In the modern world it has become acceptable to believe that nothing is really real, and so everything is acceptable. Movies and television portray fantastic beasts and fictional circumstances with such clarity and conviction that the common observer enjoys relaxing their skepticism, giving in to the willing suspension of disbelief, and experiencing the world of
Tag: Freedom
Let My People Go
Moses spoke the Word of God to power and led his people out of slavery. Seven times in the book of Exodus in the Bible Moses goes to the king of Egypt, Pharaoh, and shares God’s command to free the people of Israel, the last time saying, “This is what the LORD, the God of the
New Results Require New Beliefs
If you know the answer how can you fail to achieve the result? Maybe you know you need to exercise more to become fit and stay healthy, and yet you don’t follow through. Maybe you change your diet in hopes of losing weight for the new year, only to return to your old habits and
Jesus Was Not A Socialist
Jesus was not a socialist. When confronted with more than 5000 hungry people Jesus didn’t propose that the state should feed them, He told his followers “You Feed Them” (Mark 6) and then personally manufactured the food himself and gave it to them to eat. When confronted with an epidemic health crisis, facing wide spread
Choose Freedom Even When It Isn’t Free
You’ve probably heard the old saying that “Freedom isn’t free.” It’s most often used to remind us of the sacrifices of the men and women who fought and died to establish our nation and then defend it through the course of its history. Their bravery and example are indeed something we should all carry with
How To Be A Responsible Voter
As a follower of Christ you have a responsibility to vote and to participate in government as a practice of your faith and an expression of your love. The United States was built to be a government of the people, by the people, and for the people, so if you don’t show up, don’t make
One Voice Can Make a Difference
One voice can make a difference. It is easy to look at circumstances, to evaluate your chances of success, and to question why you would risk failure or go against the odds. It’s common to wait for someone else to discover the same solution that you have already figured out before you share your findings
You Can End Corruption
Businessweek this week reported that in a recent study by Chapman University it was revealed that 75% of Americans believe that corruption is a factual reality in politics today, making it the #1 biggest area for bi-partisan agreement in the country. And yet, if asked what we can do about it, the American electorate doesn’t seem to
God is Alive
God is not dead. God is not distant. God is not an invention of human superstition or an anthropomorphic interpretation of phenomena beyond our control. God is alive. God is present. God is real. People often ask “Where was God?” after turbulent times, tumult, disease, loss, disaster, and despair. The answer is that God is
Freedom Calling
Freedom is at the heart of life as a believer. Freedom is just as central to your existence as it was to your creation. Regardless of your personality, history, experience, or genetics, you were made to be free. You were designed with freedom in your blueprints. You were planned to experience actual, deep down, overflowing,