August 27th, 2026
by Mark McAdow
by Mark McAdow
By Pastor Mark McAdow
Do you love pie? I know some people are “cake” people and others are “pie” people. I have a fond affection for some or a lot of both! What’s your favorite? My favorite cake is probably Italian wedding cake, and my favorite pie is absolutely coconut cream! Max Moser makes The Best!
But have you ever eaten humble pie? It’s not very tasty at all. “Humble pie” is an English idiom used to describe humiliation caused by a need to apologize for something you’ve done or said. We’ve all had to eat humble pie from time to time. It’s no fun, but it can be very healthy for your spirit.
Why is it that healthy things don’t usually taste nearly as good as unhealthy? Life just isn’t fair!
I had an opportunity to take a bite of humble pie last week. I had written a text to our weed care lawn service at the parsonage. I was disappointed in the last treatment that appeared to kill the new grass seed I had sown, watered and watched take root earlier in the summer. I mentioned that I had “lost confidence” in the technician after seeing the result (he had previously “burned” some grass in the front yard by applying too much pesticide as well). The manager I texted assured me it would be taken care of appropriately. He scheduled a time to come by and assess the situation. I waited past the time for him, only to receive a text he would be coming by an hour later. I texted that was less convenient for me, but I would come home early for a quick lunch.
When he arrived, I realized it was the technician! I told him I had expected the manager, and he said he was the manager as well! Swallow hard. I was glad I had been kind in my text of displeasure but felt like a heel. I expressed appreciation for his thoughtful concern for my lawn. He’s supposed to come back soon and re-sod the area.
Humility is indeed a virtue. I was reminded what James told us all, “God opposes the proud, but give grace to the humble” (James 4:6). Pastor Rick Warren says, “Humility is not thinking less of yourself, but thinking of yourself less.” How very true. Christian author C. S. Lewis writes, “A proud man is always looking down on things and people; and, of course, as long as you’re looking down you cannot see something that is above you.” Where are you looking these days? Up or down? “I will lift my eyes to the hills – where does my help come from? My help come from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth.”- Psalm 121:1-2
I’m so glad when we repent of our sin, the Lord forgives us – every time! Looking forward to worshipping our still Risen Savior with you this Sunday.
Love you,
Pastor Mark
P.S. Enjoy a piece of pie this week – if your spouse will let you!
Do you love pie? I know some people are “cake” people and others are “pie” people. I have a fond affection for some or a lot of both! What’s your favorite? My favorite cake is probably Italian wedding cake, and my favorite pie is absolutely coconut cream! Max Moser makes The Best!
But have you ever eaten humble pie? It’s not very tasty at all. “Humble pie” is an English idiom used to describe humiliation caused by a need to apologize for something you’ve done or said. We’ve all had to eat humble pie from time to time. It’s no fun, but it can be very healthy for your spirit.
Why is it that healthy things don’t usually taste nearly as good as unhealthy? Life just isn’t fair!
I had an opportunity to take a bite of humble pie last week. I had written a text to our weed care lawn service at the parsonage. I was disappointed in the last treatment that appeared to kill the new grass seed I had sown, watered and watched take root earlier in the summer. I mentioned that I had “lost confidence” in the technician after seeing the result (he had previously “burned” some grass in the front yard by applying too much pesticide as well). The manager I texted assured me it would be taken care of appropriately. He scheduled a time to come by and assess the situation. I waited past the time for him, only to receive a text he would be coming by an hour later. I texted that was less convenient for me, but I would come home early for a quick lunch.
When he arrived, I realized it was the technician! I told him I had expected the manager, and he said he was the manager as well! Swallow hard. I was glad I had been kind in my text of displeasure but felt like a heel. I expressed appreciation for his thoughtful concern for my lawn. He’s supposed to come back soon and re-sod the area.
Humility is indeed a virtue. I was reminded what James told us all, “God opposes the proud, but give grace to the humble” (James 4:6). Pastor Rick Warren says, “Humility is not thinking less of yourself, but thinking of yourself less.” How very true. Christian author C. S. Lewis writes, “A proud man is always looking down on things and people; and, of course, as long as you’re looking down you cannot see something that is above you.” Where are you looking these days? Up or down? “I will lift my eyes to the hills – where does my help come from? My help come from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth.”- Psalm 121:1-2
I’m so glad when we repent of our sin, the Lord forgives us – every time! Looking forward to worshipping our still Risen Savior with you this Sunday.
Love you,
Pastor Mark
P.S. Enjoy a piece of pie this week – if your spouse will let you!
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