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Humility Month Day 40: Who Makes All Things New?

“Begin with the end in mind”. That’s good, common sense. Playing on that idea, the Bible ends with the beginning in mind. What was lost in the Garden is made new and better in the New Jerusalem. And our future and our home is there… but we can’t drag our pride in with us. Continue reading

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Humility Month Day 27: Those Who Are Called According To His Purpose

Where is God when it hurts? It’s a haunting question with many unsatisfactory answers. But in short, God is with us and working. He is with us when we can’t feel it, and God is working to accomplish his purposes in our pain. Continue reading

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Humility Month Day 24: Paul and Barnabas Separate

Today’s question is the same as yesterday’s: How do you treat the people who weren’t there for you? Who let you down? Who blew it when you needed them? How good is the church at reinstating people after they’ve blown it? Continue reading

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Humility Month Day 16: Wanting Power in God’s Kingdom

In this world people love power. But what does it mean to be powerful in God’s Kingdom? Continue reading

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Humility Month Day 12: Learning to Love Enemies

Through the dark night pride becomes humility, greed becomes simplicity, wrath becomes contentment, luxury becomes peace, gluttony becomes moderation, envy becomes joy, and sloth becomes strength. Continue reading

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