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Unlimited

By Linda Tancs

CAVU is an acronym meaning “ceiling and visibility unlimited.” It’s a term that Navy pilots use to define the conditions they would like to see when taking off from an aircraft carrier. It’s a great way to think of God, too. How lucky we are to serve a God without limits. His love and compassion are unlimited (Psalm 51:1). So, too, are His understanding (Psalm 147:5) and His power (Ephesians 1:19). Reflect on some of God’s infinite attributes.

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What Do I Know?

By Linda Tancs

Are you a know-it-all? How would others describe you? Being a know-it-all kind of person is easier than you may think. In fact, a psychology professor coined the term “Lake Wobegon Effect” to describe a human tendency to overestimate one’s attributes, like knowledge, talent and accomplishments. It’s a dangerous tendency, often leading to pride and arrogance.

The apostle Paul recognized the dangers of putting one’s faith in human wisdom. He even went so far as to tell the Corinthians that anyone who claims to know all the answers doesn’t really know very much (1 Corinthians 8:2). As for himself, he resolved not to know anything but Christ (1 Corinthians 2:2). Furthermore, Proverbs 28:26 tells us that anyone who leans on, trusts in and is confident of his own mind is a fool. Don’t rely on your own insight or understanding (Proverbs 3:5). The more you let God teach you, the more you’ll realize how much you still have to learn (Psalm 147:5).