Tag Archives: humility

The Grace of Listening

Posted on 2013/03/06 by Shawn Thomas

After Moses’ father in Law Jethro gave Moses advice about sharing the burden of his ministry with other leaders among the people of Israel, Exodus 18:24 says: “So Moses listened to his father-in-law …”. It should be instructive to us … Continue reading →

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Reproof: A Hurt That Helps

Posted on 2012/08/06 by Shawn Thomas

Although most Proverbs seem to stand on their own as isolated wisdom lessons, Proverbs 15:31-33 seem to be related, all dealing with one’s response to “reproof”, or the personal correction which is offered to you by one who cares.  No one likes to be … Continue reading →

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Destructive Self-Confidence (G.K. Chesterton story)

Posted on 2012/05/31 by Shawn Thomas

“Once I remember walking with a prosperous publisher, who made a remark which I had often heard before; it is, indeed, almost a motto of the modern world. Yet I had heard it once too often, and I saw suddenly … Continue reading →

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“Our Attitudes Toward the Failures of the Faithful” (Genesis 9:18-29)

Posted on 2012/02/05 by Shawn Thomas

It is presidential campaign season, and as you probably know, it has already gotten pretty ugly.  Candidates always look for some flaw or weakness to exploit in their opponents – and of course they never fail to find something!  We … Continue reading →

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