Faithful Sayings

Accountability: Everyone needs it, nobody wants it. Or at least it seems that way. Think of the daily reveals of sexual misconduct from people who've been unaccountable for years. A lack of accountability is not the sole reason for their dishonest, abusive, reprobate behavior, but it certainly didn't help. Scripture teaches us to want accountability. Let's go to the Word of God and see what we can learn.

We find a sad trend among God's people in the Old Testament that continues to this day: apostasy, or leaving/forsaking God, if you prefer. Why do people make this choice? What would lead us to make this choice or even refuse to come to God in the first place? I think the answer to these questions is the same. Let's see what the Scripture says.

Christmas has been celebrated for centuries as a commemoration of the birth of Jesus Christ. My question is: who started this tradition? No doubt we read of the birth of Christ and His glorious entrance into the world as a man on the pages of Scripture, but where do we find the command to observe that day religiously? Where does the Bible instruct us to memorialize His birth? The answer may surprise you.

Suffering and difficulty in life are common to all men. What does the Bible have to teach us about overcoming adversity? How can we maintain a right perspective and attitude when we encounter hard times? Let's go to the Scripture and find out what the Lord has to say.

The apostle Paul knew the secret to contentment. With so many folks overpromising "peace" and "worry-free living" only to disappoint and underdeliver, is there anything that can really bring lasting joy in this life? The Bible says there is. But the answer is not found in buying more stuff, getting a better job, or moving into your dream home. Nope. The answer is Jesus Christ. How can this be? Let's find out together.