«Confessional» is used here in an affirmative sense, as a declaration of faith and recitation
of firm belief:
This — the press
of firm belief upon the present — is the great difference in Fentress's work, and it is made manifest by the richness of his technique: the gorgeous colors, the complex use of light and shade, the looming skies and horizon lines.
«I am
of the firm belief that the way God's Kingdom works — the most beautiful part of it — is that there are givers and there are receivers.
Larson and Amundsen show that the Christian opposition to suicide makes sense in the context
of a firm belief in God's sovereignty and the humble trust that God makes all things work together for good.
I am
of the firm belief that organized religion is chock full of evil, perverted motherf *** ers who take the word of whatever God they believe in & twist it to their own ends & their advantage.
My husband and I are also
of the firm belief that if someone splits a church (note that I mean a split — not a church plant done in the proper manner) that the DNA of that church will always include a spirit of rebellion because that is how it was birthed.
I'm
of the firm belief that our food animals deserve utmost respect from the day of their birth to the day they are consumed.
Walcott is
of the firm belief that next summer could be the time to erase years of hurt and pain.
I am
of the firm belief that we have given Olivier Giroud and Theo Walcott so much grief and abuse that we have become a part of the problem ourselves.
Most pediatricians and baby care experts are
of the firm belief that letting your baby sleep on a pillow can cause a potential risk of SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome).
President Mahama, is
of the firm belief that his government has done a lot in the past three years in the area of roads, electricity, potable water and educational facilities, among others.
The President said he was
of the firm belief that his government has done a lot for the country in the past three years as evident in the execution of some projects such as roads, electricity, water and education among others.
Nana Akufo - Addo, though being
of the firm belief that the arguments made by the NPP on the need for a new voters register have proved to be superior and have, indeed, won the day, he stressed that the «reason we are asking for a new register is not because the NPP will gain any advantage.»
http://ghanapoliticsonline.com Rev. Owusu Bempah who is
of the firm belief that he had predicted these deaths to his congregation on 31st All Night service in 2015 indicated that the 2016 general elections would be characterized by violence and bloodshed if Ghanaians do not pray ceaselessly ahead of the polls.
He is
of the firm belief that the government would not be able to even build two hundred (200) factories by the close of the year 2020.
George Ayisi Boateng said he is
of the firm belief that it is the right thing to do because the efforts of the...
Without naming any individuals, Mr. Amidu was
of the firm belief that Mr. Woyome should have been prosecuted alongside his «accomplices», in reference to...
and I am
of the firm belief that target is pretty much the answer to everything!
And so, while driving the two cars a week apart isn't ideal, we're
of the firm belief that given the choice between a full day in each car on the same roads in the same weather conditions but not on the same day, or a rushed hour - long rendezvous in which to grab a few driving impressions and photos, we'd take the former every time.
In economics, one
of my firmest beliefs is that you can't get something for nothing.
I am
of the firm belief that if all we are preserving is the picture of what the dog is, without preserving the inner temperamental and biological structure, then we might as well let that breed go into extinction.
I'm
of the firm belief that it's a large step forward in game narration, finally moving beyond feeding us cutscenes and expository dialogue.
This latest act of benefaction is a remarkable demonstration of Mrs. O'Donnell's lifetime of strategic philanthropy in support
of her firm belief and dedication to arts education for life.
I am
of the firm belief the danger of warming has been overstated.
The Vancouver School and TC conference are
of the firm belief that novel and fresh minded ideas from across our many narrative therapy generations (veteran and newly arrived), situated and intertwined within the intersectionalities of where we are each so located — are needed.
I am strategically optimistic about all of these relationships because
of my firm belief that good couple therapy can help motivated partners save their marriage, heal from infidelity, build trust, stop arguing, improve communication, feel more connected emotionally, rekindle their sex lives, and deal productively with both children and extended family.
Not exact matches
It is my
firm belief that whoever may succeed my father as Chair at each company should be someone who is not a Trustee
of my father's trust or otherwise intertwined in Redstone family matters, but rather a leader with an independent voice.
One example from my past that helped shape my workplace
beliefs comes from my time spent as head
of EMEA operations at a
firm where I was building experience before starting my own venture.
Courage meant that whatever the founder or
firm was doing, he or she was doing it exclusively with the
belief that a better outcome would arise at the end despite moments
of uncertainty.
«The triumph
of «America first» as the primary driver
of foreign policy in the world's only superpower marks a break with decades
of US exceptionalism and a
belief in the indispensability
of US leadership, however flawed and uneven,» Eurasia Group President Ian Bremmer and Chairman Cliff Kupchan wrote in the
firm's annual overview
of top risks.
By comparing the career trajectories
of 1,001 CEOs in the U.S. and 21 European countries, she found that contrary to popular
belief, the longer individuals stayed with a
firm, the more rapidly they progressed to a
firm's upper echelons.
At an investment conference in May, Ackman explained that his long position in the pharma
firm stemmed from his
belief that Valeant's aggressive acquisition style — and the outsized returns it had so far produced — made the company akin to a younger version
of Warren Buffett's Berkshire.
The notion that the world is complicated and full
of unforeseen consequences and plot twists is the bane
of pop experts, with their
firm belief that one signature element explains everything about the future.
Volumes
of research from global consulting
firms coupled with my own experiences as a business owner and consultant point to the fundamental
belief that there is a distinct correlation between culture and financial performance.
It is my
firm belief that everyone has the desire to write at least one book over the course
of their lifetime.
The manufacturing
firm Brasilata championed innovation when they gave their employees a new name — inventors — and not only the permission to contribute ideas, but also an identity — a set
of practices, values, and
beliefs.
Despite being just 7 months old, the
firm's already made several investments in early stage Big Data focused startups across a variety
of verticals with the
belief that extracted information from unexplored data sets has the power to transform entire industries.
The
firm nurtures a filial atmosphere with an almost solemn devotion to the legacy
of the founders and their value - based
belief system.
To sell buyers, your
firm must move through a pathway toward value
belief where you «the seller» move from the position
of being seen as an outside vendor to an engaged peer on the inside.
Part
of the answer lies in our
firm belief that a wider array
of industries which were previously quite distant from pure technology are responding to an opportunity for — and a threat to — their core businesses brought about by hyper - connected consumers who are able to engage with companies and each other.
One
of the definitions
of faith is a
firm belief in something for which there is no proof.
Of course, perhaps by returning again to the abortion issue I've fulfilled the stereotype of a one - issue conservative, but I hope that holding firm beliefs about important issues and loving real people aren't mutually exclusiv
Of course, perhaps by returning again to the abortion issue I've fulfilled the stereotype
of a one - issue conservative, but I hope that holding firm beliefs about important issues and loving real people aren't mutually exclusiv
of a one - issue conservative, but I hope that holding
firm beliefs about important issues and loving real people aren't mutually exclusive.
Having the Mormons conduct these idiotic proxy baptisms is insulting to the memory
of the struggle
of the Jews who stayed
firm in their
belief.
For many it will fall short
of a true theistic
belief, and appear too meager to serve as a
firm foundation for a religious philosophy
of life.
a: allegiance to duty or a person: loyalty b (1): fidelity to one's promises (2): sincerity
of intentions 2a (1):
belief and trust in and loyalty to God (2):
belief in the traditional doctrines
of a religion b (1):
firm belief in something for which there is no proof (2): complete trust 3: something that is believed especially with strong conviction; especially: a system
of religious
beliefs
They cited an inadequate internal review
of the allegations as the reason for their resignation, saying, «It is our
firm belief that leaders should be open to examination
of and accountability for our actions.»
They have a
firm, entrenched
belief that * everyone else * is the problem, not them, which means that type
of intense therapy is rare.
A Muslim never doubts, nor hesitates to hold a
firm belief in, the eternity
of the blessings
of the Other World.
When however to the legacy
of criticisms ancient and near - modern there is added the
firm acceptance
of evolutionary philosophies
of materialism or idealism contradictory in trend to Christian teaching, then every new difficulty, every fresh confusion
of unabsorbed knowledge, every apparent retreat
of conscious mind before reflex conditioned action, is taken as a new refutation
of traditional Christian
belief.
With a
firm and simple
belief in God which could be understood by the humblest and least educated, with a fiery confidence in Mohammed as the supreme prophet
of God, with reverence for Jesus but declaring that Christians had misrepresented him, that he was not the unique Son
of God, and that to Mohammed had been given a later revelation, with the type
of fatalism and
belief in heaven which reinforced ardor in battle, Islam proved the faith
of warriors.