Infidelity is a gut-wrenching betrayal that can rip the very fabric of a relationship. In an ideal world, every person who is caught cheating is supposed to be instantly sorry and remorseful. Oh well, welcome to planet Earth, where many cheaters react in anger when caught, leaving you feeling confused, frustrated, and even guilty. It’s …
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2 Chronicles 7:14:"If my people who are called by my name humble themselves, and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and heal their land."Isaiah 55:7:"Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man...
Have you ever noticed that women tend to pray more than men? I don’t know if that’s the case in your church and surroundings, but it’s been so in mine. Call a prayer meeting and more women than men…
“You’re so defensive!” says Manipulator. “You have to learn to take honest feedback better.” “You’re so defensive!” Manipulation I call this a manipulation because the person making the statement effectively turns our attention away from what they said or did to your response. They have changed the subject from their misbehavior to your reaction to … Continue reading "“You’re so defensive!” Manipulation"
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Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you knew you were wrong, but instead of owning up to it, you pointed fingers at others? We have all been there. It is a human tendency to shield ourselves from the discomfort of admitting our mistakes. However, this behavior is...
Image of Adolf Hitler. (Picture from Wallpapers.com)In 1933, a man from Austria of modest origins ascended to the position of Chancellor in Germany. He was the driving force behind the Nazi Party, which propagated extensive propaganda vilifying the Jewish population.Adolf Hitler, characterized by his creative intellect but ruthless authoritarianism, played...
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Do you ever find yourself struggling with pride in your daily life as a Christian? It is a common challenge we all face. In the bustling world we live in, humility can sometimes feel like a scarce commodity. However, the Book of Obadiah offers valuable insights into the dangers of...
Pride is the root of all evil. It is the first and most severe sin ever committed in history. We cannot love God and be proud at the same time. He hates those who want to be higher than anyone or above Him.Moreover, pride is turning away from God and...
“Though the Lord is on high, Yet He regards the lowly; But the proud He knows from afar” (Psalms 138:6). In Isaiah 14, the Prophet wrote about the fall of Babylon, the fall of the king of Babylon a…
It stings to be overlooked—especially when you’re good at what you do. Benedict Arnold’s name is synonymous with treason. He was the American Revolution’s Judas. When we were kids…
There are some statements a leader makes which originate in pride. “Pride goes before destruction…” Proverbs 16:18
Hello World, Following the immensely popular Seven Deadly Sins movies—Lust, Envy, Wrath and Greed—Lifetime continues the anthology with a new sin and new movie, Pride: A Seven Deadly Sins Story. Executive produced by T.D. Jakes, Derrick Williams and Shaun Robinson, and inspired by actual events, the movie centers on the story of a famous bakery owner and reality TV star Birdie Moore […]
And Pharaoh hardened his heart at this time also, neither would he let the people go. -Exodus 8:32, KJV Cheaters become cheaters by going down “The Road of Bad Choices.” They have hard hearts because they have chosen to harden their hearts just as Pharaoh did. I make this point for two reasons: 1) I suspect … Continue reading “The Road of Bad Choices”
Nebuchadnezzar II, the Neo-Babylonian Empire’s second king, was the most famous king of the Chaldeans, a people whom Jeremiah called “an ancient nation” (Jer. 5:15). As king, Nebuchadnezzar brought…
By Elizabeth Prata I saw this arresting photo on Twitter. It’s from History Defined: Hellenistic period: 323 B.C.E. and the rise of Augustus in Rome in 31 B.C.E The first thing I thought was,…
Samson was one of the most powerful men of his time, but when he fell for Delilah and her tricks became too much to handle, it all came crashing down. His strength gone from him like water through a sieve – not only did she steal away what little he had left, but even more
“Have it your way” was the Burger King slogan for forty years. However, it was changed. Their new slogan is “Be Your Way.” Why the change? ...
It’s recorded in the Bible that Peter the Apostle experienced the two opposite attitudes of humility and pride. Through those experiences, he learned firsthand
Have you hit a dry patch? Do you feel stymied in your writing or life? Or writing life? God used this 400-year old poem to restore my soul.
Revive Our Hearts(Photo: Unsplash) Editor’s note: During this month in which “pride” is in the spotlight, this guest post from Kelly Needham reminds us that pride is not something to be celebrated but a danger lurking deep within us all. —Laura Elliott The danger of an iceberg is not its great strength,...