Posts Tagged ‘Promise’
Ransomed
I get pretty uptight when there is a kidnapping on a television show and the bad guys are using a person’s life to extract money from another. The ransom demand is stiff. It is impossible to put a price tag on loved ones. I can’t imagine having to walk down that road. I obviously am…
Read MoreCommitment
I make lots of commitments each day. I put appointments down on my calendar several days or weeks in advance. I need to write my commitments down to keep track of them. If I put a meeting with someone on my schedule, then I have a commitment with them at that time. I have made…
Read MoreTrust 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…
Read MoreProfound Pledge
I have seen public leaders make a pledge, but I have to be honest that I don’t believe that they will carry it through. I also have heard politicians make promises and promptly break their promise. I must say that I’m a bit skeptical when people say they’ll do something because it doesn’t always…
Read MoreA 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…
Read MoreStupid 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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