This morning I’m thinking about the word “freedom.” I believe it is an especially interesting concept set against the backdrop of Memorial Day. Memorial Day encourages us to think about the cost of freedom, the steep price other people were willing to pay to ensure our access to the privileges of living in liberty. Let’s…
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Christ has set us free for freedom. Therefore, stand firm and don’t submit to the bondage of slavery again. – Galatians 5:1 Sunday morning my “Practical Christianity” class enjoyed a great discussion around the topic of freedom – in the context of Memorial Day. We explored the idea that freedom is something we need to…
We have the freedom to bear witness to the light, but we also have the freedom - and the responsibility - to hold our neighbor accountable (in love and in the spirit of Christ)
Think about the unequaled prize that liberty is, the impossible to overstate value and uniqueness of the rights we as Americans enjoy, and the incalculable cost of winning and maintaining such priceless freedoms! Every church in this country should be full to overflowing with grateful people!
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the escalating cost associated with both higher education and fundamental healthcare has placed the United States in danger of becoming a nation where the idea of equality comes with an increasingly lengthy disclaimer.
Read more how are they to hear without someone to proclaim? (one cost of post-graduate debt)
In an ironical twist, we tend to be the most free when we love God, follow Jesus, and live for others.
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Freedom is fundamental to Christianity, and acknowledging the relationship of this freedom we enjoy to faith in God is critical if we are going to live our freedom to the full.
I believe that the impetus of liberty and the momentum of freedom outweigh and outclass any momentary leaning toward cynicism and doubt
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This freedom we have to worship openly, and to practice our faith without fear, has come at such great cost - how could we do anything other than celebrate and give thanks?"
