Inspirations

Chains are ok if you are walking a dog.   However, as people, we cringe at chains.    Let’s be honest, I don’t even like the idea of handcuffs.    I understand the need for handcuffs,  but I am not convinced that anyone, honestly, enjoys being restrained.    Chains are strong, and few of us would willingly submit to physical chains.    Yet, what we would never allow in the physical realm we do permit in the unseen realm.    We all know people who are in chains to the addiction of  alcohol,  drugs,  cigarettes,  sex,  power,  or anger….    The sad thing is that they often never see the bonds until it’s too late.    Most of the things that hold us in chains seem harmless at first.     It’s not until the drugs have us in their control, that we see the shackles.    When alcoh...

A few weeks ago, I was hiking at Jakes rocks.  It was relaxing to walk in the woods.  Even though it was fun as I was reflecting on the excursion, I could not help but imagine how much more fun it would have been if I had a guide to lead me.  I needed someone familiar with the trails; that would be able to lead me and guarantee that I would not lose my way.  Truth is I was afraid to go too far along the trails because I did not want my darling husband to have to send in a search party for me.  Friends if our desire is to get to heaven, then we need someone who has already been there to show us the way.  There is only one person, which I’m aware of, who qualifies for that job; that is Jesus Christ. He knows all about life on this earth; he lived among us.  He faced every struggle that we could face, so he is more than capable of leading us through this life without getting us lost.  There is no pitfall that can surprise him.  When we trust hi...

So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.  John 8:36 It’s July 4th, Independence Day, so naturally my thoughts turn to freedom.  Our country was founded by people who craved religious freedom.  The Revolutionary War was fought because we sought freedom from England.  From the dawn of time, people have desired, struggled, and fought for freedom.  I believe it’s because God put it in our nature to hunger, thirst, for and crave freedom.  In reality, the freedom we yearn for and need most isn't political freedom, or even religious freedom. Those freedoms are good, and I Praise God we live in a country where we have them. Yet, even here in the United States of America where we have much freedom people are still in chains.  The freedom we desire can only be attained through belief in and following Jesus of Nazareth.  Only when we take up our cross and follow Jesus, the son of God, can we find real freedom and life.  .   Friend...