Posts with the tag “pride”

In our journey through life, we often find ourselves at a crossroad, facing moments that challenge our faith, our beliefs, and our very identities. One of the most profound yet difficult concepts we encounter is that of surrender - not as an act of defeat, but as a transformative step towards freedom and purpose.The idea of surrender often makes us uncomfortable. It conjures images of weakness, of...  Read More

We’ve been in a Sermon Series called D.I.E.-2-S.E.L.F. – and we are up to the second ”E” (in the acronym) – and it stands for EGO. Ego isn’t necessarily a bad thing – It is our “self” - the seat of our Soul – but when the direction of our EGO heads towards – “Egotism” – (an inflated sense of self-importance – or Pride). Pride must be dealt with decisively - if we are to die to self, we must crucify it completely. Take it out back and shoot it. Pride says “my will” – not “Thy will” - be done. Throughout the Bible we see ...   Read More