Tag Archives: humility

Embrace the Blessings

Posted on March 2, 2017 by parklinscomb

Would you agree with this statement: “For this is the love of God, that we keep His commandments…” Most Bible students would quickly agree, I suspect. But what if we quoted the rest of the verse: “…and His commandments are … Continue reading →

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The Sacred Honor of Service

Posted on October 26, 2016 by parklinscomb

The world usually doesn’t use the words “honor” and “service” in the same breath. The world doesn’t like to serve, and often considers it a bother and a burden rather than an honor, when it must serve. Honor, the world … Continue reading →

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Authentic Humility

Posted on December 6, 2013 by parklinscomb

Humility is a sneered-at word. Who wants to be humble? It is equated with weakness, being a victim, and impotency. Pride, on the other hand, is envied, vaunted, and promoted. Why? Possibly because we’ve often misunderstood what humility is. This … Continue reading →

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The Humble Still Receive Him

Posted on December 24, 2012 by parklinscomb

Though over 2000 years have come and gone since the coming of Christ, some things have changed very little — “Wise Men Still Seek Him”, “Evil Men Still Are Troubled by Him”, “The World Still Doesn’t Recognize Him”, and “The … Continue reading →

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Listen to Him — Matthew 17-19

Posted on December 3, 2011 by parklinscomb

The Gospels are so full of great teachings and examples. I’m grateful for four of them as I write this blog, because it means that as I skip over some really good things, I know I’ll come back to them … Continue reading →

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You’re never too lost for God — Ezekiel 33-35

Posted on October 28, 2011 by parklinscomb

Well central New England received its first snowfall of the season — with more predicted for the weekend. Some of us are delighted, others of us are groaning at the anticipated work of snow removal; but it’s all a part … Continue reading →

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