Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. 2 Corinthians 3:17 Have you ever found yourself in an emotional or mental state of trying to keep things on an even keel? Is there an "other" in your life who exhibits out-of-control behavior? Someone who carelessly "rocks … Continue reading Breath Day – July 14, 2018
Any quilters out there? My hand is raised by virtue of having made one epic queen-sized quilt.If enthusiasm and optimism could make up for skill, I would be set, but alas, I tend to struggle through most of my overly ambitious projects. So, of course, I dove headfirst into a HUGE quilting project on a … Continue reading Pattern of Freedom
He canceled the record of the charges against us and took it away by nailing it to the cross. -Colossians 2:14 This month we celebrate 242 years of freedom from Great Britain. On July 4, 1776 the Declaration of Independence was signed freeing Americans from British rule and taxation. Over 2,000 years ago Jesus became … Continue reading The Power of the Cross
Negative words spoken over us too often soak in like ink of a tattoo, permanently saturating our lives. Like the time your ex called you 'psycho' and you were at such a low place that you believed it. Or the time you overheard those girls calling you a 'whore.' Sure you made a mistake once … Continue reading Choose Your Own Tattoo
Yes, even the words to America’s national anthem, “The Star Spangled Banner” remind us that we are blessed to live in the “land of the free.” However, when these words were originally penned by Francis Scott Key in 1814, many slaves were not free. This is still true today. Oh yes, we are free to … Continue reading Living in The Land of The Free
What does salvation mean to you? To me, it’s held very different meanings over the years. I was raised in a Christian home where there was no question whether or not you would be at the local Baptist church on Sunday morning. It was a given! Sunday night service and Wednesday for dinner and prayer … Continue reading Salvation, My Freedom
If the Son therefore shall make you free, you shall be free indeed.- John 8:36 What is salvation? And how does it bring freedom? It all began in the Garden of Eden with Adam and Eve. They ate the forbidden fruit from the tree of knowledge of good and evil, which God warned them not … Continue reading Freedom Through Salvation
Now go, for I am sending you to Pharaoh. You must lead my people Israel out of Egypt. Exodus 3:10 NLT Shortly after I finished college and got married, God captivated my heart like never before and told me He had big plans for my life.Of course, I was so spiritually immature at the time, … Continue reading Now Is The Time
Guest Writer -Latosha Billups And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing. (James 1:4 ESV) Why is it important to persevere? Perseverance is having steadfastness in doing something despite difficulty and delay in achieving success. As a believer, perseverance is necessary and helps to strengthen our … Continue reading Faith + Perseverance = CHANGE + FREEDOM
I was bruised and battered, I couldn't tell what I felt. I was unrecognizable to myself. Saw my reflection in a window and didn't know my own face. I could feel myself fading away. Streets of Philadelphia lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing These words from Bruce Springsteen resonate strongly to my heart and … Continue reading Back To Where I Was Supposed To Be
