Is true humility always letting the next person go ahead in line at a checkout? We often do that if it seems the person ahead of us doesn't have a lot of items, or is wrangling a small screaming child ...

Lord, thank You for the example of Jesus, who stepped out of ivory palaces and took up a servant’s towel.

My clients who deal with addiction, trauma, or family of origin issues often struggle with their self-concept. They tell me they are trying to have a “humble” mindset but the words I hear are those of ...

Humility is not a subject that has ever been the first topic of discussion in any conversation I’ve ever had. Yet, it’s one of the most powerful character traits we can possess and should be included ...

"Modesty" and "humility" are often used interchangeably, but they are actually very different concepts. "Modesty" derives from the Latin modus, "measure" or "manner." It means restraint in appearance ...

Looking for a job requires a complex interplay of confidence and humility. You must clearly outline your strengths without seeming smug. You have to market yourself without alienating others. In an ...

Many years ago we had staying with us a clergyman to whom I listened with close attention. One day he spoke of someone as “having the rare grace of humility.” I think he must have meant that this ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

Darren Bradley receives funding from the John Templeton Foundation. As the new year gets going, many of us make resolutions to better our lives and our selves. Counsellors and psychologists alike will ...