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Comment on Saint To Satan In Seven Verses by Jim Thornber

Jim Thornber — Mon, 21 May 2012 12:11:29 +0000

Pam,
It is a struggle we are all familiar with. It just surprised me when it reared its ugly head in such a strong fashion. It’s a good reminder that just because I think I’ve overcome something, that is the time to beware of its imminent return!

Comment on Saint To Satan In Seven Verses by Pamela Wood

Pamela Wood — Mon, 21 May 2012 11:48:37 +0000

Thanks for the post, Jim…I remember reading that Mother Teresa never tired of cleaning others’ toilets…it’s hard to imagine that, but I guess it helped her to practice humility in a world which doesn’t often practice foot washing – a great reminder for me when I struggle (as I often do) with pride.

Comment on Saint To Satan In Seven Verses by Grace

Grace — Mon, 21 May 2012 03:13:43 +0000

Oops, hit enter to soon hehe Staying humble is my mission!

Comment on Saint To Satan In Seven Verses by Grace

Grace — Mon, 21 May 2012 03:13:10 +0000

Awesome post. Thanks. God has been ministering to me about Peter lately. I know I can go from saint to satan in a matter of minutes also!Staying humble is

Comment on Saint To Satan In Seven Verses by Men of Mud

Men of Mud — Sun, 20 May 2012 14:03:46 +0000

Very nice post. It reminds me to keep serving but to rely in the Lord so I do not become proud. Thanks for posting.

http://menofmud.org

Comment on Saint To Satan In Seven Verses by Jim Thornber

Jim Thornber — Sun, 20 May 2012 12:03:34 +0000

Thanks, Eryka! I like the way you phrased the “feeling of entitlement” takes us from meek to mean. I can’t add anything to that!

Comment on Saint To Satan In Seven Verses by Eryka

Eryka — Sun, 20 May 2012 10:52:28 +0000

Praise God!
This is so awesome. We don’t think about how the smallest things can turn us into demons. It’s that minute feeling of entitlement that takes the meek and turn them into the mean, lol. This was awesome. Thank you for sharing!!!!

http://ithinkSEWiam.wordpress.com

Comment on Nothing Is Wasted by Spreading Your Abundance « Christianity 201

Spreading Your Abundance « Christianity 201 — Sat, 05 May 2012 22:00:45 +0000

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Comment on No More False Positive Confessions by Jim Thornber

Jim Thornber — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 22:27:44 +0000

Beth,
I don’t go out of my way to offend someone who can’t handle the whole answer, but I’ll admit that I’ve taken some weird pleasure in making people uncomfortable with both my answer to their question and my sharper answer to the surprise they show to my honesty. I try not to do that, but sometime the devil in me speaks before the Holy Spirit in me is given the chance to edit (Did you catch that I took not responsibility in that one?)!

Comment on No More False Positive Confessions by Jim Thornber

Jim Thornber — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 22:24:49 +0000

Deby,

Thanks for your reply, especially the part about leaving the adolescence of our relationship for a more mature level. Spot on. I’m also learning not to take offense at people who flippantly say, “How are you?” when they really mean no more than “Good morning” or simply “Hello.” Those who know me may really want to know, but I still make the error of giving an honest answer to a disinterested question. Sigh. But I’m learning. Slowly.