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Cynthia12 said:
I do hatch often during the summer, so yes, I take my pick and sell the rest. :) That first guy flaked on me, got a message that someone is coming this way and will text before they come..still waiting. Went out and did a few yard sales..yes, I said yard sales. Talking to someone, chickens got brought up, imagine that! She asked me if I had any for sale! Yep. She wants them if this other guy doesn't show up. Yaay.
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I'm glad it's going to work out for you with the sales lady!
 
Hope everyone is having a great weekend.

Accountability Is Scriptural!!

James 5:13-16

There are plenty of biblical directives about making ourselves accountable to one another. But for many, the idea of revealing personal information seems restrictive or even an invasion of privacy. Such confession seems a hindrance to the pursuit of pleasure, prosperity, and prestige. Most people prefer to keep to themselves and not involve others in their business.

The Bible, however, makes it clear that Christians are to support each other in this regard: "Therefore, confess your sins to one another, and pray for one another so that you may be healed" (James 5:16).

Accountability in the body of Christ is a biblical principle. Church members take direction from their pastor (Heb. 13:17). Paul tells us to be subject one to another (Eph. 5:21). Yet he was answerable to the church (Acts 14:27), just as Timothy was subordinate to him (1 Tim. 4:13-16). The apostles were certainly under the authority of Jesus (Luke 10), even as Jesus was subject to the Father (John 8:28-29). Of course, the Bible tells us that the whole church is obedient to the Lord Jesus Christ (Eph. 5:24). Regardless of one's position, everybody is accountable to somebody. And this holds true for the entire family of faith--from the congregation to the ministers to Jesus Himself, who served God the Father.

People avoid accountability for various reasons, including pride, ignorance, fear, and self-reliance. This is a dangerous approach to life. Our Enemy knows our weaknesses and how to exploit them. But we can prevail with the support of friends. There is strength in the body of Christ.
 
Hey everyone, I wanted to give you a heads-up about a new contest that just started. The link is in my signature if you'd like to check it out. It's a photo contest of kids with poultry. I hope we get a lot of entries, this one should be really cute!
 
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