Category Archives: humility

The Significance of Insignificance

Posted on July 9, 2018 by theheartseeker

July 9 “Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought…” (Romans 12:3) At one time, I had aspirations to be a professional singer/songwriter/musician. But I could never quite overcome my lack of ability… and “unmarketability.” The sudden realization … Continue reading →

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Grace in the Serving…

Posted on March 29, 2018 by theheartseeker

March 29 “I have set you an example that you should do as I have done for you.” (John 13:15) Yesterday we talked about some of the most amazing words that Jesus ever uttered. They are Jesus’ promise that anyone … Continue reading →

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A Right Identity…

Posted on August 20, 2017 by theheartseeker

August 20 Several days ago, we talked about our deep inner need to have an identity – something for which we are known, something that makes us significant in this life. But there is a problem. So many times, we … Continue reading →

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The Dress-up Box

Posted on July 15, 2017 by theheartseeker

July 15 “Put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision to indulge your evil desires.” (Romans 13:14) We have a box in our basement that doesn’t get used much anymore. But many years ago, when our children were … Continue reading →

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All Things New…

Posted on March 2, 2017 by theheartseeker

March 2 The new you… inheriting the earth “Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.” (Matthew 5:5) Before we leave this beatitude, I felt it would be good to reinforce one last thought. We must see that … Continue reading →

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All Things New…

Posted on March 1, 2017 by theheartseeker

March 1 The new you… inheriting the earth “Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.” (Matthew 5:5) We have seen that meekness, according to God, means: the strength, or power, to to be able to take for … Continue reading →

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The New You… Not Arrogant

Posted on January 26, 2017 by theheartseeker

January 26 “Always be humble and gentle. Be patient with each other, making allowance for each other’s faults because of your love.” (Ephesians 4:2 NLT) Having addressed the fearful, it is only appropriate to look at “the other side of … Continue reading →

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