Whether in the form of a toddler’s temper tantrum, a celebrity’s outlandish exploits, a teenager’s rebellion, or the class clown’s obnoxious antics, we are all familiar with attention-seeking. We all do it. In fact, I’ve written at other times about approval as one of the three root idols of our hearts. By that I mean, … Continue reading What If Seeking Attention Doesn’t Have to Be Bad?
Tag: Humility
Walking Worthy of the Gospel Starts Inside the Church House.
Putting on a uniform means something. Whether it’s a soldier donning his dress uniform for a formal event, a quarterback putting on his jersey and helmet before the big game, or an employee putting on the uniform supplied by his business, the uniform carries significance. That special clothing transforms the wearer from an individual with … Continue reading Walking Worthy of the Gospel Starts Inside the Church House.
To the Young (And Not-So-Young)
‘Tis the season for mortar boards, oversized gowns, diplomas, valedictory speeches, graduation parties, and the all-important commencement address. This year, graduates of Duke University will have the chance to hear my childhood basketball hero Grant Hill; those walking across the stage at Emory University will listen to the wisdom of music icon Usher (I wonder … Continue reading To the Young (And Not-So-Young)
The Dirtiest One Another
Worm dung farmer, sewer inspector, chimney sweeper, hot tar roofer, garbage pit technician, and avian vomitologist—these are just a handful of the occupations that host Mike Rowe investigated in his long-running series Dirty Jobs. Certainly, a job that requires the study of any type of refuse or animal waste easily qualifies as “dirty.” While I … Continue reading The Dirtiest One Another
From Limelight to Shadows: Growing in Humility
A little different. Strange. Eccentric. A bit off. Straight-up weird. No matter how you put it, John the Baptist was not your average guy. He dressed funny, had a strange diet, and played a unique role in prophetic history. Despite his unorthodox appearance, John had a significant following as he prepared people for the coming … Continue reading From Limelight to Shadows: Growing in Humility
The Trap of Iron-Fisted Idolatry
“With a mischievous little smile on his face [Grandpa] said, ‘You wouldn’t think a fellow could catch a coon with this brace and bit, would you?’ I thought he was kidding me, and it made me feel bad. ‘Why, Grandpa,’ I said, ‘you couldn’t catch a coon in a jillion years with that thing. You … Continue reading The Trap of Iron-Fisted Idolatry
Humility at Home
Dorothy Gale of Kansas said it best: "There’s no place like home." It’s where I wear my comfy clothes, don’t worry about hair or make up, unwind after a long day, and generally feel the most secure. Home is also where I’m most likely to let my guard down. Because I feel secure with family, … Continue reading Humility at Home
Rebuked by Blessing
Have you ever been rebuked by bananas? Probably not. But Darlene Deibler was. A young missionary and wife ministering to the people of New Guinea in the late 1930s and early 40s, Darlene and her husband continued their ministry though war had broken out across the globe. Eventually Japan took control of the island, and … Continue reading Rebuked by Blessing
On Being a Humble Burden-Bearer
What burdens are you bearing on behalf of your brothers and sisters in Christ? Health problems, difficult marriages, infertility, children with special needs, aging parents, financial difficulties—the list is endless of burdens that we may be shouldering alongside our fellow believers. But are you carrying that load with the humility the task requires? As Paul … Continue reading On Being a Humble Burden-Bearer
Learn Humility from Children
Have you learned anything from children—either yours or someone else’s? If you’ve had any interaction with kids, the answer is probably yes. I’ve learned a lot in my three short years of parenting, including the names of construction vehicles (I can now distinguish between a backhoe and an excavator!), the make and model of every … Continue reading Learn Humility from Children
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