Category: meditation

Meditation of the Week: Humility

“Humility is to make a right estimate of one’s self. It is not humility for a man to think less of himself than he ought, though it might rather puzzle him to do that.” ~ Charles Spurgeon There is humility in recognizing the gifts… Continue Reading “Meditation of the Week: Humility”

Meditation of the Week: Self-Control

“A man without self-control is like a city broken into and left without walls.” Proverbs 25:28 Gichin Funakoshi, the famed father of modern karate, repeatedly pointed out that the first purpose in pursuing a martial art is the nurturing of a sublime spirit and a spirit… Continue Reading “Meditation of the Week: Self-Control”

Obedience

Obedience can be a difficult obligation. Still, there is great respect and humility in obedience. We are called to demonstrate these virtues to the world around us. The writer of the New Testament book of Hebrews said, “Have confidence in your leaders and submit to… Continue Reading “Obedience”

Meditation of the Week: Respect

Respect values the dignity and contribution of another person. No team, family, organization, or relationship can last the test of time without respect. “So whatever you wish that others would do to you, do also to them” Jesus, Matthew 7:12 Many of us know this… Continue Reading “Meditation of the Week: Respect”

Meditation of the Week: Perseverance

Perseverance, essential to life, means we don’t give up. We don’t stop. We keep placing one foot in front of another. We finish the race laid before us. We continue the journey … even when you face difficult and seemingly insurmountable challenges. The Bible… Continue Reading “Meditation of the Week: Perseverance”