There are two great ancient stories that offer profound truths to us across the centuries, each with time-tested ethical ...

What is humility? I know it when I see it. Difficult if not impossible to define. But I know it when I see it in another person. We are taught from early childhood to be humble. Humility is a virtue ...

“Humility is the first step in self-reflection,” writes Christopher M. Bellitto in his new book, Humility: The Secret History of a Lost Virtue. “It makes us have second thoughts. It opens us to our ...

This weekend Calvin hosted the 42 nd-annual Competitive Humility Challenge, a two-day self-abasement event in which contestants compete for the the title of "Calvin's Most Humble." Some of the weekend ...

Being a religious leader means wearing many different hats. At times, their congregations expect them to convey passionate confidence—to be models of faith and strength. But wise leadership also means ...

We’re living in a leadership crisis that’s bigger than politics. It’s a heart issue. Whether in Washington, the Church, or the marketplace, pride has become the disease of the day. Leaders would ...

Mark Twain apocryphally said, “I’m in favor of progress; it’s change I don’t like.” This quote pithily underscores the human tendency to desire growth while also harboring strong resistance to the ...

The timeless story of Mary, Joseph, the shepherds, and the angels is a powerful reminder of God’s love, humility, and faith.

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 ...

Intellectual humility fosters open-mindedness and respectful dialogue. It involves acknowledging the limitations of our knowledge and genuinely valuing diverse perspectives. Intellectually humble ...