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Tag Archives: humility
IN TOUCH DAILY: NOVEMBER 22
Reflecting God’s Goodness When it comes to flavor, salt brings out the best in what we eat. Without it, food is less enjoyable (and sometimes not even palatable). What’s more, going without salt for long enough can have detrimental effects … Continue reading
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IN TOUCH DAILY: JULY 30
A Pattern for Servanthood John 13:1-17 Jesus told His disciples, “Whoever wishes to become great among you shall be your servant” (Matt. 20:26). In Bible times, the lowest servant of the house washed dusty feet. So the disciples must have … Continue reading
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IN TOUCH DAILY: JUNE 17
Biblical Characteristics of Prayer Matthew 6:5-8 Prayer is simply talking with God. Yet with regard to consistency or how to approach Him, we sometimes struggle—especially when we’ve observed other Christians pray and assume theirs must be the “right” way. That’s … Continue reading
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IN TOUCH DAILY: APRIL 12
Sunday Reflection: The Meekness of Christ In a world dominated by the powerful and strong, no one wants to be seen as weak or easily taken advantage of. Our culture is quick to use the label “meek” for people who … Continue reading
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IN TOUCH DAILY: APRIL 5
Sunday Reflection: The Blessing of Gentleness Modern life constantly bombards us with messages that say happiness depends on working hard to get every single thing we desire. It urges and even commands us to aggressively pursue satisfaction, sometimes at any … Continue reading
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IN TOUCH DAILY: JANUARY 6
The Ultimate Rejection Matthew 7:21-23 In the gospel of Matthew, Jesus said that the gate to heaven is narrow (Matt. 7:13-14). The easier route through life is the path of happiness, which has side roads to decadence and self-indulgence. But … Continue reading
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