Power to the meek
God instructs us to be meek and humble in our dealings with others … Always be humble and gentle. Be patient with each other, making allowance for each other’s faults bec... »
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7 great ways to a humbler you
Most of us wouldn’t mind being a little more humble, but oh how we hate to be humbled! That hurts our pride, but that kind of pain is good for us if we can welcome it and... »
Gentleness—the winsome fruit
A gentle spirit is one of the keys to success with people. It can make all the difference in how open others are to our opinions and ideas. Jesus is pictured in the Bible... »
Under control
I like the definition of meekness that’s in my Bible dictionary. It says meekness is “an attitude of humility toward God and gentleness toward men, springing from a recog... »
Angry with evil
Question: I realize that love and humility are Christian virtues, but what about when you see injustice? I sometimes get so upset when I read about some of the terrible t... »
How to have a happier home
According to Dr. James H. Bossard, a former professor of sociology at the University of Pennsylvania, one of the greatest weaknesses in family life is the way parents tal... »
Regaining the plot
Ever feel like you’ve “lost the plot”? You’re reading a novel and can’t quite figure out who is who, or you tuned out during a film and now it doesn’t seem to make sense... »
Learning meekness
Come to Me when you are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest and teach you how to be meek, like I am.[See Matthew 11:28–29.] The meekness I’m referring to is real... »
Always faithful
A while ago, my mom was doing some research into our family’s history and origins, which she then passed on to my siblings and me. She added an image of our surname’s coa... »
Get up into the high mountain
Our knowledge of Christ is somewhat like climbing one of the Welsh mountains. When you are at the base, you see but little: the mountain itself appears to be but one-half... »
The Bermuda Triangle
I didn’t appreciate it much when I was younger, but looking back now, I realize the influence my father’s faith in God has had on me. I have fond memories of standing nex... »
Beyond sight
Life is full of challenges of many kinds. For some, the most monumental ones present themselves a good ways down the road. In my case, life's main challenge made itself k... »
Faithfulness—the one-day-at-a-time fruit
When prayer is less sweet and easy; when love is less animated and tender; when the presence of God is less evident and less consoling; when even outward duties are fulfi... »