Who among you is wise? Let him show his works by a good life in the humility that comes from wisdom.[1] I cannot blame the poor and deny what I am, disregard the marginalized and cover up what I do. What stops me from being a raving maniac a blithering idiot an unhinged lunatic? WhatContinue reading “Still More Humility”
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More Humility (next day repost)
“Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and lie about you rejoice and be glad”[1] “No matter how something cuts, never show by an angry flash that you have been hurt.”[2] – trust the process Outcomes happen both planned and by chance, so, never resent anything go the way opens. With that said,Continue reading “More Humility (next day repost)”
More Humility
“Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and lie about you rejoice and be glad”[1] “No matter how something cuts, never show by an angry flash that you have been hurt.”[2] – trust the process Outcomes happen both planned and by chance, so, never resent anything go the way opens. With that said,Continue reading “More Humility”
Humility (next day repost)
“The peace of God guards my heart, For I know how to live in humility; of being well-fed and of going hungry, of living aplenty and of being in need.”[1] Humility safeguards our spiritual life Humility protects our soul’s integrity. “Humility is simply the truth. accepting our bond with God. Humility does not deny whatContinue reading “Humility (next day repost)”
Humility
“The peace of God guards my heart, For I know how to live in humility; of being well-fed and of going hungry, of living aplenty and of being in need.”[1] Humility safeguards our spiritual life Humility protects our soul’s integrity. “Humility is simply the truth. accepting our bond with God. Humility does not deny whatContinue reading “Humility”
Humility
“It takes courage to be humble. It is a virtue of truth and justice.”[1] Humility is the simple truth… Talk the talk, walk the walk, Truth abides with justice. Humility never denies the truth… we are what we are, we must do what we must do. “What we have, we have from God, beauty, usefulness,Continue reading “Humility”
Poor in Spirit
Blessed are the poor in spirit for theirs is the kingdom of God[1] Conventional wisdom suggests poor in spirit is humbleness – unconditional empathy. It’s accepting powerlessness… life is not what’s in it for me and love is non-competitive. It’s receptive to the spirit… selflessness is untouched by sin and resistant to all judgment. It’sContinue reading “Poor in Spirit”
Legacy
He made his signature move and said, “Do this in memory of me.” Much easier said than done. As was suggested, the key is preparation, just showing up – not enough. First, the table must be set sometimes simple, sometimes ornate readied to be a center. Then, to dress the part, washed up, and vested,Continue reading “Legacy”
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