If Nāgārjuna, the great Madhyamaka Buddhist philosopher, is known for anything, it’s his doctrine of the emptiness (śūnyatā) of all …Continue reading →| Love of All Wisdom
I asked God for advice, and he said, “OK. Change.” I replied, “No, no, there you go again misunderstanding my requests!” Warning: If you ask God for guidance, he’s going to tell you to change. This is why prayer is so … Continue reading → The post Warning: Prayer Is Dangerous! first appeared on Mitch Teemley.| Mitch Teemley
Topic: humility, pride, selfishnessText: Philippians 2:1-16Takeaway: Think others first. TENSION I was driving down the 202 the other day with my family in the car during rush hour, and we are in the HOV lane. Because anytime I have the chance to get in that lane and move past all... The post SERMON: From Selfish to Selfless | Philippians 2 appeared first on Pro Preacher.| Pro Preacher
It’s strange to think of humility as one of the markers of future success, but it is. Without it, we don’t realise how much we still have to learn, and we miss cues which could set us on a better path. I enjoyed re-reading this post from April 2022, and hope you do as well. […] The post Refresh: Conscious Incompetence – On Knowing What We Don’t Know appeared first on Brian Harris.| Brian Harris
A posture of humility and meekness is necessary for the Christian life. Afterall, how can you confess your sin and place all your confidence in Jesus Christ (rather than yourself) if you have never been humbled? Imagine a proud man (or woman) walking into God's presence. That's just laughable and silly.| Living Theologically
Philanthropists should learn from the late John Bogle’s humility and localism. Because of his selfless business decisions, we had one less billionaire philanthropist and millions more middle-class givers spread throughout the world.| Philanthropy Daily
All summer, I’ve been chipping away at my next book, which is a practical exploration of a single pregnant verse of Scripture: Micah 6:8. He has told you, O mortal, what is good;and what does the LORD require of youbut to do justice, and to love kindness,and to walk humbly with your God? After mulling … Continue reading You can’t think your way out→| joshuamcnall.com
Mikel Herrington is a veteran of both AmeriCorps and the Peace Corps. We explore curiosity as the underpinning that brings people into civil service, reciprocal curiosity across cultural and experiential divides, humility, humor, how service allows room for listening, and why someone might carry a pecan for years...| CHOOSE TO BE CURIOUS
How a leader takes responsibility: They admit fallibility. They ask forgiveness. They explicitly create space for speaking up. And they mean it! It’s almost like #TedLasso has been studying The Fearless Organization. Chapter 7, The Leader’s Toolkit, to be precise. If only. But the message is there and that’s what counts.| Amy C. Edmondson
One of the interesting, seemingly contradictory, things about Christianity is that it is both very simple and deeply complex. The basics of following God are easily grasped once He opens your mind to understand, and at the same time there’s so much depth to His truth that you’ll never exhaust the possibility for learning more. … Read more The Depth and the Simplicity of Christ| Like An Anchor
Transgender identity raises a variety of interesting philosophical questions, and on an issue this controversial, the answers to those questions will necessarily be controversial too. I recently fo…| Love of All Wisdom
Many know about Jesus, but few truly know Him. This is the story of one man’s desperate, imperfect, and sacred pursuit to recognize the Savior’s face—and be recognized in return.| Public Square Magazine
I could see peace instead of this. ~A Course in MiraclesA friend of mine some years ago had worked very hard to get to a position of success. He had a good job and was| Galen Pearl
I enjoyed rereading todays refresh post. Number 5, “Silence releases us from the oppressive bondage of always having to have the last word” resonates with me, and I think it has something to say to us during challenging times. It’s a short post. Hope you enjoy it. Refresh: 10 Reasons why Silence is Golden We […]| Brian Harris
Faith and doubt don’t have to pull you apart. When the heart is sincere, humble, open, and willing, questions can lead not to fear—but to revelation, clarity, and lasting peace.| Public Square Magazine
I shot out of the wombclutching a ticket out of townand have never since looked back.Any road ahead, I thought. Forgetthe names, the places and faces,be a mover. And now I just linger, embracing th…| the Book of Pain
The crisis point comes to every one of us when it comes to following Jesus. We see it most clearly in Mark 14. In reading its words, we find out about those who are all-in for Him and those who have their doubts about Him. The Savior is at a table in a house in […]| GGWO Church Baltimore
Learning to lean into the opportunities for humility In childhood Sunday School classes, we sang “Humble Thyself in the Sight of the Lord” in a perfect two-part round that sent chills down my spine, but I don’t ever remember any teacher ever teaching on humility. The Fruit of the Spirit, yes. Being loving, courageous, evangelistic […] The post I Probably Think I’m Better Than You first appeared on Amy Medina.| Amy Medina
You add one and remove one,it’s the natural course of things.What you seek is the fairytale balance(none too many, none too few)so that as you near division by zero: infinity,that gift of gif…| the Book of Pain
The Dao De Jing teaches that nothing is more soft and yielding than water, and yet nothing is more powerful. Water yields without resistence when pushed, yet simply by following its intrinsic nature, water carves out great canyons, wears down intransigent rocks, cascades through quicksilver rapids, and plunges over thundering waterfalls. People think that softness […]| Galen Pearl
As I was reading Galatians a couple weeks ago, I was struck by how much Paul packs into those first couple sentences of the letter. He introduces himself, explains his qualifications for writing to…| Like An Anchor
This story about a tiger and a crow some days ago that I think it teaches that true greatness does not come from dominance.| Wise & Shine
I sincerely appreciate Professor Levy’s continued engagement with my work. I’ll keep things short this time by offering direct responses to crucial passages in his reply (2024b). There are four of…| Social Epistemology Review and Reply Collective
by Sarah Lovett In the pursuit of knowledge, Christians face the temptation of pride in their intellectual powers. However, a clear awareness of their depravity should lead believers to see that all of their knowledge is merely an extension of God’s grace. In fact, because of humankind’s fall into sin, men and women need the […]| Helwys Society Forum
1What would it have matteredthe Name You chose?And yet You chose the one that was perfect. 2The only truth I knowis that Truths are many,the most important beingthat there is only One. Thank you fo…| the Book of Pain
He thought the best thing the Edna McConnell Clark Foundation could do was find a few good nonprofits that were doing sensible things, and bring them whatever help they needed.| the Giving Review
Jesus walks on water – Julius von Klever 1850-1924 Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. 1 Peter 5:8…| Veil of Veronica
The first poem was—with great love and admiration—written for Mme. Ulfet Mustafa, a wonderful, darling lady who long ago took into her heart and home a young, foolish, and very bad French-speaking …| the Book of Pain
That low lying storm cloud that hangs over you can’t master the light of Christ that raises you.| Ann Voskamp
It doesn’t sit very well with many modern readers, including myself, to put a high value on shame. We often find shame to be something that cripples us, makes us burn with embarrassment in a …| Love of All Wisdom
1 Spring hope from winter despair,I think, as the leaves begin to turn.What sprouts is a qualityof the heart, just knowing. 2 I am more through Youin Your merest breath,than I am through mein my deepest wish.Breathe on. Two poems … Continue reading →| the Book of Pain
Through it all, please,after every stone is liftedand every grade leveled,after every tear is weptand everything put in its place,let me sing not of discipline(as weighty as that is)but of something lighter,as light as it can be,and broader and louder,from … Continue reading →| the Book of Pain
He was too humble to make it obvious, but with context and analysis, it's clear that the apostle Matthew was among the most Christ-like men who ever lived.| Mormon History
We’re called to imitate Frodo's mercy and humility as we walk through this American political Mordor.| Christ and Pop Culture
Active listening is a skill that many managers struggle with. It's essential for creating a productive, friendly, and respectful workplace| Risely
A theme throughout C.S. Lewis’ Chronicles of Narnia series is the idea that Aslan (the analog for Jesus in the series) is “not a tame lion.” This phrase generally conveys that Aslan (and by extension God) is not what we might expect or even want. Mr. Beaver, when asked if Aslan is safe replies, “Who said anything about safe? ‘Course he isn’t safe. But he’s good.” Lewis here captures what is sometimes called the terror The post He’s Not a Tame Lion appeared first on Conciliar...| Conciliar Post
"We know God by having an open mind," Pope Francis recently said. "Each of us must look into our hearts." It seems a day does not pass when there's not a new qu| The Mindful Word
Reading Time: 4 minutes By Marianne Clyde Today, I am noticing the craziness of reactivity and judgment in online conversations. No, it’s not new. However, it does seem| USA Daily Standard
It comes as no surprise to me that as the time of the Cross draws near Jesus purposed to instruct His followers in the areas of faith and prayer. We read again about how He wondered aloud: “… When the Son of Man comes, will He find faith on the earth?” (Luke 18:8). In Luke […]| GGWO Church Baltimore
I grew up when and where everyone knew you, so youcouldn’t get away with much, although not for the trying.It was a world of mom-cooked meals, raucous card games,nightly novenas, and mass eve…| the Book of Pain
Horses are a wonderful breed of animal—sleek, sure-footed, tireless, gentle, majestic, and patient. The horse is often the illustration of humility or meekness, which is “power under control.” We are called to be like them in the sense of being humble and allowing God to direct our lives. He said, “I will instruct you and […]| The Northwest Connection
That low lying storm cloud that hangs over you can’t master the light of Christ that raises you.| Ann Voskamp
Be humble or be humbled. There’s no in between. – Jackie Hill Perry| SermonQuotes
Contrary to reported by many media, I did not say I felt 'lost' over my life's work. I explain here my own inner searching regarding the potential horror of catastrophes following our progress in AI and tie it to a possible understanding of the pronounced disagreements among top AI researchers about major AI risks, particularly the existential ones. We disagree strongly despite being generally rational colleagues that share humanist values: how is that possible? I will argue that we need more...| Yoshua Bengio