My Solemn Vow

I remember years ago adding that to the wedding ceremonies that I officiated. A vow is a promise for sure. It is also a pledge and a personal commitment. It breaks my heart to see so many vows broken and flippantly ignored. Promises and vows are often hard to keep, but there are values like…

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Not Afraid of The Fight

I am sometimes overwhelmed with gratitude to the men and women who are willing to fight to defend our country. They provide protection for our freedoms. They also go on the offense occasionally to stop people who are threatening our friends around the world. I struggle to completely understand the great sacrifices that are made…

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Giving Reveals My Heart

I grew up watching my parents give to the church. I didn’t always know how much they gave, but I saw them give. They were also givers with their time and talents as well. I’m thankful for their example as it inspired and motivated me.  I believe giving reveals my heart. If I’m giving to…

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Other Idols

I remember years ago thinking how stupid it is to have a little wooden idol or even a gold covered idol that you call a god and worship that thing. That inanimate object is made from materials that come from the earth. I worship, serve and trust God who MADE the earth and the material…

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Just Obey

I look back on my childhood and I know that I wasn’t the perfect child when it comes to obedience. I tried things that were outside the boundaries that were set for me. I ignored the instruction of my parents and grandparents on occasion. For the most part, I was an obedient kid growing up.…

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Vow

I used to think of this word as related only to a wedding. When a man and woman made a vow to one another to keep themselves ONLY to each other. In fact, the wedding vows gave some scenarios where they would keep their vow – in sickness, health, better, worse, rich or poor until…

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