Read: Romans 8:1-4 Freedom in a nutshell. And because of Jesus, nothing condemns me. And there isn’t any better news than that! Have a great weekend!
Sometimes I am afraid of freedom. Afraid that without the boundaries of rules and regulations; of stated right and wrong, I will go astray. Read: Galatians 5:16 And that’s why we have the Holy Spirit. He is faithful to guide us. Paul says, “Let the Holy Spirit guide your lives.” Permission needs to be granted …
Today we are celebrating with our family. Dave’s famous pulled pork, corn-on-the-cob, watermelon, outdoor games, and a sprinkler! What could be better? Read: Galatians 5:5-8 Today I will also celebrate that God has called me to live in freedom. For many years I lived under the weight of rules and regulations that sapped my strength …
Concerning ourselves with just spiritual freedom…not physical or political or national. Thinking only of our spirits. Scripture tells us repeatedly that Jesus came to set us free. Free from what? Read: Galatians 5:1-6 I will summarize the background of this writing for you. Paul traveled to the area of Galatia which is roughly modern day …
What does freedom mean to me? It means walking down a street unafraid that I will be stopped, questioned or imprisoned. It means choosing the car I drive, the house I buy, the clothes I wear, the food I eat and the water I drink. It means the opportunity to choose education, job training, working …
Freedom. What does that mean to you? It seems simple – freedom is to be free. But free from what? Oppression is the simple answer, but as I pondered freedom my mind raced in many directions. This week in the United States we celebrate freedom from the domination of Great Britian. Our forefathers gathered together, …
Read: Psalm 119:25-32 The psalmist portrays the beauty of being in God’s word. It is more than a rule book to him; it is more than a genie in a bottle; it is more than a paddle. It is life to him! May our experiences with God’s word be as meaningful as the psalmist.
One more look at Jesus’ words this week. Look beneath the surface so you can judge correctly. John 7:24 Read: John 7:21-24 Jesus is referencing a miracle he performed on the Sabbath. He showed compassion rather than following the restrictions for the Sabbath that forbid a person to do work. The healing required the man …
The humiliation of being caught in sin. A horrible place indeed. Never has a large brimmed hat and designer sun glasses looked so good. Hiding away behind the props, I find solace and anonymity. Read: John 8:1-11 Jesus words have never sounded so good! When others are yelling for my demise, Jesus quietly stoops down …
There are times when I am asked to explain myself. Not by those who are close to me or even those who are “for me,” but by those who oppose me. How do I know when to give a full explanation and when to smile and nod? Read: Mark 11:27-33 Jesus’ interaction with the religious …