Freedom Study 5: His Secure Holding that Sets Us Free

The Freedom God Desires for Us Day 5- Rewards for Serving Well “His master said to him, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant. You have been faithful over a little; I will set you over much. Enter into the joy of your master.’” (Matthew 25:21, ESV) “For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world and forfeits his soul? Or what shall a man give in return for his soul? For the Son of Man…

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Freedom Study 2: Loss of Freedom in the Garden

The Freedom God Desires for Us Day 2- Loss of Freedom in the Garden “The Lord God took the man and put him in the garden of Eden to work it and keep it. And the Lord God commanded the man, saying, ‘You may surely eat of every tree of the garden, but of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil you shall not eat, for in the day that you eat of it you shall surely die.’” (Genesis 2:15-17,…

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Peace on Earth 27: Heaven, Our Promised Peace

Peace on Earth Day 27 - Heaven, Our Promised Peace “In my Father's house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself, that where I am you may be also.” (John 14:2-3, ESV) “He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death…

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Peace on Earth 13: Praying for Peace

Peace on Earth Day 13 - Praying for Peace “Let him turn away from evil and do good; let him seek peace and pursue it.” (1 Peter 3:11, ESV) “Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times in every way. The Lord be with you all.” (2 Thessalonians 3:16, ESV) “For to set the mind on the flesh is death, but to set the mind on the Spirit is life and…

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The Beauty of Boundaries 11: Boundaries at Work

The Beauty of Boundaries Day 11 - Boundaries at Work “The Lord God took the man and put him in the garden of Eden to work it and keep it.” (Genesis 2:15, ESV) “Show yourself in all respects to be a model of good works, and in your teaching show integrity, dignity, and sound speech that cannot be condemned, so that an opponent may be put to shame, having nothing evil to…

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The Beauty of Boundaries 8: Boundaries In Our Finances

The Beauty of Boundaries Day 8 - Boundaries In Our Finances “Honor the Lord with your wealth and with the firstfruits of all your produce; then your barns will be filled with plenty, and your vats will be bursting with wine.” (Proverbs 3:9-10, ESV) “For which of you, desiring to build a tower, does not first sit down and count the cost, whether he has enough to complete it? Otherwise, when he has laid a foundation and is…

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The Impact of Jesus on Seven Men 7: Judas

The Impact of Jesus on Seven Men Day 7: Judas “When it was evening, he reclined at table with the twelve.” (Matthew 26:20, ESV) Have you ever had someone ask what you would want for your last meal on earth? I would love for it to be New York strip steak, Bojangles fries, my mom’s macaroni & cheese, chorizo tacos, a mango, Mountain Dew, vanilla cake with vanilla ice cream, all to…

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The Impact of Jesus on Seven Men 6: Lazarus

The Impact of Jesus on Seven Men Day 6: Lazarus “So the sisters sent to him, saying, ‘Lord, he whom you love is ill.’ But when Jesus heard it he said, ‘This illness does not lead to death. It is for the glory of God, so that the Son of God may be glorified through it.’” (John 11:3-4, ESV) Sometimes, there are circumstances in life during which we are being used to…

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The Impact of Jesus on Seven Men 5: Zacchaeus

The Impact of Jesus on Seven Men Day 5: Zacchaeus  “For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost.” (Luke 19:10, ESV) There are a few occasions in life when you are at the right place at the right time. I remember a coworker of mine really wanted to meet Carolina Panthers’ star linebacker, Luke Kuechly. I had gone to their practice sessions a few times during my year…

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The Impact of Jesus on Seven Men 4: James

The Impact of Jesus on Seven Men Day 4: James “So his brothers said to him, ‘Leave here and go to Judea, that your disciples also may see the works you are doing. For no one works in secret if he seeks to be known openly. If you do these things, show yourself to the world.’ For not even his brothers believed in him.” (John 7:3-5, ESV)  “James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ,…

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