Four letter words are foul and ugly. But did you know that there is a five letter word that can be just as bad, if not worse? P R I D E. Yeah, yeah I know. We should all have pride in our work and pride in our children. Those are the good qualities of pride. When pride gets in the way of our relationship with God, however, that’s where the trouble begins! I have always thought of myself as a humble person. I do not consider anything I do better than anyone else. So when the topic of pride came up, I was astounded to realize just how much it has played havoc with my life. For instance, as most of you know, I hate my van. It is ugly, old, ugly, impaired, ugly, and not dependable. Did I mention that it was ugly? I have been ashamed to be seen in it! I mean really…I drive nice vehicles, not ones that look like that! Can you say conceited? Prideful? It was during one of these complaint sessions with God that it dawned on me (with some divine help, I am sure!) that maybe, just maybe, God … [Read more...]