Tag Archives: pride

Learning to follow before you lead

Posted on April 13, 2012 by parklinscomb

It has occurred to me a few times over the years after I read the stories of Jesus and His apostles that His teachings to the apostles about humility and service were of special importance in the discipleship training that … Continue reading →

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False teaching, living, and additions — 2 John, 3 John, Jude

Posted on February 18, 2012 by parklinscomb

Today’s reading will take us through three short letters written to unknown churches (2 & 3 John) or general churches (Jude). They’re all short, one chapter a piece. And they all deal with problems in a direct and concise way. … Continue reading →

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Lightweight or Heavyweight? Daniel 4-6

Posted on November 3, 2011 by parklinscomb

There was a film from 1966 (remade in 2004) entitled “Alfie”. The movie is about a sexually promiscuous young man and the big questions that he failed to ask or act on. The theme music, composed by Burt Bacharach and Hal … Continue reading →

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Pharaoh, are you listenin’? — Ezekiel 29-32

Posted on October 27, 2011 by parklinscomb

Today’s reading is primarily aimed at Egypt and its pharaoh. Egypt for a very long time had been a top-tier nation — sometimes at the very top of the tier (or pyramid, if you’re into puns). But Egypt’s stature as … Continue reading →

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Courtly Proverbs— Proverbs 25-27

Posted on August 29, 2011 by parklinscomb

Today’s reading begins in Proverbs 25, which begins what is sometimes called the courtly proverbs. They are proverbs of the inspired Solomon that were added to the original book by scribes of Hezekiah’s time: “These also are proverbs of Solomon … Continue reading →

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There is no counsel against the LORD — Proverbs 19-21

Posted on August 27, 2011 by parklinscomb

Those of us on the east coast are bracing for what the weather forecasters are calling a fairly substantial storm, Irene. Here’s hoping that the damage will be minimal; and that if you’re on the east coast, that you and … Continue reading →

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