I’m a jogger and have been jogging for eight years. Although I’m not as dedicated as marathon runners, I have found there are certain commitments I need to make before I begin jogging. There is a commitment to clothing, time, consistency, and commitment to the reason for running. Some are less important than others but [...]

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Commitment to Exactitude

Next: The Dead Sea Scrolls The Bible is heralded as a wonderful and sacred text by both Christians and non-Christians alike; but, is it reliable? Repeatedly in Scripture, the words: “Thus saith the Lord” appears; but are Scriptures really the word of God? What details do archeological pursuits unearth, and how do they shed light into the [...]

Commuting with four carpool buddies offers ample opportunity to chew the fat, so one day I posed the question: What’s the difference between commitment and faithfulness? After a few rounds of debate the jury was in: Commitment is our intent to stay in relationship with our wives; faithfulness is the practice of doing so. That [...]

Our commitments shape our lives. We have all seen the legacy of broken commitments, ranging from disappointment over a missed appointment or a broken warranty to the devastation of a broken home. Is faithfulness even realistic today? Can we depend on God to be faithful to us? Can He depend on us to be faithful [...]

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Jewish Commitment to Scripture

Next: Transcribing Scripture The Bible is heralded as a wonderful and sacred text by both Christians and non-Christians alike; but, is it reliable? Repeatedly in Scripture, the words: “Thus saith the Lord” appears; but are Scriptures really the word of God? What details do archeological pursuits unearth, and how do they shed light into the validity and [...]

Commuting with four carpool buddies offers ample opportunity to chew the fat, so one day I posed the question:  What’s the difference between commitment and faithfulness? After a few rounds of debate the jury was in:  Commitment is our intent to stay in relationship with our wives; faithfulness is the practice of doing so. That [...]

If you have trouble saying no, you have trouble! Let’s look at the perils of over- commitment and how to avoid them. We don’t know about you, but we’re both activists and it’s hard to say no. Then we get over-committed and find ourselves fatigued and stressed. It’s especially hard to say no to people [...]

Chosen! In most marriages today, the bride knows she has been chosen by her beloved. How exciting it is to know that someone has taken time to get to know you, has grown in his love and commitment to you, and has accepted you! You too are choosing a future with this man. In a [...]

Another Mother’s Day has come to a close. Since 1914 (when Mother’s Day was officially made a national holiday in the United States) the second Sunday in May has become a time when mothers are celebrated. Dozens of other countries also celebrate Mother’s Day on the same day, including Australia, Canada, China, Japan, and Switzerland, [...]

Yesterday, as I was dropping my daughter off at the local high school we had a rather startling conversation about marital commitment. We had been talking about one of her friends whose parents had just separated. The transition had been tough on her friend. Separation, strained living situations and the drama surrounding the family was [...]