Matthew 15:27 “Yes, Lord,” she said, “but even the dogs eat the crumbs that fall from their masters’ table.” Wow! This mother was desperate. The disciples urged him to send her away. Her cries annoyed them. Her audacity probably did too. But she kept pursuing Jesus even when he seemed Continue Reading…
Luke 7:9 “…I tell you, I have not found such great faith even in Israel.” So what does faith have to do with humility? A story from Luke 7 sheds some light… A Roman soldier’s servant, whom he evidently cared deeply about, was deathly sick. When the soldier heard Continue Reading…
Philippians 2:8 “And being found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to death—even death on a cross!” I’ve written about how both desperation and dissatisfaction can lead us toward an I can’t but He can mindset. But without a healthy dose of humility, the Continue Reading…
Philippians 2:3-5 “Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves. Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others. Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus.” I Continue Reading…