Posts with the tag “humility”
Teach Us to Pray Again
by Ed Newton on January 2nd, 2026
“Lord, teach us to pray.” - Luke 11:1There is something honest and refreshing about the moment when the disciples approached Jesus and made the simple request we see in Luke 11. They did not ask Him to teach them how to preach better, perform miracles, or lead large crowds. They asked Him to teach them how to pray. These were grown men who had heard prayers their whole lives, yet something about t... Read More
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Humility in the Waiting
by Ed Newton on September 24th, 2025
"Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you" – 1 Peter 5:6Prayer is not only where God teaches us to rely on Him, but it is also where He develops humility in us for the seasons ahead. There are times in our walk with Him when we know what He has promised. We can see the direction He is leading us, we believe He is preparing us for someth... Read More
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It’s Not About You
by Ed Newton on May 15th, 2023
“Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves.” - Philippians 2:3 Over the last four days, we have talked about caring for others. Specifically, we’ve talked about looking at those around you, showing them you care, asking them questions, and praying for them. God loves when we take the spotlight off ourselves and take time to really i... Read More
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The Humility of God
by Ministry Support on December 14th, 2021
“Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be used to His own advantage; rather, He made Himself nothing by taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness” (Philippians 2:6-7). Many people don’t think about God having a personality. Perhaps we fall into this thinking because we can’t see Him, but our perception of Him is often lacking. Maybe... Read More
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The Purpose of Humility
by Ministry Support on November 17th, 2021
“Live in harmony with one another. Do not be haughty, but associate with the lowly. Never be wise in your own sight. Repay no one evil for evil, but give thought to do what is honorable in the sight of all. If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all” (Romans 12:16-8). What is haughty? It means having an air of superiority— being someone who is pretentious or prideful. Jesus... Read More
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