TRUE FREEDOM

   John 8:32

New International Version (NIV)

³² Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” ^(A)

Cross references:

1. John 8:32 : ver 36; Ro 8:2; 2Co 3:17; Gal 5:1, 13

1.  The bible is the word of God and is living, yesterday, today and tomorrow.

2.  All sin is rebellion against God's word

3.  Eternal life is a gift of God and is the promise to those who struggle to follow       his word despite living in a fallen world and having a sin nature

4.  There is no pick and choose of God's Word to suit our preferences, likes or

dislikes

5.  Current worldly views either fit with God's Word or they do not....God's word is the measuring tool in all debate and all issues and all concerns.  

6.  It matters naught what the world chooses to believe, make law or condone. What makes my soul howl and cry is how easily the masses are lead down the path of no return and no life...It is not what God wants for his children.... and he suffers when he sees us walk away from his word. 

The truth has set me free and I struggle daily to live God's word and when I slip and fall, I am convicted, pick myself up, ask for his forgiveness and try harder.  It is a never ending battle but one I have won through the Cross.....Anyone can have this freedom....you can choose it and it will set you free from the bondage of sin.....

How should I feel? Pandemic declared

Excerpt from gotquestions.org link above "Whether the current outbreak of swine flu is part of God’s judgment or the result of living in a fallen, sinful world, and whether or not it is a signal that the end times is beginning, our response should be the same.

For those who do not know Jesus Christ as Savior, disease is a reminder that life on this earth is tenuous and can be lost at any moment. Without the saving blood of Christ shed for us, we will pay for our sins for all eternity in a hell that will make the worst pandemic seem mild.

For the Christian, however, we have the assurance of salvation and the hope of eternity because of what Christ suffered on the cross for us (Isaiah 53:5; 2 Corinthians 5:21; Hebrews 9:28)".

My thoughts: I can remember when I would have been afraid, of when I thought this life was all there was and it would go on forever. When you are young, death is not real. Well, I'm older now (61) and death is still not real... What is real for me and gives me great peace is that Eternal Life is real, not in this world, but in God's world. Yea!!!

Feeling Good

Daily I am assaulted with "feel good" remedies from lots of "people" who feel they have the answer to "feeling good"

It took time for me to understand that for me to "feel good" I had to ask for it from God through accepting Jesus Christ by which I gained eternal life.

The concept is so unbelievably easy that it can not be possibly so. But, in reality, it is not easy. It takes laying down my free will and accepting and not questioning God's will.

That is hard since I believed I knew what was best for me. But, knowing that I am on the path, not there by a long shot, but on the path, one step at a time makes me feel real good

LAWS of man

Mankind can busy themselves making all kind of laws to justify or condemn actions.....God's word: the ultimate laws to follow to be blessed with eternal life. This life is just mere shadows.....c.s.lewis

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I am so happy to know you Lord...Thank you for your son and for the gift of eternal life

Ten Spiritual Tonics

1. Stop worrying. Worry kills life

2. Begin each day with a prayer. It will arm your soul.

3. Control appetite. Over-indulgence clogs body and mind.

4. Accept your limitations . . .

5. Don't envy. It wastes time and energy.

6. Have faith in people. Cynicism sours the disposition.

7. Find a hobby. It will relax your nerves.

8. Read a book a week to stimulate imagination and broaden your views.

9. Spend some time alone for the peace of solitude and silence.

10. Try to want what you have, instead of spending your strength trying to get

what you want. Abraham Feinberg