Posts with the category “freedom”

What has caused you pain in this life? Not just physical pain but a deep agonizing, gnawing discomfort. Have you ever been there? Are you experiencing that degree of pain today? It is that type of pain that can leave one bent over.If you feel bent over today, I would like to introduce you to a nameless woman in (Luke 10:10-13 NIV). This unnamed woman had spent 18 years afflicted, crippled by a spi...  Read More

As a child, it was easy for me to see that the Bible was full of rules. One of the first things I learned growing up was the Ten Commandments. A set of rules. It was difficult for me to understand why God, spoken of with love and reverence, wanted me to follow so many rules.Fast forward a little more than thirty years. As parents, my husband and I set rules for our children—some of which I expect ...  Read More

"…Proclaim liberty throughout all the land unto all inhabitants thereof…” (Leviticus 25:10 KJV).These words were engraved on the Liberty Bell over 270 years ago. Today the Liberty Bell and the words inscribed on it serve as a renowned emblem of freedom for our nation.  Those exact words were first penned by Moses more than 3,000 years ago when the LORD decreed there would be a year of Jubilee ever...  Read More

Imagine a world without the knowledge of God. Without the guidance of the Bible, the commandments, and Jesus Christ's sacrifice, our lives would lack direction. If we had no understanding of a creator or our purpose on earth, there would be little hope for our temporary and eternal existence. Fortunately, our loving Father desires better for his children.“My son, do not forget my teaching, but kee...  Read More

Because the movie Braveheart is a favorite of both my husband and son, I have walked through the living room while they watch it and seen bits and pieces time after time. The portion that stands out is when William Wallace, played by Mel Gibson, lifts his fist and loudly proclaims, “Freeee-----duuu----mmm!” I bet spell check will love that.There is a verse in the Bible that says, “Stand fast there...  Read More

What is freedom? Is it flying the Red, White, and Blue flag and having a cookout in the backyard to celebrate? What does freedom look like to you?Freedom can mean many things to different people, for example, a prisoner being released from prison, being allowed to worship God openly, or living free because of others that have fought for freedom.Freedom is much more than our circumstances! The apos...  Read More

Does fear hold you back from being free and believing scriptures that tell you otherwise?  Scriptures tell us to “fear not” about 365 times in the Bible. I must remind myself that God wants to give me freedom in this area of my life and continue using the skills I learned through counseling. The devil will do whatever he can to steal your freedom and keep you in bondage.“The thief comes only to st...  Read More

What’s the catch? That is the question I ask myself whenever I am told something is free. The cynic in me assumes that “free” will cost me something sooner or later. It usually costs me more than I want to pay. We all want to be free from the “catch.” We all want to be liberated.All men long to be free. Our country was founded on that idea. Freedom led our ancestors to leave their homes and famili...  Read More

Have you ever heard someone say, “There is freedom in surrender”?  How can that be? From a worldly perspective, those two words are contradictory, but through biblical application, they coincide beautifully.Surrendering can be viewed as a weakness, as not being strong enough or able to fight back. The world tells us that we need to be the one who controls our lives and makes our own decisions rega...  Read More

I was seated cross-legged on a taped circle fiddling with the frilly hem of my pretty white lace dress. The Kindergarten Sunday School teacher told us about Jesus, smiling warmly at each child. She asked if anyone wanted to pray with her to accept Jesus into our hearts, and we all folded our little hands and prayed earnestly.Fast forward to age 18. Because my family situation had been abusive, I f...  Read More

As a child, I once visited an old jail. The tour guide put us in a cell and closed the door for fun. With lights extinguished, the darkness pressed in on all sides, and my breathing picked up its pace. Holding fast to a parent’s hand, I closed my eyes and prayed for the door to open so I could be free. Soon, light flooded the space, and I could not exit fast enough.I have experienced that same alm...  Read More