A Big Vow

  I have made big promises over the years. I learned a long time ago that God doesn’t require that I make a vow, but if I make one, I would be wise to keep it. I think the Lord listens to my promises. I don’t remember making big vows to the Lord, but I…

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Strong Commitment

  My grandparents were husband and wife for nearly 70 years. They modeled what commitment looks like in marriage. They survived the Great Depression, multiple wars and 8 children. They were committed to each other. They eloped on Christmas day many years ago. I sometimes think of how deeply they were committed. Their wedding was…

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Stupid Vow

There’s a comedian that does a show called: “You Can’t Fix Stupid” and it’s quite a colorful look at some of the stupid things we say or do. (Caution: The TV version is still a bit offensive.) I will admit that I’ve done a lot of stupid things in my life. I won’t start naming…

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Follow Through

I’ve heard these two words in many instances. The first one is most recent when I was playing golf with my friends from college. My form is all off and I’ve embraced the fact that I’m a “hacker” rather than a golfer. One of the guys reminded me to follow through. I’ve also heard that…

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Compliment

I love to receive a compliment even though it is awkward sometimes. I am often at a loss for words when someone pays me a nice thoughtful compliment. I really believe everyone enjoys hearing a nice compliment that is very genuine and thought out. A compliment is defined as “a polite expression of praise or…

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Lived Out Lesson

I still remember object lessons that taught great truth to me even as a young kid. The truth sticks a bit better with me if I can visualize it. I believe the Lord teaches me truth in that way sometimes as well. Hosea was a prophet that lived out the object lesson for the people…

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