Tag archive: pride
Pride: In The Name of Love
It would be like adding tomato sauce to ice-cream – the two just don’t go together! Psalm 138:1-8 Reference: Though the Lord is exalted, he looks kindly on the lowly, but he takes notice of the proud from afar. (Psalm 138:6 TNIV Bible) Explore: “He sounds so stupid when he says that.” “I can’t believe she…
At Capacity
There are times when I think my head will explode if I have to deal with anything more… Psalm 73:1-28 Reference: till I entered the sanctuary of God; then I understood their final destiny. (Psalm 73:17 NIV) Explore: I like to be busy. I work full time and have four children at home – it’s…
Moving On
A healthy organisation is bigger than just one person. Ezekiel 31:1-18 Reference: All the birds settled on the fallen tree, and all the wild animals lived among its branches. (Ezekiel 31:13 NIV) Explore: I have held four different full-time jobs with four different organisations. While one of these jobs had a difficult conclusion, I feel…
Miss Independent
This situation led me to do something I’ve never done before… 2 Chronicles 26:1-23 Reference: But after Uzziah became powerful, his pride led to his downfall. He was unfaithful to the Lord his God, and entered the temple of the Lord to burn incense on the altar of incense. (2 Chronicles 26:16 NIV) Explore: A…
Not A Word Of A Lie
If you tell the truth, you don’t have to remember anything. Psalm 5:1-12 Reference: Not a word from their mouth can be trusted; their heart is filled with malice. Their throat is an open grave; with their tongues they tell lies. (Psalm 5:9 NIV) Explore: At the moment I’m dealing with a young boy who often tells lies….