Promises

I have heard promises. I have made promises. A promise is a declaration or assurance that one will do a particular thing or that a particular thing will happen.  If I believe a promise, I expect that things will go as promised. The issue comes when something is promised but not delivered. I have been…

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God Is Faithful

I have learned about this word faithful over the years. It is a good word that describes some good people. It’s also a strong word that describes The Lord Himself. This word carries with its definition the following words: true to one’s word, promises, vows, steady in allegiance or affection, loyal, constant, reliable, trusted and…

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Trust With Treasure

Over the years, I’ve become a bit less trusting of people in certain areas. I think that some people live by deep convictions and would never lie, cheat or steal. Then there are others who appear trustworthy, but somehow justify taking a little for themselves here or there. I’m thinking specifically of people who serve…

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Promise Made – Promise Kept

I remember growing up and learning the value of a promise. I remember making “pinky promises” and “cross my heart and hope to die” promises. I’m sure that I had to be guided and taught the value of telling the truth and keeping my word. I know that when a person makes promises that the…

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Honest

This word means to be free of deceit and untruthfulness. It carries with it the meaning of sincerely truthful and morally correct. I was taught at a very early age that being honest was always best.  I remember asking a group of college students years ago if they believed honesty to always be the best…

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