The purpose of freedom is to create it for others.
This is the statement that appeared on a sign, just around the corner from where I live, about a week ago.
Hmm, I thought to myself, like any good theology graduate, the first time I read it, I’m not sure how that lines up with what I read in the bible. Then I promptly forgot all about it, until that Sunday evening at church, when we read this verse. Continue reading
I really wasn’t sure about watching the film Wonder Woman at first. I mean wasn’t it just going to be a woman prancing about in her undies? A movie made for middle-aged men and teenage boys? Thankfully, after reading some positive reviews, I was persuaded to watch it, and I’m pleased I did. In fact, I liked it so much, I decided to write a devotion about it!
In the age of the princess*, this film portrayed a truly strong woman, who was willing to go to the front line of battle to fight for what she believed was right. Finally, a truly positive role model for women and girls. Continue reading
Though the sorrow may last for the night:
The joy comes in the morning.
These are not just some nice song lyrics, they are a promise. Not just the second line, but the first as well!
When we look around us, it might seem as if some people get of lightly in the sorrow department, but the truth is, at some point we will all face sorrows. For a while life may run smoothly but then we come face to face with trials again. And those trials can be immense. Continue reading
I’m going to get straight to the point with this blog post.
There are Christians that are holding out for promises that God never made. And you might be one of them… and so might I!
This fact makes me sad. Because people are holding on so tightly to these false promises that they can’t take hold of the good things that God has for them right now. And they can never really find true freedom. Continue reading
Me Set Free 