Category Archives: responsibility

The Devil made me do it

Posted on February 10, 2018 by vincentsmithauthor

In another twist on the old ‘the Devil made me do it’ excuse, a little girl who had been sent to her room for misbehaving, was heard saying her prayers and blaming God for what had happened, because she’d prayed … Continue reading →

Posted in accountability, Judgement, responsibility | Leave a comment

Legacies

Posted on June 29, 2015 by vincentsmithauthor

Best known for its elegant and expensive watches, Swiss watchmaker Patek Philippe has also become well-known for its clever advertising slogan which says: ‘You never actually own a Patek Philippe; you merely take care of it for the next generation.’ … Continue reading →

Posted in accountability, Legacies, Life, Life's journey, responsibility, Stewardship | Tagged , | Leave a comment

Who is the real VIP?

Posted on March 12, 2015 by vincentsmithauthor

Charles Francis Adams was an important political figure in the nineteenth century. He kept a diary and one day he made this entry: ‘Went fishing with my son today – a day wasted.’ His son, Brook Adams, also kept a … Continue reading →

Posted in children, Family, Kingdom of God, Life, Life's journey, Priorities, Putting first things first, Raising Children, re-evaluating life, Regret, Remembering the past, Remembrance, responsibility | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

The cost of a speeding sausage

Posted on February 10, 2015 by vincentsmithauthor

Some years ago police in Helsinki booked Finland’s so called ‘sausage king,’ Jussi Salonoja, for speeding. It wasn’t the first time he’d been caught. He’d already copped a heavy fine for cruising the highway at two hundred kilometres per hour. … Continue reading →

Posted in accountability, Blessings, Judgement, Justice, responsibility | Tagged , , | Leave a comment