Tag: Devotion

HUMILITY

HUMILITY

Some valuable words, common not so long ago, have almost passed out of use completely in the Western world. As a boy I was taught that "humility" and "modesty" were important words to know and indispensable principles to live by. Deference and mutual submission were common social values and attributes, whether in the sacred or secular … Continue reading HUMILITY

TRUE CONFESSIONS OF A HUMAN BEING

TRUE CONFESSIONS OF A HUMAN BEING

I've lived long enough to be carrying an extensive series of regrets, lurking and lowering in the back of my mind, and occasionally smashing into my consciousness... I've done and said far too many stupid things. I've turned aside from far too many potentially fruitful situations, and I've neglected far too many lovely, precious people. … Continue reading TRUE CONFESSIONS OF A HUMAN BEING

LOOKING SMALL, THINKING BIG

LOOKING SMALL, THINKING BIG

We humans frequently under-estimate people because of the way they appear to us. If they look unattractive or sloppy, or if we decide in our minds that they're unintelligent, we mentally put them in a certain category and treat them accordingly. Such judgmental attitudes have always been part of the human psyche, but perhaps they're particularly rife in … Continue reading LOOKING SMALL, THINKING BIG

SELF DESTRUCTION AND SALVATION

SELF DESTRUCTION AND SALVATION

Self-destruction can be good or bad...it depends on you! I'd like to address two motivations for self-destruction. Don't worry, I'm not encouraging anyone to consider suicide. I've considered it many times, and finally lived to realize what a disastrous, wasteful, sad and selfish decision that could have been. God brought me into the world for a purpose: I don't have … Continue reading SELF DESTRUCTION AND SALVATION

THE “WHY DID I?” MOMENTS OF LIFE

THE “WHY DID I?” MOMENTS OF LIFE

I've lived long enough to have frequent moments of regret. I've done and said far too many stupid things. I've missed far too many great opportunities. I've neglected far too many lovely people. And far too many times I've said "Why did I...?" or "Why didn't I?" Before you start fretting on my behalf and … Continue reading THE “WHY DID I?” MOMENTS OF LIFE