Almost persuaded...

Almost won.  Almost made it.  Almost finished.  Almost well. Almost there.

The word almost represents that which is tantalizingly close, but not quite in reach.  When you are almost, there is still that very real chance that it will fall through, you won't make it, you won't reach the finish line and realize your goal.

Promises, promises....

It is very easy, when taking a single verse or a portion of a verse from the Bible, to use it out of context and make it seem as though it means something totally different than the original intent.  While justifying your own opinions by cherry picking words, it is very easy to lose the message in its totality, thereby shortchanging yourself from the fullness of God's word.