Tag: liberty

Rules and Standards

God’s wisdom is the path to His richest blessings.  “[God’s] discipline produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it.” Hebrews 12:11 NIV. My thoughts and comments today are about, “rules and standards.” Life is better with rules. Rules are essential, establishing boundaries and […]

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An Inviolable Law

“Help carry one another’s burdens . . you will obey the law of Christ.” Galatians 6:2 NLT. Changing the focus from yourself to others can change your life. My thoughts and comments today are about “an inviolable law.” The posted speed limit is not a suggestion for drivers; it’s a […]

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The Capacity to Regress

“I do not understand what I do. For what I want to do, I do not do.” Romans 7:15 NIV. Your capacity to regress to unprofitable behaviors is a besetting temptation. My thoughts and comments today are about “the capacity to regress.” At times, I am bewildered by how little […]

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Attachments

“Paul shook the snake off into the fire and suffered no ill effects.” Acts 28:5 NIV. Habits are attachments you held too long and a little too closely. My thoughts and comments today are about “attachments.” Along the journey, we all accumulate attachments, not all of which are beneficial. It […]

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Rights and Restraints

“Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty.” 2 Corinthians 3:17 NKJV “Liberty is your right in Jesus Christ; loving and serving one another is your responsibility.” My thoughts today are about “rights and restraints.” Freedom unrestrained by concern for others’ best is not freedom at all; freedom […]

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