Tag Archives: humility

Because I’m Right!

Posted on May 18, 2017 by

I dislike you for the same reason I dislike Former Me and Future Me–because they disagree with Current Me! “Civility costs nothing, and buys everything.” ~Mary Wortley Montagu “If we lose love and respect for each other, this is how … Continue reading →

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Mixed Motives

Posted on March 27, 2017 by

Originally posted on Mitch Teemley:
If it weren’t for mixed motives I’d have no motives at all. I’m an idealist. I want (earnest cliche alert) to make the world a better place. But I’m also a hopeless egoist, and no matter…

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The Gift of Receiving

Posted on January 29, 2017 by

While we’re busily blessing ourselves and striving to meet all of our own needs, others miss the opportunity to bless us. For some, it is harder to receive than it is to give. We must learn to bless our blessers!

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A Filmmaker’s Journal

Posted on December 5, 2016 by

Production photo from my new film Over-the-Rhine My Recipe for Humble Pie I was directing my first feature film and I thought I knew everything I needed to know. I mean, heck, I have a master’s degree in theatre and have … Continue reading →

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Humility

Posted on September 8, 2016 by

“Those who exalt themselves will be humbled.” ~Matthew 23:12

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Astral Planes

Posted on May 24, 2016 by

“Once you have tasted flight you will walk the earth with your eyes turned skywards, for there you have been and there you will long to return.” ~Leonardo da Vinci “It was pride that changed angels into devils; it is … Continue reading →

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Love is the Greatest Healer

Posted on April 16, 2016 by

“If I have prophetic powers, and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and have the faith to move mountains, but do not have love, I am nothing.”  ~1 Corinthians 13:2 Only love can make us whole. Love unbreaks us.

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