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Humility Month Day 13: Why Give and Pray in Secret

Make us masters of ourselves,
that we may be the servants of others.
In the name of Jesus Christ,
we bless you for the gift of our lives. 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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Humility Month Day 10: The Baptism of Jesus

For we do not progress in the Christian life by becoming more competent, more knowledgeable, more virtuous or more energetic. We do not advance in the Chirstian life by acquiring expertise. Each day, and many times each day, we need more of God. Back to square one.
– Eugene Peterson Continue reading

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Humility Month Day 8: Walk Humbly with God

Humility begins as a gift from God, but it is increased as a habit we develop. That is, humility is increased by exercising it… Continue reading

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Humility Month Day 6: “God’s Thoughts Are Higher Than Our Thoughts”

Work through all or part of the prayers, scripture, questions and the reading below. May whatever portions you complete be spiritually nourishing and may the Lord bless you and make you more aware of who he is and who you are! Continue reading

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