Category: Freedom Fridays
Freedom Friday
We Become What We Think About
While growing up, I didn’t have a positive self-image about myself. I constantly thought negatively about myself and others. This was compounded by the names that kids called me at school. I began to take on those words as if they were my truth. As I got older and became a Christian, I began to… Continue reading We Become What We Think About
It Was Necessary
Rejection Abandonment Sickness Heartache Death Depression Isolation Anger Low Self Esteem Betrayal Disappointment All forms of adversities These are just a few things that we may encounter on this journey called life. How many of you know that life isn't always fair? Around every corner and at every crossroad, there are dangers, disappointments, trouble, betrayal,… Continue reading It Was Necessary
Tell It Tuesday
Freedom Friday
F: Forgive Ephesians 4:32 Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you. (NIV) Be cognizant of how much you've been forgiven by the Father and extend the same forgiveness to others. R: Repent Proverbs 28:13 Whoever conceals their sins does not prosper, but the one who… Continue reading Freedom Friday
From Depression to Joy
Depression doesn’t only enter in through the doors of loss. It also enters in through the doors of unfulfillment. When the things we do, the family we love, the church we serve, the people we associate with do not and cannot fulfill us, a void is created. Such emptiness becomes an open door and creates… Continue reading From Depression to Joy
Covered: The Power of Community
I must be the most antisocial social person on the face of the earth! I hate the thought of interacting with people, especially people I have never met before. However, once I am comfortable, I can be the life of the party. Sort of crazy, right? I know. I recently joked about how I just… Continue reading Covered: The Power of Community
Honoring the Sabbath…Harder Than I Thought
“Remember to observe the Sabbath day by keeping it holy. 9 You have six days each week for your ordinary work, 10 but the seventh day is a Sabbath day of rest dedicated to the LORD your God. On that day no one in your household may do any work. This includes you, your sons… Continue reading Honoring the Sabbath…Harder Than I Thought