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Perspective
I think the old coach has a good point, not only about athletes, but also about Americans in general. It’s not so much, “What can I do for my country?” anymore. It’s more, “What can the government do for me?” … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Church, Communion Meditations, Culture, Leadership
Tagged humility, illustration, Lou Holtz, putting others first, selfishness
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Self-Denial
In 2013, the word “selfie” was officially added to the dictionary. The practice of taking one’s own picture—and the obligatory posting on social media—has become commonplace. This is a commentary on the prevalence of selfishness in our society. I don’t … Continue reading
Which Religion?
In a recent column, Dear Abby gave this advice to someone who asked for direction in choosing between religions—“…consider which religion meets your needs…” Unfortunately, that’s the way many people think when they are seeking religion. They are looking for … 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
All about Me
I was at a basketball game recently when I had a conversation with the two-year-old granddaughter of some friends. Or at least I tried to have a conversation with her. The discussion was very one-sided. The little girl had evidently … Continue reading
Selfie-Inflicted Pain
I recently read an article that said that many Americans are suffering physically because they have been taking too many selfies. I kept looking for some hint that the article was a joke, but apparently it’s true. Those who regularly … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Culture, Current Events, Humor, Leadership
Tagged illustration, Philippians 2:3-4, selfie elbow, selfishness, taking selfies
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Knowing Your Place
It is reported that the famous actor Gregory Peck was once standing in line with a friend, waiting for a table in a crowded Los Angeles restaurant. They had been waiting for some time. The diners seemed to be taking … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Leadership
Tagged ambition, conceit, Gregory Peck, illustration, patience, putting others first, selfishness, selflessness
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Check the Motives
A lady answered a knock on her door and found a man with a sad expression on his face. “I’m sorry to disturb you,” he said, “but I’m collecting money for an unfortunate family in the neighborhood. The husband is … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Humor
Tagged greed, helping others, illustration, motives, Philippians 2:3-4, selfishness
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Self-Centered
Someone once pointed out that we spend the first couple of years of a baby’s life making that tiny human think that he or she is the most important thing in the universe, and then we spend the next 20 … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Humor
Tagged humility, illustration, Jesus, loving God and people, maturity, Philippians 2:3-4, putting others first, selfishness
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