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November 26 – Every Breath You Take, Every Move You Make

Posted on 11/26/2018 by rockyfort

Ezekiel 27-29 1 Peter 3 “Finally, all of you, be like-minded, be sympathetic, love one another, be compassionate and humble. Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult. On the contrary, repay evil with blessing, because to this … Continue reading →

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August 12 – Genuine Love For All People

Posted on 08/12/2018 by rockyfort

Psalm 84-86 Romans 12 “Your love must be real. Hate what is evil, and hold on to what is good. Love each other like brothers and sisters. Give each other more honor than you want for yourselves.” (Romans 12:9-10 NCV) … Continue reading →

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April 17 – Humble Pie is on the Menu

Posted on 04/17/2018 by rockyfort

2 Samuel 1-2 Luke 14:1-24 “All who make themselves great will be made humble, but those who make themselves humble will be made great.” (Luke 14: 11 NCV) I don’t know what kind of meal Jesus was attending when He … Continue reading →

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February 14 – Above All Else, Guard Your Heart

Posted on 02/14/2018 by rockyfort

Leviticus 15-16 Matthew 27:1-26 “Early the next morning, all the leading priests and elders of the people decided that Jesus should die. They tied him, led him away, and turned him over to Pilate, the governor.” (Matthew 27:1-2) Such simple, … Continue reading →

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February 5 – Family Keeps Us Humble

Posted on 02/07/2018 by rockyfort

Exodus 36-38 Matthew 23:1-22 “But you are not to be called ‘Rabbi,’ for you have one Teacher, and you are all brothers. And do not call anyone on earth ‘father,’ for you have one Father, and he is in heaven.” … Continue reading →

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December 14 – Humility, Servanthood, Obedience – Taking Christ Out of Christmas

Posted on 12/14/2017 by rockyfort

Philippians 2:1-11; Ezekiel 20; Isaiah 49 In 1965, the world was treated to a short TV movie that has now become a classic. It’s still beloved by young and old. Lines from the movies are quoted as people get ready … Continue reading →

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December 7 – Inconceivable!

Posted on 12/07/2017 by rockyfort

Ephesians 4:1-16; Ezekiel 10-11; Isaiah 42 I know that this is inconceivable, but I‘ve never watched the movie “Princess Bride.” There are some great lines from that movie that I’ve picked up on, and use, but as inconceivable as it … Continue reading →

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November 3 – Grace for All

Posted on 11/03/2016 by rockyfort

Psalm 17:1-9; Deuteronomy 25:5-10; Acts 22:22—23:11 You’ve probably heard the old saying, “Those of you who think you’re always right are annoying to those of us who are.” Even though it’s usually said in jest, there is a great burden … Continue reading →

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October 26 – They Should Know Better

Posted on 10/26/2016 by rockyfort

Psalm 84:8-12; Daniel 5:13-31; Matthew 21:28-32 My pastor began his ministry at our church by talking about the past. One of his remarks was that if there were issues in the past, it was time to build a bridge and … Continue reading →

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October 25 – Job Descriptions

Posted on 10/25/2016 by rockyfort

Psalm 84:8-12; Daniel 5:1-12; 1 Peter 5:1-11 How would you describe your job in one (funny) sentence? Scott Adams, the creator of Dilbert asked readers to do just that. Reader’s Digest posted some of the responses. Let’s see if you … Continue reading →

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Tag Archives: humble

November 26 – Every Breath You Take, Every Move You Make

August 12 – Genuine Love For All People

April 17 – Humble Pie is on the Menu

February 14 – Above All Else, Guard Your Heart

February 5 – Family Keeps Us Humble

December 14 – Humility, Servanthood, Obedience – Taking Christ Out of Christmas

December 7 – Inconceivable!

November 3 – Grace for All

October 26 – They Should Know Better

October 25 – Job Descriptions

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