Religion

 “I will be careful to lead a blameless life.” (Psalm 101:2). This was some goal the Psalmist had for his life. But was it possible? He gives several suggestions in Psalm 101 to aid in living such a life.

“… To you, O Lord, I will sing praise” (101:1). In singing to the Lord, he was focusing his attention on God.  He realized that if he were to live a blameless life, he would need to focus on the Lord.

 In an attempt to look younger, many are having facelifts. Some are going overboard. The skin on their face is drawn so tightly it is difficult for them to smile.

We cannot stop the aging process, but we can grow stronger inwardly. Paul says in 2 Corinthians 4:16, “Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day.” We may never get a facelift, but we can get a “faith-lift.”

So here we are in the first full week of 2015. Do you wonder how we will do this year?

Will we make good use of our time? At the end of the year will we look back with joy or regret?

Paul gives some help in Ephesians 5:15-17. “Therefore, be careful how you walk, not as unwise men but as wise, making the most of your time, because the days are evil. So then do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is.”

The congregation of South Fork Baptist Church has reason to celebrate as 2015 rolls around: their church is completely debt free.

According to pastor Jonathan Carl, the church’s debt has been decreased by more than $259,000 in 2014 alone.

He said a lot of people “stepped up” to give in order to pay down the church’s debt.