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Almost a year ago, I wrote about 100 truths I’d learned in 30 years as a Christian. Every year I learn a few more truths about life and faith. I consider this to be one of the most penetrating truths I’ve learned this year: A man who lacks humility, no matter how gifted he might be , will have that lack taint everything good in his nature.

From today’s Daily Reflection; “Made direct amends to such people wherever possible†This reflection speaks of not being able to make amends to those folks who were casual acquaintances. People who passed through our lives briefly or barely.

Almost a year ago, I wrote about 100 truths I’d learned in 30 years as a Christian. Every year I learn a few more truths about life and faith. I consider this to be one of the most penetrating truths I’ve learned this year: A man who lacks humility, no matter how gifted he might be , will have that lack taint everything good in his nature.

for the sake of all Creation Chosen for privilege or commitment and responsibility Are being a/the chosen people an entitlement & privilege or a commitment and responsibility? I am beginning to understand that this is the most crucial issues corrupting and distorting the experience by many Jewish

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“Made direct amends to such people wherever possible, except when to do so would injure them or others.†First Things First - changing wherever to whenever gives a different meaning… The Very Spirit; “The readiness to take the full consequences of our past acts, and to take responsibility for the well-being of others at the same time, is the very spirit of Step Nine.†Full consequences.

This past week, we were overwhelmingly blessed by a couple of gifts from friends. On more levels than I can even enumerate, these particular presents spoke to my heart of sacrificial love and Christ-like generosity on the part of the human givers.

This morning I write to you via Google Chrome--how does it look?In Ethics 101, there is a common example for legitimate 'harm' to be done for a greater good (this is distinct from, but related to, the question whether the ends always justify the means).

I am saddened for those who have suffered because of Gustav. I am concerned for those of us in my own state who may suffer because of Hannah. Hurricanes can cause massive destruction that sometimes takes years to rebuild, but hurricanes also afford us a great lesson: We Are Not In Control.

Peter winced.  It was almost his turn.  Mentally, he kicked himself for not having remembered to arrange for a basin of water at the door.  Foot-washing was necessary in Palestine.  The streets were dusty and people wore sandals without socks or stockings. It was a mark of honor for a host to provide a slave to wash a guest’s feet.