Episodes
Thursday Mar 09, 2017
FGG-167 A Quiet Ego
Thursday Mar 09, 2017
Thursday Mar 09, 2017
What ever happened to humility? In the past century it has been replaced with the “looking out for number 1” mentality. Americans have become so self-centered, so self-absorbed that they rarely see beyond their own needs. In this podcast Tony discusses having a quiet ego.
Scripture: “..With all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another through love, striving to preserve the unity of the spirit through the bond of peace.” –Ephesians 4:2-3
“When pride comes, disgrace comes; but with the humble is wisdom.” –Proverbs 11:2
“Humble yourself the more, the greater you are and you will find mercy in the sight of God.” –Sirah 3:18
Quote: “Humility, the highest virtue, mother of them all.”–Alfred Lord Tennyson
Reflections: What can you to quiet your ego? How can we be helpful to others and still maintain a healthy ego? What can we do to remain humble?
Wednesday Mar 01, 2017
FGG-166 Bitter or Better
Wednesday Mar 01, 2017
Wednesday Mar 01, 2017
Everyone at some time in our lives will face bitterness. The death of a loved one, a divorce, sickness, job loss, or a betrayal can rock your very being and send you into a pit of bitterness, self-pity and defeat. In this podcast, Tony discusses getting bitter or getting better.
Quote: “You either get bitter or better. It’s that simple. You either take what has been dealt to you and allow it to make you a better person, or you allow it to tear you down. The choice does not belong to fate, it belongs to you.” —Josh Shipp
Scripture: “Hatred stirs up disputes, but love covers all offenses.” —Proverbs 10:12
Reflections: What steps do you take to shed bitterness and get better emotionally? Have you been going through life bitter and angry? Have events of the past clouded your hope for a bright future? Do you find it difficult to even get up in the morning?