Tag Archives: humility

Stubbornness

Posted on January 5, 2019 by mitchteemley

Stubbornness is the trademark of contemporary culture. It seems that no one can be wrong anymore, or, God forbid, compromise on anything. Is stubbornness bad, then? Well, at its core, it’s simply a refusal to give up. And when it … Continue reading →

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The Light of Humility

Posted on December 20, 2018 by mitchteemley

Studies have shown that most eyewitnesses of an event believe they have observed all that occurred. And yet, the same studies reveal, not one witness can ever accurately recount the entire event. Until we turn on the light of humility, … Continue reading →

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Humility

Posted on September 8, 2018 by mitchteemley

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

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Stumbling Block or Humbling Block?

Posted on July 1, 2018 by mitchteemley

“Whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.” ~Matthew 23:12 The choice is yours. One hardens you and makes you prouder. The other softens you and makes you wiser. ⇔ ⇔ ⇔ “Humble yourselves before the … Continue reading →

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Set Others Free

Posted on June 3, 2018 by mitchteemley

What is it that God requires? The careful construction of houses of holiness in which to live apart from those who are ‘unclean’? The strict observance of religious ordinances? “You ‘humble’ yourselves by observing the motions of penance,” says the … Continue reading →

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Be Humble. Or Be Humbled.

Posted on May 29, 2018 by mitchteemley

A flight attendant once reminded the legendary boxer Muhammad Ali to fasten his seat belt. “Superman don’t need no seat belt!” Ali replied. “Yeah, well, Superman don’t need no airplane, either!” the attendant retorted. Without another word, Ali fastened his … Continue reading →

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To Fly!

Posted on May 22, 2018 by mitchteemley

“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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The Wishing Map 113

Posted on April 25, 2018 by mitchteemley

Most dreams seem random. But not all. Have your dreams ever “spoken” to you?

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If I Could Just Fix Everyone…

Posted on April 21, 2018 by mitchteemley

              “To be good is noble, but to teach others to be good is nobler,          and less trouble.” ~Mark Twain “Let me never fall into the vulgar mistake of dreaming … Continue reading →

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Billy Graham Dead? Don’t Believe It!

Posted on February 22, 2018 by mitchteemley

“The people’s pastor,” Billy Graham is dead. Or is he? He ranked decade after decade as one of the most admired people on the planet, and yet he was the first to admit his flaws. And that, perhaps, was the … Continue reading →

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