Posts with the tag “freedom”

"But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well." - Matthew 6:33   In the midst of life's busyness and demands, it's easy to lose sight of what truly matters. However, Jesus challenges us to prioritize God above all else, trusting that when we seek His kingdom first, He takes care of the rest. Matthew 6:33 teaches us the importance of seeking Go...  Read More

"Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!" - 2 Corinthians 5:17   Your past does not define you. Regardless of the mistakes, failures, or pain you have experienced, God offers a fresh start and a new identity. Let's explore the liberating truth that in Christ, we are no longer bound by our past, but transformed into new creations. Our past ca...  Read More

“We know that our old self was crucified with him in order that the body of sin might be brought to nothing, so that we would no longer be enslaved to sin.” - Romans 6:6  Over the last couple of days, we have talked about how as our Heavenly Father, God’s “got us.” What that means is that He works on our behalf, in our situations, and in our favor. He is orchestrating everything in our lives in ac...  Read More

“Our enemies have no reason to gloat over us. We have fallen, but we will rise again. We are in darkness now, but the Lord will give us light.” - Micah 7:8   Yesterday, we mentioned that the people of Israel, God’s chosen people, were committing sins without considering the consequences. This is seen in the book of Micah. There were three specific types of sins they were regularly committing; idol...  Read More

“You reveal the path of life to me; in Your presence is abundant joy; in Your right hand are eternal pleasures” (Psalms 16:11).In Havelock, North Carolina, there’s an air station where F14s and fighter jets train for the Marines. The roar from the jet planes is so loud that it sounds like ocean waves crashing. Upon coming into Havelock, there’s a sign that reads, “Pardon our noise, it’s the sound ...  Read More