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Humility Month Day 30: What’s at Risk in our Lawsuits.

Posted on August 30, 2024 by Pastor Jesse

We live in a litigious age. Billboards and TV ads encourage us to hire a lawyer to “get your fair share”. The Bible clearly speaks to this, and through it God warns us that we risk losing his Kingdom when we do. This should give us pause. Continue reading →

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Humility Month Day 29: Submission to Governing Authority

Posted on August 29, 2024 by Pastor Jesse

Politcs. We are in the middle of an election. How should a Christian relate to governing authorities? Does the Bible say anything about this? The answer is an emphatic, “Yes”! But I’m afraid this section of scripture can be very unpopular when your preferred political party is out of power. However, this is the day the Lord has made. Let us rejoice in it and humbly trust God’s word over our feelings. I invite you to get a Bible – in print or electronic – and start working through all or part of the prayers, scripture reading, questions, and devotional reading below. May the Lord bless you as you do so. And may the Spirit of God work in each of us to shape us to be a little more like Jesus, today. Continue reading →

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Humility Month Day 28: Life Together

Posted on August 28, 2024 by Pastor Jesse

ride verses humility: Our world certainly celebrates pride. In Google’s definitions, pride is associated with achievements and awareness of competence and dignity. The Bible associates pride with conceit, with giving ourselves credit that should be given to God. Pride is associated with foolishness. This is the day the Lord has made. Let us rejoice in it – somehow! Continue reading →

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Humility Month Day 26: The Believer’s Problem With Sin

Posted on August 26, 2024 by Pastor Jesse

We live in a judgmental age, and the judgments are accompanied by hypocrisy.  The Bible warns us against trusting in our own righteousness, but in our pride, many who should know better do not heed the warning. This truth should humble us. Continue reading →

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Humility Month Day 25: God’s Wrath and Having It Your Way

Posted on August 25, 2024 by Pastor Jesse

When we hear of God’s wrath, we usually think of ‘thunderbolts from heaven, and earthly cataclysms and flaming majesty’. A careful and humble reading of scripture can help us understand that God’s wrath is much quieter. He uses it to draw us back to him. Continue reading →

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