False Humility, Hidden Pride

Some people mistake low self esteem and other forms of false humility for true humbleness.  We see such people in Scriptures, from the OT judge Gideon to OT King Saul.  Some people think about God little but themselves often, berating themselves, and obsessively assuming others watch them and look down on them. These people are … Read more False Humility, Hidden Pride


Not Forsaking the Fellowship

In last week’s post, “When a Child attempts Suicide” I spoke about a friend who decided to NOT take her life, instead choosing friendship and hope over isolation and death.  Although she needed counseling too, she opened her heart to the love of friends and this helped her find life, because God made us social … Read more Not Forsaking the Fellowship


When a Child attempts Suicide…… a child witness’s story

How heart breaking to witness someone’s suicide attempt. I was that witness, as a child, and it happened in close succession of three other attempts by children I knew. One was a close relative, another a close friend, and the third a sweet classmate. Two children survived, but one died from the suicide.  All three … Read more When a Child attempts Suicide…… a child witness’s story


Offending the Devil

Let’s offend the Devil!  Jesus said “I will build my church and the gates of Hell will never prevail against it,” (Matt.16:18b.) Jesus referred to spiritual warfare, but many people don’t realize how much warfare is offensive.  Last week, a radio pastor explained that Satan’s “gates of Hell” are not an offensive weapon to attack … Read more Offending the Devil