Tag: promises
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People of the Word are People of Their Word—In These 3 Ways
Words have real power, for good or ill. How can we stay true in a time of cheap words, deception and manipulation? This sermon (also released as a podcast episode), makes 3 practical suggestions. These are based on the 9th command to not bear false witness; Matthew 5:33-37 and James 3:1-12. Bonhoeffer said that a…
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The day you discover the pastor isn’t perfect
If you haven’t yet discovered that your pastor isn’t perfect, you will. But what do you do with that information. Here are 3 ideas.
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How to be a person of your word in a world of verbal mistrust
Before the world of contracts and fine print, do you remember hearing about agreements that were made on the shake of a hand? Remember when someone could be trusted “at their word”? Nowadays, that seems rare. We live in a world of verbal mistrust. So many people break promises that it doesn’t even surprise us…
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Being steady for someone when times get tough [Podcast]
Being a person of your word matters. In fact, we could argue that, regardless of ethnicity, language, financial situation or background, people value honesty. And yet, it seems like we live in an age of verbal mistrust. So many people break promises that it doesn’t even surprise us anymore. That’s why I led a two-part…
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People who keep their promises [Podcast]
Do you want to be a person of your word in a world of verbal mistrust? Part 1 in this new series called “My Word” lays an important building block to do just that.
