Truth...

"....the truth will set you free."

The words of Jesus, recorded in John 8:32.



There are many ways to be enslaved.

There is only one way to be truly free.

There are often very difficult choices to make, often many hard things to admit and deal with. The enemy is always on the scene to accuse and shame.

Satan offers many counterfeit choices. He is the father of lies. He encourages us to live in his lies...he shames us, encourages us to hide the ugly truth. As if that changes it somehow....



Jesus never shames. His Hand is always extended. His desire is that we live in truth. In freedom.

But He will not accept anything but absolute truth from us. He forces us to be truthful with Him....and with ourselves.

" So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed." (John 8:36)

What lie do you hide? What shame do you live with?

Will you be free today?

Thankfullness #2

11-3-11
I am thankful for being ‘churched’.

There was instilled in me a very strong sense of right and wrong, a recognition and submission to authority, and a knowledge of Biblical information and teaching.

For some time, I resented such tight boundaries, so many restrictions…and of the fear of not staying within the boundaries.

Now, I am so very thankful for those restrictions. Those boundaries kept me safe. Those restrictions prevented me from ever having the opportunity to make some bad choices….and that saved me a lot of heartache.

“The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow his precepts have good understanding. To him belongs eternal praise.”(Ps. 111:10)

Fear was the beginning of any wisdom I now have.

“So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.”(John 8:26)

I now enjoy freedom. Now, I am not as apt to choose poorly, I am just a bit wiser than I was. Not as wise as I hope to become. It is a journey.

I’m definitely not there yet…..