Today’s post is supposed to be #4 in a series on walking low – on learning and practicing humility … but it’s not going to be. Because here’s the deal: I’m not good at pulling up my chair to type out anything except what is fresh on my heart. And these last two weeks, my heart has been heavy. For… Read More
Walking Low – Part 3
… “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.” Submit yourselves, then, to God … James 4:6-7 How do we walk low? #3: SUBMISSIVE The word, submission, means “to give over or yield to the power or authority of another.” We are called to submit to God – to yield to His authority – to let Him be… Read More
Walking Low – Part 2
Humble living doesn’t happen on accident. It’s never stumbled upon. It’s contrary to every longing of our sinful nature. Walking low is only achieved with practice. It’s only found by living with intention – by living with our hearts purposely turned upwards. #2: SACRIFICE Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies… Read More
Walking Low – Part 1
There’s a lot to be said for humble beginnings – for starting the day with your knees to the carpet and face to the floor. But after words are spoken, after hearts and minds have bent in submission, the new challenge is in the getting up. The real challenge is in walking low … it’s in walking humbly with our… Read More
Checking in …
Well hello there!I wanted to start off by saying that I’ve been thinking about you a lot lately. Yes, YOU! You – the reason I sit in front of the screen and tap fingers to little black keys. Call me crazy but to me, there’s nothing like pursuing God together – nothing like taking God at His Word together –… Read More
FULL
It seems as though my last post hit a cord with many of you … so it turns out we’re not alone in our loneliness after all. Kinda helps, doesn’t it? When someone comes up along side of you and says “Me Too”? Don’t be afraid to speak up, post a comment and participate in the discussion. That’s what this… Read More
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