There's a good reason that followers of Jesus can take heart, even when life is difficult
Tag: Freedom
Yielding vs. Taking
Freedoms given by Jesus Christ can't be taken away by anyone, but there are times when it's loving to yield our rights for the good of others
A Reasonable Balance
Paul offers some practical advice for those walking the line between rules and rights
“It’s a Free Country”
Not everything we are free to do is wise or loving
Freedom Comes with Responsibility
Freedom is powerful, but abuse of that power can cause more harm than good
Better than Just a Good Life
There's a better option than always looking over your shoulder, wondering if you messed up
Do I Need to Be Free?
Sometimes, a problem well-identified is half-solved!
A Little Better, or Fully Freed?
Do you want things to be just a little different, or do you want the things that enslave you to be destroyed?
Got Your Foot Stuck?
A good first step in getting free is to realize when you are trapped
In the End Times…
Contrary to popular opinion, giving up more things doesn't always make one holier
Whether or Not to Serve Isn’t the Choice; Only Who We Serve
Since we don't have the option of "not serving anyone or anything" in this world, let's make sure that we choose to serve One who loves us
Celebrating Freedom, but Not Just For Me
Once we have been pronounced free from the penalty of our sins, may we not condemn others who have also been set free by the same process.
Time to Walk Out of the Courthouse
Once a verdict has been decided in our favor, it's time to go out and live a life that honors that decision, rather than staying in the courtroom and listening to our accuser press a case that he has already lost
What Else Is There?
After giving up a life of selfishness and pride for new life through Jesus, have we planned for what we will do next?
In Custody and Under Guardianship
If there's a better option than remaining in custody, why would we want to go back after we are reunited with loved ones again?
The Condemnation of Legalism
If God's direction is good for helping us live better lives, wouldn't some extra rules help us to do even better?
Wide Open Spaces
Do you feel stuck, like your options are limited and you can't get free? You're not alone, but there is freedom to be found.
Just Admit It!
If we've kept secrets about our bad choices hidden, is it too late to get them out and start healing?
None, Actually
Do you still hear or feel condemnation after accepting the salvation of Jesus Christ? You're not alone, and there is hope.
Successful Prisoner or a Free Failure?
If you had to choose, would you rather have success and purpose without personal freedom, or to be physically free and a failure?
Those Who Sin Differently 