Michael Edward Nichols

Don’t talk about yourself!

February 5, 2019

C. S. Lewis, speaking of humility in Mere Christianity, says that when you meet a truly humble man, you probably wouldn’t think him humble—you would simply enjoy being in his presence. He would be so comfortable being himself that he would not focus on himself at all—he would be focused on others and on God. … More Don’t talk about yourself!

Self-conscious

July 9, 2018

The key to loving others is believing that we are loved deeply by God. We aren’t capable of becoming other-focused people until we love ourselves first. Doing so is not selfishness or pride: It is simply believing the truth of God’s love for us. Other-focused people are humble, not proud. One of the foundational secrets … More Self-conscious