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graber_89

Humility

Nov 09, 2008 20:08

What is humility?

It's a question I've been pondering lately. It's another one of those "Christianese" words that sounds great in theory but I'm starting to wonder how well it's actually understood, or more importantly, practiced.

I read a Rick Warren quote that said, "Humility isn't putting yourself down or ignoring your strengths; it's being ( Read more... )

weakness, humility, servanthood

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aarons_uncle November 11 2008, 05:22:03 UTC

Do you think that perhaps one of the greatest problems we have with humility comes from preachers ignoring what is the most obvious fact about Jesus and his "humility", and that we need to apply that to ourselves? (Which I think you have skirted but perhaps not stated outright ( ... )

aarons_uncle December 24 2008, 06:37:41 UTC

thoughtyou would appreciate this (from my Christianity Today newsletter:
http://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2008/december/20.51.html

hobbes_place January 25 2010, 20:46:00 UTC

Wow, I see it's been a while for you, too...

I'm back at it here, on blogger, and xanga... it's not deep theology, but it's life... so check it out!!

Sam

hobbes_place February 11 2010, 02:44:48 UTC

I was so surprised to get an email from LiveJournal...it has been awhile indeed! (So long that I forget my username and password :P)

I now understand what you meant during your first year at Prairie that it's hard to find time for blogging. I haven't done it in ages! I should again. Although Mogi has gotten me out of my shell of processing things internally/in written form to talking to him about my thoughts. It's taking awhile, but slowly I'm beginning to be able to think aloud!

I will definitely check out your blog. It's nice to stay updated on your guys' lives! Say hi to Milena from us.

Be blessed!
-Kristyn