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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 21: Apart from Jesus We Can Do Nothing

Jesus told his disciples that apart from him, they could do nothing. Is that really true? 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 15: Jesus Calms a Storm

Lord Jesus, I’ve been there. Following you, trusting you, and doing as you said, I looked up and found myself and my friends in a big storm. And we didn’t see you at first. In a panic we called. You weren’t in a hurry. You weren’t concerned at all. Eventually, at your word, the storm was over. Everything was calm. I felt your rebuke and then felt foolish. Where was my faith? But then my fears shifted from the storm to the one who calmed it. I had grown so comfortable with you that it was shock, and I had to wonder: who is this Jesus? Help me to know you and to remember who you are in every storm. Amen. Continue reading

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Humility Month Day 14: Faith Like a Child

What does it mean to have faith like a child? Why is it so serioius if we cause a child to sin? How serious is it when we sin? This are humbling questions to sit with. Come Holy Spirit, and show us what you want us to see today. Continue reading

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