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In 1881, the great Princeton theologian B.B. Warfield — whose towering intellect defended the absolute inerrancy of Scripture against a generation of skeptics — did...
In 2008, surgeon Atul Gawande stood before the World Health Organization with an audacious claim: a simple two-minute checklist could prevent thousands of surgical deaths...
When a warrior marches forth in his own strength, saying "My right arm and my mighty sword shall secure victory," defeat approaches.
As we reflect on Philippians 4:13, which declares, "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me," we find a profound source of wisdom that transcends mere motivation. This verse invites us to embrace not just the possibilities, but...
Exell's *Biblical Illustrator* (1887) distinguishes these opposing spirits: the proud man esteems himself better than others; the humble man esteems others better than himself.
Imagine a bustling café, where people rush about their daily lives, consumed by to-do lists and worries. In this same café, there's an elderly man who sits quietly at a corner table, a warm smile gracing his face. Each day,...
As we explore *humility* today, let’s look at Galatians 5:22-23, where Paul speaks about the fruit of the Spirit. Among them is *praotes*, or gentleness, which is closely tied to humility. This quality is not just a private matter; it...
In centering prayer, there comes a moment when every thought, every ambition, every carefully constructed image of ourselves dissolves into silence. Thomas Merton called this...
Daniel was a young man who grew up in a small town, surrounded by the rolling hills and quiet streams that seemed to whisper ancient truths. He was known for his talent in sports, yet, beneath the surface, he felt...
On the evening of September 10, 1960, sixty-nine runners lined up for the Olympic marathon in Rome. Among them stood Abebe Bikila, a twenty-eight-year-old member...
In December 1938, twenty-nine-year-old London stockbroker Nicholas Winton cancelled a skiing holiday in Switzerland. His friend Martin Blake had invited him to Prague instead, where...
This creature of supreme power teaches four vital lessons, as expounded by R.
As the sun sets, casting long shadows across the earth, we are reminded of the day’s labor and the gift of rest. In these twilight moments, I find solace in the call of Jesus in Matthew 28:19-20, urging us to...
Exell reminds us that our differences—intellectual, artistic, moral—are not occasions for despair or pride, but invitations to humility.
As we reflect on 2 Timothy 1:7, which tells us that God has given us a spirit not of fear, but of power, love, and self-control, we must consider how humility weaves these elements together in our everyday lives. Humility...
In December 1938, twenty-nine-year-old London stockbroker Nicholas Winton canceled a skiing holiday to visit Prague. What he found in the refugee camps changed everything. Jewish...
In the spring of 2016, Kobe Bryant turned his final NBA season into a nationwide celebration. Every arena gave him a standing ovation. ESPN ran...
If only we possessed unbounded wealth, we imagine, how generously we would serve mankind.
Imagine you are walking through a lush valley, the kind that feels like a sanctuary amidst the chaos of life. As you traverse this landscape, you feel the gentle presence of a shepherd guiding you along the right path. Psalm...
In Victor Hugo's *Les Misérables*, we meet Bishop Myriel of Digne — a man who holds one of the most prestigious positions in his region...
"And Hezekiah was glad of them." Yet this gladness masked a catastrophic error in judgment.
In 1989, a British computer scientist named Tim Berners-Lee invented the World Wide Web while working at CERN in Geneva. He created the protocols that...
On September 10, 1960, sixty-nine marathon runners lined up in Rome for the Olympic final. Among them stood Abebe Bikila, a twenty-eight-year-old corporal in Emperor...
First, pride of station: the man in authority becomes "puffed up" with distinction, considering himself a being of higher order than his fellow sinners, looking with disdain upon those below him in society's scale.