Hochmut
In my upcoming children’s book, “Humble Pie,” which will be published in October, I deal with the topic of learning to be humble. The goal of every Amish church member is to be a humble person, not full of hochmut (pride). Everyone in the Amish community knows his or her place in life and must choose to be content with that. The Bible teaches us to be clothed with humility. That means we are to wear it all the time so that others may see Christ living in us. Humility isn’t just about not bragging; it’s about being willing to do the most menial tasks. It’s about serving others and thereby serving the Lord, without needing any recognition. The gentle humble spirit I’ve seen in my Amish friends encourages me to wear the clothes of humility, too. “Better to be of a humble spirit with the lowly, then to divide the spoil with the proud.” Proverbs 16:19. What are your thoughts on the topic of humility? Do you think there is ever a time when it’s okay to brag?
Different wording but humility is a very big part of real Judaism too.
Wanda too answer your question is there ever a time when it’s okay to brag. In the Bible Paul would brag on Jesus. So yes I would say it is okay to brag on God and that He Loves us and what a friend He is to us . All that He does for us on a daily basis. Things we don’t even know that Hes doing for us.
Sometimes I find it hard to be humble. I battle with being self centered. Being saved means it’s not all about me. When Jesus walked this earth He lived in a very humble way. He didn’t even have a roof over His head. It helps to ask God each day to pour his love down on me and fill me with His love. God’s love,will keep me humble and that love will spread out from me to those around me.
The Amish live in a very humble manner and lovingly help their neighbors whenever the need arrives. We all can learn from them.
In all things we must strive for humility. Do works of kindness without letting others know. I was fortunate to have been brought up by parents who did things out of the kindness of their hearts without ever boasting, and that example has followed me throughout my life. When giving with a heart like Jesus we are following the example set before us. There is a big difference between bragging and sharing the joys and blessings that come our way. I find bragging to be offensive since it’s boasting about our accomplishments. That is against what Jesus taught. Sharing our joys and blessings is all about giving the glory to God.
I must tell you, Wanda, that you are a beautiful example of humility. I admire you and Richard so much for your ministry through books and photographs. You share without boasting, and I love you for it! May God continue to bless you and your family in all that you do! Looking forward to seeing you in Shipshewana next month.
Thanks for your kind words, Nancee. I look forward to seeing you in Shipshewana next month as well.
Always love your books and news letters , keep up the good work
Wanda when you mentioned about a time that bragging is okay, I can think of only one time when one is talking about the heavenly father and his son. The more we speak about our faith the more people are going to see the kind of person we truly are from the inside out. As far as humble goes I do this everyday; see I am a caregiver, and proud of that, I care for the elderly/ disable individuals so that they can stay in their familiar settings longer. Most people I talk to will say I go out of my way for these folks, but you know what it does not feel that way to me, I have a career to do and I have to make sure that the clients are cared for the way that they should be cared for; with the utmost respect, they deserve nothing less. God gives everyone a gift, but it depends on if you listen and take ahold of that gift or not. God has blessed me with the patients of Job, a deep caring heart and that is what allows me to do what I do so well. The joy I see in those clients eyes and face gives me the reason to continue with what I was blessed with.
I love your books and am glad you followed your dreams even though you weren’t encouraged on a family level.
Humility is not only for Amish but for all of us who are children of God. In humility we reflect Him.
To answer your question; That is a tough one. I think a person can brag about some things, and still be humble about it. I know a person that is so prideful he thinks so highly of himself that he thinks he can do no wrong. I won’t go into detail but it has turned into an ugly mess.
I just love all of your books. On humility…..I like to think that I am humble. But I do take pride in my family….and that is how I think it should be. I am reading a book now about the Book of Esther from the bible….and how people lived through those times. They, very much, had to be humble to endure what happened to them. It is an eye-opener, for sure.
God bless you Wanda, and your gift of story telling!!
Jane
I am hoping to bring my Mother to Shipshewana to meet you at one of your book signings. She is one of your biggest fans and loves to read your books. Thank you for bringing enjoyment to your many fans, especially my Mom.
Catherine: I am looking forward to hopefully seeing you and your mother in Shipshewana.
I think it is a struggle to remain humble in today’s culture. Everyone strives to be recognized for their accomplishments and pride will often work against a humble spirit.
I can only exhibit a spirit of humility if I first recognize when I let pride get in the way.
I honestly can’t answer if it is all right not to exhibit humility. We represent Christ on earth as Christians so we need to display that in our attitudes in every situation.
Congratulations on your Career Achievement Award!
My mother taught me from a young age that you give from your heart & should always mean it.otherwise it means nothing. She has always just gave from her heart because she thought she needed to give some love never wanting or expecting anything in return. She told meI’d be a selfish person to do something just for the “applause” & to be a show.i can remember wonderingat times why she done stuff when no one did anything for her & she didnt always have it to give. But nol that I am older I understand & I’ll do things just because I know it may make someone feel special even ifit is something as simple as making them a card.I work in the same field as she did for 35 years & everyday I am given a gift- I work with the mentally disabled & while one may hate me because I made them do their chore another will tell me in their own unique way they love me & all i did was came to work. Believe me every night I leave work humbled.
Humble… but proud. Sounds like opposite ends of the spectrum, but I think you should be both. I can be proud of something I have done and accomplished as long as I remember that it is through the grace of God that I can accomplish things. This is when humble comes in. I don’t feel it is necessary for others to be aware of what I have done or accomplished.
I just reread the first chapter of Plain and Fancy. I read the book when it first came out. Your books I can reread again and again. To me, this is your personal ministry. I live near Nappanee. I have a few good friends whom are Amish. A few years ago, I took a trip to Lancaster. My friend who is Amish told me what to watch for when I traveled. She told me to observe the shape of the houses, lack of bicycles, the shape and color of the buggies and the mode of dress. I was amazed at the differences. It is a learning process to learn about a different heritage. I have frequently gone to the Menno-Hof in Shipshewana. I want to learn more about their culture and the peace within.
You can be humble when you say things so it doesn’t come out sounding like bragging. I’m going to be a grandma in October. I’m not bragging but sharing my good news. I’m happy that God has blessed our family with a baby.
I think you can always be humble, even if you are confident in your ability and know that it is something that you are good at. I think an Amish woman is confident in her cooking skills, but is humble in the way she presents it and accepts praise. I believe it is an overall attitude of being and grace to be confident yet humble. I love it.
I think I’ve humble 75% of the time but it’s hard not to talk about my daughters accomplishments or grandchildren’s accomplishments, so I’m still working on 100%.
Being humble is one of.the hardest things for hams to be. I pray that I am humble iny daily life just to do for others with no thought for myself.
I think a humble attitude is important. Over the years I have found that people full of pride can be difficult to work with and are hard to please. I have worked with very talented, skilled people and it seemed that the more talented a person was the more humble they were.
I have enjoyed your books for years. The Amish life has always I intrigued me. My mother who is 92 year old lived in Lancaster, PA for most of her life up till age 18. She has told me many stories of her Amish friends. I have never visited Lancaster but would love to do so. I love your news letters so please keep them coming. Thank you for following God’s leading in your life.
Wanda, each time I visit your website, it returns memories of my tour of the Amish in Lancaster.
The smell of the grass, the silky soil and breathtaking beauty was so seductive! SO appreciative that I have your books so I can always have a piece of that for my very own.
Bedankt!
Nina
Wanda,
I love your books so much, I remember when I first starting reading amish books and you were the first author I chose. Since that day, I love your writing so much. I hope I will be able to win this giveaway.
Thanks,
Debbie
You say it so well! I strive every day to be more like Him!
Thank you for giving us readers a glimpse into the Amish lifestyle. Sometimes their ways seem so comforting and less stressful than our English ways. Thank you for all your great books.
Good Morning Wanda,I was just looking at your up coming books and can`t wait,I really enjoy reading about the twins and want to read the Devotional coming out,I try to be a humble person,I think when we do something well it is a gift from God and we should thank him,but I am proud of my family,I hope you a very Blessed Sunday
I think we all should be humble. Sometimes I do show off my great-grandchildren.
I think there is a time to ‘brag’ but it can be done in a very humble and loving way. It is always ok to brag about your children!
As a teacher, I do brag on my school kids from time to time, and it makes us all feel good and special.
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My grandmother always said “pride comes before a fall” su unless you relish a fall best not to be pridefull
I believe God wants us to serve Him without any braggign ect..He wants us to serve Him with love and from the heart.. I have a heart for serving, and it is with total love and from the heart that I serve, to Gods glory.. Wanda , I love readin g your journal and books , I believe God wanst us to live simply and keep our eyes on Him , serving Him and counting our blessings ..
I think God calls all of us to humility because anything we are able to accomplish we do through Christ not of ourselves. I have heard it said that praising God is bragging on him and perhaps that has some merit but I’m not sure it is the same thing.
Everyone should have a humble attitude. Don’t enjoy being around people who have no idea what the word HUMBLE means.
There are times when each of us must “eat humble pie” – it’s an important lesson to be learned on humility. We must always humble ourselves to Him and know that pride comes before the fall.
I to love the humility shown by the Amish..Humility in my estimation just means being nice and generous with out comments and attitude.. Yes I believe it is okay to “Brag” if you just became a grandma or grandpa. We always brag about our Children’s achievements, but not in a sarcastic way.. I believe we all need humility it is what keeps us human, and helpful to all people..
Being humble is apart of my life and I’m sure I could do even better. I like to help others in need and I don’t have to go telling everyone about it. That would be bragging .I like to do thing anonymously and don’t have the need for recognition. We should give all the glory to God. I think it would be okay to brag if it is about how Jesus died for our sins so that we can have eternal life .
Thanks be to God.
I just love to read your books. They help me to be a better person. They inspire me in my day to day living to do more for others and spread the word of Jesus. Keep up the good work. MORE! MORE! MORE!
Thank you, Wanda, for this journal entry. I come from a proud family making it extremely difficult to remain in a humble way. I strive to be humble, and I do fall from time to time. It is always ok to brag on God and what Jesus has done for us! As I read more and more about the Amish, I find that the way they live their lives, the family spirit as a community, and their willingness to help each other is something I strive for in my life. I have a lot of work to do within myself to don the cloak of humility, but with God’s help, I can achieve it!
I would think that sometimes it is okay to brag, but it also depends on the situation. Through your books that I have read, it is not okay to brag about your pride, but in the books it also depends on the situation that the main character (s) are in.
I believe it’s best to strive to be humble in our lives, and in doing so there will be times when we are not. In those times I hope it is for the benefit of others. Excited for the release of your children’s book Humble Pie I will be purchasing this for my granddaughter I know she will enjoy it immensely. She is 6 and enjoys me reading your books to her..now she will have one of her own under the x-mas tree. Your books are inspirational and I would feel honored to have one with your autographed, keep up the GREAT writing.
Love your books I have a hard time putting them down until I have read the whole book
keep up the good work God Bless you
So looking forward to the Oct book.Did your Dad live to see you become successful?I hope so.We all have to eat Humble Pie at some time other
Yes we all should learn more from the Amish. I love the way they are humble, do not brag over things they do. Keep up the great writting. Love your book! I am always axiously waiting the next release
I think there is a time for being humble and a time for being proud ..as the bible says there is a season for everything…it is when you get the two mixed up that problems arise..seeing or hearing the excitement in someone when you have done an unexpected thing is joy beyond compare and knowing you have helped another brings you to the point that you feel good about yourself you have done something selfishly you gave of yourself with no thought of payback..do unto others as you would have others do unto you..thanks for all your beautiful books i have read them shared them my late mother got me started on amish books….i have read many authors of these books i love all of you..i have been to the amish country here in ohio and we have several amish families around the area here where i am at i think we could all learn a thing or two from all of them…i also saw tonight there will be a show on amish coming back home and amish who are shunned on the learning channel i am wondering how this might work out how true to form will it be knowing how tv likes to stretch things..or leave things out
Humble Spirit we all need this it’s hard to remember this sometimes…Proverbs is a wonderful book in the Bible for guidance…Bragging to me is good when speaking of how much God has done for me and thanking him for all his blessing!!!
Wanda,
Thanks for always making me stop and think!!!
You are such a wonderful teacher for God as he has ask us to do!!!
Sometimes humble hits me in the heart when I’m having myself a
Pity party because I feel my family is giving my husband more praise when I’m the one who
Has always taken case of them and bought them gifts for all occasions, which he would never
Even think about but gets credit because I did it!!!!
I guess we all have these moments but I try to always be humble in the eyes of our Lord and give him all the credit as I am his child to do his work here on earth!!! I am one who always keeps these thinks bottled up inside myself and then I talk to God and he always makes me see the true meaning of humble!!! I truly love your books and share them with my friends. I would love to meet you someday if your ever in the central United States area!!!
About yourself, not really, but if you’re excited about something, isn’t it ok to tell? LOL!
I do think it’s ok to brag once in awhile but; in a humble way. Like if your children or grandchildren did something nice. Thanks for the giveaway. Enjoy your day.
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I enjoy your reading your books and always look forward to a new one.
I think being humble is a good characteristic, but oh so hard to maintain sometimes. As far as bragging, I think you can brag about things without being boastful about it. Like if you are proud of how your children or grandchildren have turned out to be good and and honorable, you can brag about that but don’t do it in a way as to say, ‘my kids turned out better than yours’. I think is is good to be proud of the things you have accomplished yourself, but you don’t have to brag and boast about it either, let others SEE your accomplishments don’t ask them it they noticed them.
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This is a tough question. Sometimes being “too humble” is just the opposite. Someone once asked, “If there was a trophy/medal/certificate for being humble, would you show up if you were named the winner?’ Thought provoking
I think “bragging” should be used more as a tool to edify one another. We should look to serve others and not let it always be about ME.
I live in NC but have been to Amish Country in Ohio and loved it. Its been several years since I’ve been and wish I could join you there this summer. I am having major surgery in June so there will be no vacations for me anytime soon. I do ask for your prayers and wish for you continued success. You are my favorite author.
I think sometimes it is ok to brag a little on what you have accomplished but in perhaps a more subtle way than to just come out loudly with words.
The Bible says if we humble ourselves, God will lift us up. Pride in ones self has no place in the life of a Christian. I am proud to know Christ as my Saviour but I also realize without Him, I am nothing. I love your writing as it depicts how God works in lives and it is still entertaining. Reading has made a major comeback in my life and I really appreciate the books I have been able to read.
Bragging and Boasting about what you have is wrong ,And can cause strife in any situations like Children being teased about clothes or there homes by classmates ..Grownups bragging about how much they have and how they spend there money.. ..God doesn’t want People to hurt other people his commandment is Love one another as i have Loved you ..
I so enjoy your books, it speaks so much of being humble. The stories gives me examples on how God would like me to live. How to share, how to help, how to teach, and most of all how to be humble.
Please continue to write your stories. My favorite place to visit each year is Lancaster, PA. My husband and I go each year to see the shows for sight and sound. I love picking up more of your books and food from the Amish.
Thank you for being you.
Hello Wanda. It is hard to not be proud of accomplishments. I haven’t really thought of it as not being humble. And I can’t help but be proud of my 19 great -grandchildren , I do know it’s because GOD has blessed me abundantly with them. Seems like I have to work on the rights and wrongs of this. I enjoyed reading your journal. Congratulation on your Awards. Maxie mac262(at)me(dot)com
It is OK to be proud of what you have accomplished in life, but not to brag to someone who you know has much less than you in material objects as well as ability to attain all that you have accomplished. You may gently show what you have done with material objects such as quilting and sewing, but don’t make anyone else feel in adequate since they cannot produce the same as you can. ‘ You can always get more with honey than with vinegar’, as my mother would tell me while growing up.
Wanda, I love your books and am learning a lot about the Amish community as well. Keep writing and I’ll keep reading!
Interestingly our pastor spoke on this very subject this morning. He said the word humble in both the Old and New Testament in the original Greek means to literally fall on your knees. What a fitting way to put it!
Being proud of accomplishments is just fine. You don’t have to boast but being proud is something I think God encourages. God wants us to love, encourage and be happy for one another. It’s another to brag or show off. Thanks Wanda for all you do!
I have enjoyed this website and all your books I have read so far! Yes we all need to be more humble and to teach our children to be humble. My dau. is a teacher in an Elkhart school and has a very hard time with students who have no respect for authority, it makes trying to teach them impossible with all their copying and getting answers off of the internet, with no punishment from the ones who could. Thank you for all you say and do to help others be better people
Pride can/does at times break us. A humble person who knows their place can/may be more content.
That said, I wonder if humble personalities make great strides forward in inventions, etc.?
Sometimes pride is all you have until faith kicks into your life.
Just some ramblings.
I totally agree what you said about humility. I don’t think it is right to brag, but I think you can have humility, and confidence without bragging. I think God wants us to be confident, and also have humility, because things can change in a blink of an eye. And we have to have the faith that God will take care of us.
I guess I brag about my grandchildren’s accomplishments and it is just that I am so proud of them. It is not that they are any better than anyone else. They are all so wonderful and would help anyone who is in need. They don’t brag about what they do. God guides them in this respect. I love your books Wanda and would someday love to be at one of your signings.
I have to admit I brag about my grandchildren. They are such precious little people. Telling someone when something good happens is not really bragging, it’s sharing your happiness.
I don’t feel it is bragging when one holds up a person or persons for the good works
they perform. I feel they serve as examples to others, leading them into opportunities
to follow in the footsteps of the Lord.
I would like to think I am humble but know most of the time fail and have to ask God to forgive me. I don’t know whether there is a situation that it’s ok to brag except for my Grandchildren and especially the Great Grands. Does that count?
I think we all should be humble but I also think it is hard to do all of the time . As for bragging I believe it is how you do it and what it is about.
I don’t believe there really is a good time to brag, but yet it is hard for me to remmber to be humble all of the time. I have a 99 year old Grandmother who has spent her life serving others and she never brags she’s always lived the humble life and she has always been a guiding spirit for the rest of the family. I know that I will live a better life if I only remember to live as she has shown me rather than life as I have known……….growing up I didn’t see her as much and the life I knew was not a very nice one for a child. Bad habits were learned that I’ve had to work all of my life to try and unlearn.
My beloved grandmother was very humble and I will always remember her comment about haughty persons, “I wish I could buy him for what he is worth and sell him for what he thinks he’s worth.” She would chuckle as she said that.
I believe it is alright to brag on the Lord and what he has done in your life, but to brag otherwise on oneself is an insult to God. We should always serve as Jesus did. Unconditionally, and with a humble heart, for when we serve others we are as Jesus was…a servant. This is pleasing to the Lord. I never like to be the center of attention and serve wherever and whenever I can with no expectations… In regards to your newsletter, I try to encourage my grandchildren in any interests they may have through: support, encouragement, gifts and participation. I feel it is important to encourage them any way I can. My grandchildren will have many good memories of their grandma and the fun times we have had….
I love your books. Please keep writing.
I used to love to brag when I was little except I learned that when I was bragging, there is someone always better than me. I also learned to be grounded and not let it get into my head.
Dear Wanda,
I have discovered your books and I so love reading your stories. They are what I call clean stories that are not sexual explicit which I like a lot. Thank you for your lovely stories! I also wanted to tell you that when you do the contest on 23 June that is my birthday, so of course I would love to win. 🙂
Again, thank you for such intriguing stories that I’m able to live in the Amish world and learn too.
Best Regards,
MS. Leslie Smith
Wanda, thank you for your books as well as newsletter that lets us glimps the Amish life. My family long before my time was Penn. Dutch so I have an interest in the Amish life and customs. Your books make me feel closer to my roots, thank you. Lori
Where we live, it seems that a lot of the parents encourage their children to think they are great or spectacular at sports or academics. It has almost become the norm to be boastful. Many of the teenagers have an over-exaggerated confidence in their abilities. I’ve always taught my son to be humble and proud. Not to brag about what he can do, but to work hard and stay grounded. I think it is best to be humble and proud and to possess an inner confidence that allows you to perform well without needing the accolades of others.
Dear Wanda,
I love your books you always make us open our eyes and embrace what is going on around us. I think there is a time and place to brag but sparingly there is always someone better and it is best to stay humble and take things in stride.
Thank you for your wonderful books.
Dearest Wanda,
Loved your post this month. :0) As a homeschooling mom years ago… I bought many Amish children’s books for our girls for their leisure reading. They so enjoyed them. I’m so glad that you are continuing your children’s series, as I now can purchase them for my Granddaughter! Contentment and being humble are important qualities in teaching our children and reminding ourselves in this world today. So glad to enter your newest giveaway, as always eagerly awaiting your newest book! Thank you for yet another giveaway. Have a lovely day :0)
Mrs. M Smith
I love your books. Very refreshing. Keep writing.
On the topic of humility, it should be spoken about often. It is not something that can be taught, it is something that comes from within and to me the more humble you are the more you will enjoy life yourself.
I don’t think it is okay to brag on yourself. You should do things out of kindness and do things for the Lord.
Praise another person not yourself ! The Bible speaks of this.
there are numerous Scripture verses regarding being humble/not proud! The one that comes to mind is Proverbs 27:2 – “Let another man praise thee, and not thine own mouth; a stranger, and not thine own lips.”
It is OK to brag on God–he loves us so much and does so much for us!
We can all learn from the Amish because they are a humble people and love God without question!
Love your books and keep up the great writing!!
would love to win your new book Wanda your are a great writer, thank
Enjoyed reading the comments. I think it depends upon the age of the person as to whether they brag and about what it is they have to brag about. My little neighbor boy finally learned to swim and float and he was so proud. He bragged about it. I think when he is older he will be less boastful . It also depends on the person. I have not bragged about my achievements in my life. That just is not in my makeup.
Love your books.
Bragging to make yourself ‘puffed up’ seems wrong but bragging on God and how He has blessed your life seems a way to glorify God. I am proud of my family but not in a selfish way. I do, however, think the Amish have an edge on humility because they put it into practice. I’m confident when their little ones do something special, they ‘brag’ inwardly! Thank, Wanda, for the thought provoking question. Linda
Oh, this sounds like a lovely theme for children. Being humble isn’t an easy lesson to learn.
I think it is important to try to have a pure, humble heart. This is very difficult in today’s world. I think all the social media encourages people not to be humble and instead to be prideful about their lives and material things. I think it leads to bragging about one’s accomplishments and possessions. I don’t think it’s a good idea to brag in a way that would make others jealous or ashamed that they do not measure up.
I am so glad your elementary school teacher gave you the encouragement you needed ,I love reading your books and have given several as gifts to my friends and daughters.
Wanda..I love to brag on what God has done and is doing for me. He has taken care of large and small challenges in my lif since my husband committed suicide dec 23 2012. I cant brag enough. Love ur books.
Bragging and Boasting are always wrong …. Wanda I just love your newsletters and also love your books. Books are always great to give as gifts especially ones that are spiritual. I have one that I read daily and it really helps me get thru the day it reminds me who and what it important and also I always was at the bottom all thru school being a foster child ,It was a curse for me and had to get counseling after for years. At times I feel like I am back at the bottom and then my husband will give me a funny look as he knows what is going on and then my smile returns. I wish you nothing but the best, bless you for all you do in your writing and teaching others about the Amish life.
I do rag but about others and mainly my grandchildren I think if you do something good you don’t need to brag other s already know it.
I have enjoyed all our books and look forward to the next one. My granddaughter has even started reading them.
God Bless for all you’ve done.
I was told it isn’t nice to brag and always be nice to everybody.
Not brag no, too in your face, but I do believe you can be quietly proud of certain things.
In answer to your question…I believe that “bragging” is relative to the person who is listening. While the person telling something they are proud of could merely be sharing something important to them the listener could perceive it as bragging. And then there is outright bragging which is not ok.
I believe it’s okay to brag about others accomplishments, but not to brag on your own. You should be humble about yourself. If others want to brag about you, you should accept it gracefully, but not build on it.
I believe it is okay to brag sometimes as long as it isn’t taken to an extreme. I don’t believe that one should blow one’s “own horn” though. I love the way the Amish are humble and strive to be like that in my own life. I enjoyed your email letter this month and am so happy to read that you were able to fulfill your dream of becoming a writer even though you didn’t have encouragement from your parents. Congratulations on your Achievement Award at the RT Conference. I really enjoy reading your books.
I believe it is alright to brag on what God has done in your life. I am looking forward to getting your book, Humble Pie, in Oct. I love your books and your husbands beautiful Amish photo’s. I live in Ky. and love the Amish people. I enjoy reading about their lives and have talk with them as they sell their wonderful fruits and vegetables. I would love to receive one of your books that you are giving away. I get my books from eBay and haven’t been able to read very many of them. I would love to spend a day with the Amish to experience the peaceful spirit that they have. I am Christian and I have a lot of stress raising my last grandson. I had three boys and two have just completed high school, praise God! Please keep writing cause they bring so much joy and peace to so many people.
Humble Pie is a good book for children to read . It will teach them about bragging too much about what they have. I would like to read it also.
Children , when at a tender age can learn from a good children’s book such as Humble Pie . It’s something they will remember throughout their life time. I can still remember some of the books I read when I was young. That’s why it’s so important that we read to our children and grandchildren.
Humility should be practiced in your everyday life. It is quite simple. Never, never brag on yourself. When in a group or one-on-one conversation, listen to all of the others speak and you will learn more. If asked for an answer or opinion, give it honestly. Help all people at all times; Opening a door, help the elderly sack groceries, allowing persons with disabilities to do their thing, etc. Humility is a meekness of one’s self. Remembering to practice humility at all times is most difficult
As my Mom used to say, don’t blow your own whistle ,do not brag on yourself…when people are down I like to tell them nice things about a skill or something they’ve done.. Be honest, My parents taught us to do things for others, and we do, because we love doing it ,simple things, even a smile ,prayers, a call ,card, a pot of soup ,or cake. .I always get a big blessing out of doing for people ,and I have been on the other end too ,I’m so thankful for God in my life for ,family ,friends ,neighbors and a good mate.. So many blessings. .PS., sunrises, sunsets,. flowers and birds
Humility is truly a virtue to be sought. Braggarts are boring, unlikable and more.
Humility should be practiced by all. Bragging can be very hurtful to others. It can make others feel inferior or depressed. Everyone should strive to live what they brag about, to be helpful and nice to all, or to be thankful for and cherish what they feel they could brag about. They do not have to brag to others.
We should be humble and not brag, but it is alright to share something important and exciting that might have happened to you or someone you love dearly.