Tag Archives: pride

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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He Made a Way

Posted on April 3, 2018 by mitchteemley

Part Two (to read Part One, click here) Having “my own religion” was a bit of a bust. But I pressed on, determined like Adam and Eve to discern good and evil for myself. I was currently pondering the Eightfold Path … Continue reading →

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The Wishing Map 99

Posted on January 17, 2018 by mitchteemley

Sins often masquerade as virtues. And pride is the cleverest chameleon of all.

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Yesterday…

Posted on December 14, 2017 by mitchteemley

“Chill October” (1870) by John Everett Millais

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Because I’m Right!

Posted on May 18, 2017 by mitchteemley

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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The Wishing Map 59

Posted on April 5, 2017 by mitchteemley

Have you ever so alienated yourself from others that you felt completely alone in the world?

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Popular Idea, Unpopular Word

Posted on January 19, 2017 by mitchteemley

“There is a charm about the forbidden that makes it unspeakably desirable.” ~Mark Twain “He tried to name which of the deadly seven might apply, and when he failed he decided to append an eighth, regret.” ~Charles Frazier               (Sinner) “They … Continue reading →

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The Wishing Map 46

Posted on January 4, 2017 by mitchteemley

Wounded pride. Without it there would be no killing, no wars. We all have it. We may only respond with angry words, but angry words are the seeds of destruction.

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Humility

Posted on September 8, 2016 by mitchteemley

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

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Wrath

Posted on July 16, 2016 by mitchteemley

Rage is the bastard child of Wrath and Pride It destroys all before it In Nice, France, its homage to death rises like heat in the desert When will it end? When we refuse to let it sleep with Pride When we tell … Continue reading →

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