There are few things in life more precious than freedom. I’ve heard dozens of testimonies of people who have suffered under the hands of their own government. Now, citizens of the United States, these individuals are so thankful for the freedoms they have to work, buy property, and even vote. At the risk of sounding […]
Before we put our trust in Jesus, we often think we’re a pretty good people. We can even recall the good deeds we’ve done if we’re questioned and we especially like to share how we’ve sacrificed for others so we look good. After we surrender to Christ, our life is no longer about our performance, […]
Freedom has always required intentional sacrifice. It implies a leaving behind of some form of bondage, whether great or small. That which holds captive is not willing to give in but will put up a fight. This is certainly true of the country we live in. Many men and women have given their lives […]
I remember my well my desires for freedom. I would echo things I had heard on movies like, “I have to get out of this town” and “I need to spread my wings”. As high school was coming to a close, I began to get really irritated with my parents. I never really spoke it […]
As I travel around the country, I am amazed at the number of people who I talk to that are genuinely striving to keep the 10 commandments apart from Christ. Though they have heard the gospel and received its truth, they have run back to a law-keeping mindset and have convinced themselves if they […]
The LORD God has planned the greatest rescue of all times for a self-imprisoned people. Israel continued to turn its back on their God and and a result found themselves in chains of slavery on more than one occasion. We often find ourselves in the same place but as Gentiles in modern times. […]
So thankful that in August 1989, I took ownership of the sins I had committed against God. I confessed, repented and He moved just as He has promised. There have been many ups and downs and even times where I longed for he Egypt of my past life. Yet God remained and continues […]
We were not set free so we could freely satisfy our flesh. No, instead we were freed that we might bring the message of freedom to others as well as love and serve them. Satisfying the flesh never leads to freedom but instead draws us back to a place of bondage, keeping us from fulfilling […]
As I was driving home this morning it hit me that the moon and sun are similar to the law of sin and death and the law of the Spirit of life in Christ. The moon reflects and points to a greater light. It is not capable of extinguishing darkness. Even on the brightest night […]
Discipline is something that seems to be a fleeting concept in our society. We only get doses of it when we see interviews of great Olympians or maybe attend a motivational conference. As Christians our lives are to be marked with discipline and self-control. These are a gift and our strength to carry them out […]