Posts Tagged ‘promises’
Promises
I have made many promises over the years. As I’ve gotten older, I’ve learned the weight of promises and I try to make fewer spontaneous promises. I try to be careful and discerning about the promises I make. Promises kept speak to the integrity of the person making the promise. I take the promises I…
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There are times when I don’t feel welcomed by others. When I was in ministry, I could tell that people were sometimes uncomfortable around me. I always tried to remind them that I was just a human like them. I’m not the Judge or the Lawgiver. I am simply a man who is trying to…
Read MorePromises
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…
Read MorePromises – Promises
A promise is a declaration of something to be done or not done. It is saying what I will do or won’t do prior to the occasion. I make promises every day to my wife, my family, my friends, my co-workers, clients and customers. If I keep my promises, my honor and integrity grow. If…
Read MoreListen Closely
As I get older, I’ve noticed a little “fall-off” in my hearing. I don’t hear higher pitched sounds unless they are really close. I do hear the chime of the coffee pot each morning telling me the coffee is ready. Hearing is a precious gift and I do have regrets about some of the loud…
Read MoreA Promise Kept
I’ve heard people talk badly about politicians over the years. There are some really good people who serve as our elected officials. Some are not there for power, they simply want to serve and help make our government the best it can be. Others make promises that they have no intention of keeping or they…
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