Pride & humility
39 pieces · 31 devotions
There is a 21-day plan on this subject — Pride & humility
- 1 Timothy 5:1-6Love Others More Than Yourself
Our relationship with Jesus should suffocate the selfish desires we nurtured from childhood and replace them with a spirit of selflessness. If you are growing…
2013 - Video Games
You might need to put on your big-boy pants and turn off the video games tonight. You have more important responsibilities now.
2013 - Proverbs 6:3,4Cutting Back Pride
It was the easy way out, but that didn't make it the right thing to do.
2011 - Philippians 2:5-11Theological Reflections On (Pink Floyd?)
"And did you exchange a walk on part in the war for a lead role in a cage?"
Drew Ansley · 2010 - Philippians 1:15,17Disgusting Ambition
The longer I am a Christian, the greater my disgust grows towards certain types of preachers.
2010 - Psalm 20
May the Lord answer you in the day of trouble!
2010 - Exodus 20:15The Heart of a Theif
It started so simply... he was in the 7-11 paying for his gas and he forgot to pay for his candy bar. "Wow, that was simple."
Kristie Ansley · 2010 - 1 Samuel 2:1-11Hannah's Song
Then Hannah prayed and said, "My heart exults in the Lord...
2010 - James 2:1Painful, Isn't It?
Be careful what you pray for! Two weeks ago I asked the Lord to break me of my pride...
2010 - Ephesians 2:14Peace Through Christ
Peace is a strongly debated concept in our interconnected yet greatly diverging world.
2009 - 1 Thessalonians 5:19A Spiritual Hunger
Amid a list of orders for Christian conduct, Paul mentions the need for spiritual hunger in a mature Christian believer.
2009 - Luke 15:20A Father's Love
If you know the story of the Lost (or Prodigal) Son you know what an amazing verse this is.
Tim Bredamus · 2009 - Psalm 25
To You, O Lord, I lift up my soul.
2009 - Daniel 10:12Comfort in Struggle
Can you imagine the comfort you would feel if an angel sent from the Lord said to you, "Your words were heard and I have come in response to them"?
2009 - Mark 9:24The Arrogance of Unbelief
When things are going well in my life I focus less on God and more on me.
Scott Meier · 2008 - Matthew 25:31With All The Angels
"It was why He had come to Jerusalem..."
2008 - 1 Peter 4:11Avoiding Selfish Gain
1 Peter 4:11 Whoever speaks, is to do so as one who is speaking the utterances of God; whoever serves is to do so as one who is serving by the strength which…
2008 - 1 John 3:16Love Is Sacrificial
I am a selfish person. Most everything I do is out of an effort to get what I want to make me happy.
Jeff Fields · 2008 - 1 Corinthians 13:4Love Isn't Selfish
There is a huge commitment involved when you tell someone you love them. A certain set of actions is expected.
Scott Meier · 2008 - Proverbs 3:5-6Live Securely!
Just as the intoxicated man fails to walk a straight line for the cop, too many Christians are far from the straight and narrow path commanded by the Lord.
2008 - Corinthians 13:4-8Unreserved Love
Who are you sharing "I Corinthians 13" love with?
Kristie Ansley · 2008 - Psalm 40:1-3Hand Him Your Failures
"If it weren't for redemption through Christ, guilt and shame would have been the end of my story."
Kristie Ansley · 2008 - 2 Corinthians 12:9Before The Fall
I ran out of gas while driving down the road the other day. It wouldn't have been so bad if Kristie hadn't just suggested we should stop and fill up.
2008 - Proverbs 24:12The Pain Next Door
Friends and family battle a multitude of inflictions. Seldom, however, do we look past our own pain to help those next door...
2008 · 1 note - Philippians 2:5What Today?
As if they were waiting for me while I slept, a barrage of thoughts hits my mind as quickly as I can open my eyes.
2008 - James 1:19Slow To Anger
...or maybe the root of my anger is the insistence that my way is the right way
Kristie Ansley · 2008 - Colossians 3:12-14What Are You Wearing?
Your clothes don't just land on you. You have to pick them up and put them on.
Kristie Ansley · 2008 - Job 42:5-6The Point Of Devastation
Most times in my life God has been gracious in His dealings with me; things always seem to work out.
Kristie Ansley · 2008 · 3 notes - Can Christian's Have Friends with Benefits?
Hugh Heffner, the founder of Playboy, once said, "sex can sometimes, quite properly, be an end in itself." Behind this statement is the belief that sexual…
2007 - John 13:14Humble Hands
What an amazing concept! The Creator of everything we know and see down on His knees washing the dirty feet of twelve poor men!
2007 · 1 note - Corinthians 1:26-31Because of Christ
I think it is always important to keep a vision of who we were at the forefront of our perception of who we are.
Kristie Ansley · 2007 · 1 note 
A Focused Freedom
If you're like most people, it's hard to stay focused spiritually over extended breaks and holidays.
Glenn Ansley · 2007- John 6:15What's Your Intention?
My prayers are extremely selfish in nature.
2006 · 1 note 
Selfish Faith
Funny how we are selfish with everything but our faith...have you made yours your own?
Emily Mattix · 2005
Disguised Ambition
Many of us would say we want to do great things for God, but is there any place for ambition in the heart of a Christian?
Jeremy Smith · 2004 · 1 note
How's Your Prayer Life?
Do you wish you had a better prayer life? Here are five exhortations toward growth in prayer.
Jeremy Smith · 2004 · 1 note- Mark 3:11Out Worshiped By Satan
You would probably have been put to shame by the respect these evil spirits gave to Christ that day.
2004 · 1 note 
Welcome to Church, Can I Take Your Order?
The consumer mentality from American culture has slowly seeped into the church. Does it affect you? What can you do about it?
Jeremy Smith · 2003 · 10 notes- Proverbs 11:4A Growing Faith
Have you ever taken a walk through the woods on a crisp autumn afternoon?
2003 · 2 notes