Proverbs 16:19 It there is one thing that proverbs emphasizes it is that pride gets people in trouble with God. The writer of this proverb captures that truth in a very poignant manner. He puts it in terms that most people can understand. I am thankful for that! Pride is such a hatedContinue reading “Defeat Is Good”
Tag Archives: Humility
Right-sized Credit
Proverbs 16:18 Today’s proverb is one of the most quoted. And yet, we ourselves don’t often really listen to its message. We allow pride to slowly creep into our lives. Is there such a thing as good pride? What about positive self-esteem? Shouldn’t we feel good about who we are in Christ? MyContinue reading “Right-sized Credit”
Rebuke!
Proverbs 15:31-33 Do you like being rebuked, having your failures laid out before you by someone who has earned the right to speak into your life? How about by someone who you don’t respect? Rebukes can be difficult to take. They usually happen at a point of vulnerability, our vulnerability. Rebukes can beContinue reading “Rebuke!”
Intractable Political Landscape
Proverbs 14:19 Sometimes it can be difficult to keep your head up when it seems as if evil is getting and upper hand. I know many people who look at what is happening in this country and they fall into angry despair. They see their values being trampled, seemingly with no consequences. Underemployment atContinue reading “Intractable Political Landscape”
The Ten’s
Psalm 10, 40, 70, 100, 130 I don’t know about you, but sometimes I wonder why some people seem to get all the breaks in life (Ps 10:5). In those times it can seem as though the LORD is far away from you (v1). Arrogance and evil permeate our society more and more. According toContinue reading “The Ten’s”
The Arnold Journey 