Principles of Accountability
Accountability is a word that is heard much in Christian circles these days. This is for good reason. The state of America corresponds greatly with the lack of accountability, especially when it comes to leadership. Accountability means "an obligation or willingness to accept responsibility or to account for one's actions." I am sure that you can think of many who are not willing to be held responsible for their actions. Although you can not find the word accountability in scripture, the principles are certainly there. Principles of Accountability 1. It ...
God Knows Us By Name
The Lord is my shepherd; I have everything I need. Psalm 23:1 It seem like everyday we need to be reassured that God knows us by name. Some may think that we can handle life by our limited human senses, but in reality we are defenseless and helpless as sheep. “Sheep aren’t smart. They tend to wander into running creeks for water, then their wool grows heavy and they drown. They need a shepherd to lead them to ‘calm water’ (Ps. 23:2). They have no natural defense—no claws, no horns, no fangs. They are helpless. Sheep need a shepherd ...
Thanksgiving
The dictionary defines thanksgiving as the act of giving thanks; grateful acknowledgment of benefits or favors, especially to God; an expression of thanks, especially to God; a public celebration in acknowledgment of divine favor or kindness; a day set apart for giving thanks to God. As we approach Thanksgiving Day please take a few minutes with me to reflect on a familiar passage from Psalms? “O give thanks unto the Lord for He is good…” Psalm 107:1a What are we told to do? (Give thanks) Who do we thank? (The LORD) Who is the LORD? Jehovah-the “existing one.” ...
God prepares a plate of experiences
Peggy Steele, our bookkeeper at Children's Bible Ministries shares some food for thought. Jeremiah 29:11 "I have good plans for you, not plans to hurt you." "Last night during family devotions, I called my daughters to the table and set a plate in front of each. In the center of the table I placed a collection of food: some fruit, some raw vegetables, and some Oreo cookies. 'Every day,' I explained, 'God prepares for us a plate of experiences. What kind of plate do you most enjoy?' The answer was easy. Sara put three cookies on ...
Christ the Potter
Psalms 139:14 tells us that we are " fearfully and wonderfully made." But I am sure that, if you are like me, there are times in your life when you doubted if this was really true. However, Jeremiah 18:6 says, " Look, as the clay is in the potter's hand, so are you in My hand..."
Christ is our Potter and we are the clay, Isa. 64:8. Scripture also tells us that we are made in His image. There are 3 things that we can glean from this relationship of the Potter and the clay.
1. WE ARE SAFE IN HIS HANDS
The Potter's hand is the safest place for the clay (Jer. ...
