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Resolving Conflict
In his book, “Making Things Happen”, Bob Russell relates the following story about how he and his wife handled a disagreement: “When my wife and I were first married, she wanted to put up the Christmas tree two weeks before … Continue reading
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Tagged Bob Russell, humility, illustration, putting others first, resolving conflicts, unity
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Humbled
Christian Herter was running for reelection as governor of Massachusetts, and one day he arrived late at a political function that included a barbecue. He had not eaten that day, and he was famished. As he moved down the serving … Continue reading
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Tagged 1 Peter 5:6, Christian Herter, humility, illustration, pride
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Humble Service
Years ago someone visited the church in Plains, Georgia where President Jimmy Carter is a member. The visitor noticed that the church had some sign-up sheets for members to volunteer for particular jobs that needed to be done in the … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Church, Communion Meditations, Leadership
Tagged give his life as a ransom, humility, illustration, Jimmy Carter, Service
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The Christmas Story
When I was in junior high my classmates and I all had to memorize the Christmas story from Luke 2 as part of our school work. In these days where the ACLU is vigilantly trying to protect us from all … Continue reading
Ego in Check
A six-year-old girl was asked, “Are you in Jessica’s class at school?” She replied, “No, I’m not. But she’s in my class.” We tend to be self-centered, and those inclinations are seen in adults as well as children. One of … Continue reading
Fasten Seat Belt
When Muhammad Ali was in his prime as a heavyweight prizefighter, he was on an airplane that was about to take off. When the flight attendant reminded him to fasten his seat belt, he brashly replied, “Superman don’t need no … Continue reading
Doing the Dirty Work
Don McCullough writes in Waking from the American Dream: “During World War II, England needed to increase its production of coal. Winston Churchill called together labor leaders to enlist their support. At the end of his presentation he asked them … Continue reading
Good at What You Do
There are different levels of being good at something. For example, you might be good at math in that you can balance your checkbook. However, you probably aren’t good enough at math to be a rocket scientist who works for … Continue reading
Not An Easy Task
Alex Domokos shares the following story: “My mother cast one of her students as the innkeeper for the Christmas pageant. All the third grader had to do was tell Joseph, ‘There is no room at the inn.’ But during the … Continue reading
The Voice of Authority
The cover letter of a job application contained the following statement—“I listen to what the company president says, but I still make my own moves because I know what is best.” That kind of attitude is probably not going to … Continue reading
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Tagged arrogance, discipleship, following Jesus, humility, illustration, Luke 6:46, obedience, why do you call me Lord?
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