The Prodigal Son – Humilitas /3

And the son said to him, ‘Father, I have sinned against heaven and before you. I am no longer worthy to be called your son.’ But the father said to his servants, ‘Quickly, bring the best robe and put it on him, and put a ring on his hand, and shoes on his feet. And […]

Pride and Humility – Humilitas /2

“The pride of mankind will be brought low, and human loftiness will be humbled; the Lord alone will be exalted on that day.” Isaiah 2:17 HCSB God opposes the sin of pride almost more than any other sin. Why? He hates pride because it gets in the way of our proper relationship with Him. Pride […]

Putting Others Above Self – Humilitas /1

Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility, value others above yourself, not looking to your own interests, but to the interests of the others. Adapted, Philippians 2:3-4 NIV #humility

Braggadocio, In Christ Only

If you want to boast, boast only about the Lord. When people commend themselves, it doesn’t count for much. The important thing is for the Lord to commend them. Paul, circa 57 AD, 2 Corinthians 10:17-18 NLT You’ve seen the bumper sticker: “He who dies with the most toys wins.” It’s a cynical statement about […]

Spiritual Growth

Never let God show you a truth that you don’t immediately begin to live up to.

The Cattle On A Thousand Hills

Sometimes we just have to get out of the way and let God speak for himself. “O my people, listen as I speak. Here are my charges against you, O Israel: I am God, your God! I have no complaint about your sacrifices or the burnt offerings you constantly offer. But I do not need […]

It’s A New Day

Relying on God has to begin all over again every day as if nothing had yet been done. C. S. Lewis (1898-1963) God’s Word puts it this way: “This is the day which the Lord hath made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.” Psalm 118:24 GNV [Adapted] And, “Through the Lord’s mercies we […]

A Tale of Two Sinners

And Samuel said to Saul, “The Lord has torn the kingdom of Israel from you this day and has given it to a neighbor of yours, who is better than you.” 1 Samuel 15:28 ESV Nearly a thousand years before the birth of Christ, two kings ruled over the nation of Israel. The first was […]

Humilitas Before The Majesty Of God

“To pray is to fall face down before the Lord, stripped of the flattering disguises of pride, humbly presenting before Him our naked sin.” Catechism Of The Spiritual Life, Cardinal Robert Sarah, Prefect Emeritus, Rome

Mercy, Grace, And Favor /1

May God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ give you grace and peace. 1 Corinthians 1:3 NLT The story is told that one day Francis of Assisi gathered his friends at a remote monastery in central Italy. When he asked them about their journeys, each brother had an exciting tale to report. One had […]