Posts Tagged ‘freedom’
What God does and does not Control
One of the expressions about God that turns my head is, “God has a plan for me.” We usually say in regard to how we are supposed to live on earth. Another expression like it is, “God placed him in my life.” I don’t like either expression. Both expressions are a denial of free will.…
Read MoreTrue Freedom
As Americans we live in the land of the free. As Americans we are free to express our opinions, believe in whatever we choose, and live as we please. Enshrined in our system is the idea that I can ‘do whatever I want’ so long as I don’t hurt anyone else. If only this were…
Read MoreFreedom Requires Endurance in Faith
We like to think that it would be easier to be a Christian if we never had to endure suffering. If we weren’t the target of persecution from a society that is against us. If we didn’t have to fight off temptation around every corner. I believe it would be much harder. You see, if…
Read MoreSome People Just Don’t Want God in Their Life
Try as we might, there will always be some people who reject the Gospel. There will always be ‘that one person’ who fights against the Church. There will always be a ‘group’ that thinks they know better than the clergy. There will always be because there has always been. The Lord said to the Jews…
Read MoreGive no Offense
The current trend in society of being offended by everything with which we disagree can be overwhelming. It seems like we can’t say anything to anyone without fear of offending them. What makes this especially difficult as Christians is our invitation to give no offense. Brethren, if someone says to you, “This has been offered…
Read MoreContext Matters
Many years ago, slaver owners used the Scriptures to defend their position of slavery. They were wrong. Today, many are still using the Scriptures to enforce or otherwise influence those around them. They are also wrong. The Scriptures guide us, but the Scriptures have context. Brethren, in whatever state each was called, there let him…
Read MoreServing God VS Serving the Flesh
According to logic and the Holy Scriptures, it is impossible to serve two masters. You “will be loyal to the one and despise the other.” (Matthew 6.24) We talk about multitasking and threading the needle, or walking a fine line, but when push comes to shove, we have only one loyalty. I once led a…
Read MoreUngodly Behavior is a Choice
Excuses like ‘the devil made me do it’ and ‘I’m not a saint’ just won’t cut it when we stand in front of the Judgement Seat of Christ. Every time we ignore the joy, mercy and grace of God we ignore the possibility of heaven. Brethren, since the ungodly did not see fit to acknowledge…
Read More2026 Daily Lenten Journey Day 36 – Trust God’s Peace
It can be really difficult accepting that we have been forgiven by God. Our guilty conscience takes over and we’re filled with doubt. Can God really forgive us? As we learned yesterday, if God can forgive Mary of Egypt He can forgive you. You just need to trust His peace. There is just one week…
Read MoreGod Chooses You
So, you’ve made your New Year Resolutions and now you’re wondering how to go about making them ‘come true’ before it’s too late. You plan for success. You write little reminder notes all over to keep you on track. Only one thing is missing. Is it what God wants for you? We try so hard…
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