The history of leadership is an interesting study. Both in Biblical history and secular history there have been recordings of more bad leaders than good leaders. Many in our world have lost faith in any leader.

Now the good news is that God has provided a leader for His church who is flawless. He has never sinned and resignation will never be part of His being.

Colossians 1:18 

And He is the head of the body, the church. He is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, that in everything He might be preeminent.

Ephesians 1:22, 23

And He put all things under His feet and gave Him as head over all things to the church, For the husband is the head of the wife even as Christ is the head of the church, His body, and is Himsef its Savior.

We will never be disappointed in this One we’ve chosen to lead us.

Give it some thought.

Gary

My breakfast, almost every morning, consists of bread made by my wife, jam made by her and peanut butter the result of some farmer in Georgia. Every morning when asked what I want for breakfast, I ask for the same thing. I never tire of it.

Do you know Jesus illustrated the Word of God, using bread, which is in line with my appetite as well?

Matthew 4:4 

But He answered, “It is written, “‘Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.’”

John 6:35 

Jesus said to them, “I am the bread of life; whoever comes to Me shall not hunger, and whoever believes in Me shall never thirst.

How do you start your day? Try the Bread of Life.

Give it some thought.

Gary

Beavers have a translucent third eyelid (called a nictitating membrane) which covers and protects their eyes when they are underwater, while still allowing some sight. Their ears and noses are valvular, meaning they can also be closed when diving underwater.

How many years did it take for evolution to come up with that concept in a beaver? Wouldn’t it make more sense to acknowledge a Creator who designed that animal?

Hebrews 11:3 

By faith we understand that the universe was created by the word of God, so that what is seen was not made out of things that are visible.

Colossians 1:16 

For by Him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities—all things were created through Him and for Him.

Give it some thought and leave it to beaver.

Gary

If at first you don’t succeed… so much for skydiving. 

-Henny Youngman

Now think about that statement for some time, because there are situations where you only get one chance. Life can be dangerous if we don’t practice forethought.

Psalm 119:15 

I will meditate on Your precepts and fix my eyes on Your ways.

Psalm 49:3 

My mouth shall speak wisdom; the meditation of my heart shall be understanding.

Careful out there. Your next step could be your last and then what?

Give it some thought.

Gary

The Paradox of Our Age #5

These are days of two incomes, but more divorce
Fancier houses, but broken homes

These are the days of quick trips,
Disposable diapers, cartridge living,
Throw-away morality, one-night stands, overweight bodies,
And pills that do everything from cheer, to prevent, quiet or kill

It is a time when there is much in the show window
And nothing in the stockroom

 A better way:

Psalm 18:30 

This God—His way is perfect; the word of the Lord proves true; He is a shield for all those who take refuge in Him.

John 14:6 

Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.

Give it some consideration.

Gary

The Paradox of Our Age #4

We write more, but learn less
We plan more, but accomplish less
We’ve learned to rush, but not to wait

We have higher incomes, but lower morals
We have more food, but less appeasement

A better way:

Romans 12:2 

Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.

Micah 6:8 

He has told you, O man, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?

Give it some thought.

Gary