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Not I but Christ: Tales of Humility

Humility’s Best Friend

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Dwight K. Nelson

Dwight Nelson served as lead pastor of the Pioneer Memorial Church on the campus of Andrews University from 1983 to 2023. During his time at Pioneer he spoke on the “New Perceptions” telecast, taught at the theological seminary and has written books, including The Chosen. He and his wife, Karen, are blessed with two married children and 2 granddaughters.

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Have you ever failed at something really important to you? Ever heard of failing successfully? Learn this lesson and you've gained the key to possessing an inner quiet of soul that no person, task, risk or disappointment can shake.
Saturday, May 24, 2008

More In This Series

05/17/2008
After the Thunder, Missed
In a classic biblical story one of the "Hothead" brothers became exhibit "A" of the upside down kingdom. And the way it happened is the way it still does.
06/07/2008
Two Halves to One Truth
There's a character trait of sanctification that we're never invited in Scripture to pray for directly, but to work out on our own. At the intersection of two powerful biblical stories, discover the formula for achieving this essential trait, and prayer language appropriate to the occasion.
06/14/2008
A Tale of Two Sauls
The two morally crisscrossing tales make the vital point. And it's driven home by the secret chapter of the second tale that reveals a hard pathway that we want very much not to travel but which leads to an outcome that we very much want.
06/21/2008
No God Humbler
Ever thought of the Almighty God as the most humble being in the universe? If it's true, maybe that's why humility in His children is such a big deal to Him. Consider a one-line formula guaranteed to expel personal pride and self worship.
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