. The greatest blockade to your being a servant is pride.   Pride makes a person think they … Continue reading →

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