Tag Archives: pride

An Old Fashioned Wind Instrument

Posted on July 1, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

I came across this little reminder the other day and thought it would be good to share as this week’s words for the week George Bernard Shaw once got a letter addressed to George Bernard Shawm. In a beard-tossing fury, … Continue reading →

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No Compassion

Posted on May 19, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

Our reflection today is from our Christadelphian friends. Four times, the first three being in the reading of Isaiah 9, the prophet’s message is, For all this His anger is not turned away and His hand is stretched out still” … Continue reading →

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Crowning Himself

Posted on March 25, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

Words for the Week to ponder. It is said Napoleon, after bringing much of Europe to his knees, proclaimed himself emperor. He ordered Pope Pius VII to be present to present the crown. However, his pride was so great he … Continue reading →

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