Freedom. Freedom from the penalty of sin. Freedom from the power of sin. Freedom from guilt and condemnation. Free to be the me He created me to be. Freedom. Yes, Christ died so we could be free! The entire book of Galatians addresses this whole concept. After Paul had been …
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Do you realize there are things in those boxes that many are scared to have, believe it or not? And, they even warn people about reaching for them. In the not too distant past, I reached up and took something off one of those shelves that’s been available so many …
A friend was recently telling me about a dream(or vision, I can’t quite remember) in which Jesus was pacing back and forth in front of the throne, wanting her to come with Him. He was somewhat agitated. He led her to huge storeroom, filled with rows upon rows of shelves. …
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Imagine living as a black man in the 1860s. Slavery is the only life you have known. Then, you receive news that you have been set free. Sounds wonderful to you! But, now you have to learn to read and write, earn a living, buy a home, learn to live …
I learned something new this week about the genealogy list in Gen. 5. Look for a moment at the names and their meanings: Adam–manSeth–appointedEnosh–mortalKenan–sorrowMahalalel–the blessed GodJared–to come downEnoch–teachingMethuselah–his death shall bringLamech–the wearyNoah–rest. Put that together and, as you are reading the genealogy you are reading a prophecy about the coming …