Is it okay for Christians to be competitive? How does pride fit in when we are successful in our accomplishments? I thought about this as I watched the Iron Man 2 movie a few days ago. It was an enjoyable (albeit trite) movie. The Tony Stark character seems to represent the opposite of the idea of Christian humility: Prideful, arrogant,... >Read More

Tags: Christian, competitive, humble, humility, Iron Man 2, pride, prideful, spiritual growth, Tony Stark

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Are you hurting from the pain of rejection? Talk to us. Join us for our Daily Devotional Chat today in our Women’s Chatroom at 10:30 am EDT. “When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom” (Proverbs 11:2). Probably the most familiar proverb about arrogance is “pride goes before a fall”, a shortened version...... >Read More

Tags: arrogance, Chat, humility, pride, proud, quarrels, stiff-necked, Suzanne Benner, wisdom, wise

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Are you feeling the regrets of having an abortion and need someone to talk to? Join us for our Daily Devotional Chat today in our Women’s Chatroom at 10:30 am EDT. One day, with head hung down, the lowly subject known as Sinner found herself standing in the Presence of the King. He guided her to a rugged cross,... >Read More

Tags: cross, Defeat, Easter, Faithless, goodness, grace, humility, king, Lynn Mosher, mercy, pride, selfish, tomb

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Do you regret having an abortion? Need someone to talk to? “The unfolding of your words gives light; it gives understanding to the simple” ( Psalm 119: 130). “Simple” is frequently understood as a negative aspect of one’s character, too often meaning one who is insignificant, of little account or value. A more positive meaning is...... >Read More

Tags: character, deceived, deluded, enticed, Hebrew, insignificant, Marilyn J. Ehle, pride, Psalmist, seduced, simple

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Need someone to listen? We can pray for you.  “By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.” (John 13:35) Step 4:  Acknowledge pride Scripture says, “God resists, or opposes, the proud but gives grace to the humble” (James 4:6). Pride is a killer! It is one of the subtlest tools of the enemy. ...... >Read More

Tags: church, enemy, gail rodgers, grace, grieved, healing, hurt, killer, listen, pray, pride, proud, reconciliation, righteousness, spiritual gifts, spiritual pride, superiority, tempted

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Are you suffocating under difficult emotions? Take this study to learn and understand powerful ways to overcome difficult emotions. Join us for our Daily Devotional Chat today in our Women’s Chatroom at 10:30 am EDT. There is great satisfaction in a job well done, but there is also a danger. Pride, that insidious sin, tends to swell...... >Read More

Tags: arrogance, creativity or intelligence, energy, grateful heart, health, insidious sin, learn, old testament, pride, proud, Suzanne Benner, Tyre, work

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Are you struggling with feelings of sadness, loneliness or despair.  Needing someone to listen? Contact us. My dear brothers, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry" (James 1:19 NIV). One of the most common causes of frustration and friction in relationships is that we don't really...... >Read More

Tags: arguments, Bible, eyes, heart, impatience, listening, negotiating, Presumption, pride, Rick Warren, Tom Peters, wisdom

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