Category: freedom
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Creation Itself
For the creation was subjected to futility, not willingly, but because of Him who subjected it, in hope that the creation itself will be set free from its bondage to corruption and obtain the freedom of the glory of the children of God. Romans 8:20-21 template: Fiddlesticks No. 56 by Fiddle Dee Dee Designs; mini-kit:…
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End of Those Things
For when you were slaves of sin, you were free in regard to righteousness. But what fruit were you getting at that time from the things of which you are now ashamed? For the end of those things is death. But now that you have been set free from sin and have become slaves of…
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It Seemed Good
Then it seemed good to the apostles and the elders, with the whole church, to choose men from among them and send them to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas. They sent Judas called Barsabbas, and Silas, leading men among the brothers, with the following letter: “The brothers, both the apostles and the elders, to the…
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Should Not Trouble
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After they finished speaking, James replied, “Brothers, listen to me. Simeon has related how God first visited the Gentiles, to take from them a people for his name. And with this the words of the prophets agree, just as it is written, “‘After this I will return, and I will rebuild the tent of David…
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No Distinction Between Us
And after there had been much debate, Peter stood up and said to them, “Brothers, you know that in the early days God made a choice among you, that by my mouth the Gentiles should hear the word of the gospel and believe. And God, who knows the heart, bore witness to them, by giving…
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Swallowed Up
When the perishable puts on the imperishable, and the mortal puts on immortality, then shall come to pass the saying that is written: “Death is swallowed up in victory.” 1 Corinthians 15:54 cluster frame, ribbon by PattyB, background paper made by me (using CU materials), tree, forest paper from Creative Fabrica; lace: Aimee Harrison context:…
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Showing Favoritism
These are grumblers, malcontents, following their own sinful desires; they are loud-mouthed boasters, showing favoritism to gain advantage. Jude 1:16 kit: For Love of Country by A Giving Heart Studio (retired); template by Cindy Schneider quote: “A society that puts equality—in the sense of equality of outcome*—ahead of freedom will end up with neither equality…
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Who Will Declare Me Guilty?
Behold, the Lord GOD helps me; who will declare me guilty? Behold, all of them will wear out like a garment; the moth will eat them up. Isaiah 50:9 kit: It’s the Little Things by Alexis Design Studio related: Lift up your eyes to the heavens, and look at the earth beneath; for the heavens…
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Who Will Contend?
He who vindicates me is near. Who will contend with me? Let us stand up together. Who is my adversary? Let him come near to me. Isaiah 50:8 kit: Spring is Nature’s by CarolW Designs; template also by CarolW Designs related: “Listen to me, you who know righteousness, the people in whose heart is my…
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Not All Things Build Up
Shall we provoke the Lord to jealousy? Are we stronger than He? “All things are lawful,” but not all things are helpful. “All things are lawful,” but not all things build up. 1 Corinthians 10:22-23 collection: Worship the King by A Giving Heart Studio
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Have No Fear of Them
So have no fear of them, for nothing is covered that will not be revealed, or hidden that will not be known. What I tell you in the dark, say in the light, and what you hear whispered, proclaim on the housetops. And do not fear those who kill the body but cannot kill the…
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Slave to Sin
Jesus answered them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, everyone who practices sin is a slave to sin. The slave does not remain in the house forever; the son remains forever. John 8:34-35 They promise them freedom, but they themselves are slaves of corruption. For whatever overcomes a person, to that he is enslaved. 2…
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Lifts Up and Upholds
The LORD sets the prisoners free; the LORD opens the eyes of the blind. The LORD lifts up those who are bowed down; the LORD loves the righteous. The LORD watches over the sojourners; He upholds the widow and the fatherless, but the way of the wicked He brings to ruin. Psalms 146:7a-9 wood paper,…
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Children of the Free Woman
Now you, brothers, like Isaac, are children of promise. But just as at that time he who was born according to the flesh persecuted him who was born according to the Spirit, so also it is now. But what does the Scripture say? “Cast out the slave woman and her son, for the son of…
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Slaves You Want to Be Once More
Formerly, when you did not know God, you were enslaved to those that by nature are not gods. But now that you have come to know God, or rather to be known by God, how can you turn back again to the weak and worthless elementary principles of the world, whose slaves you want to…
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To Spy Out Our Freedom
Yet because of false brothers secretly brought in—who slipped in to spy out our freedom that we have in Christ Jesus, so that they might bring us into slavery—to them we did not yield in submission even for a moment, so that the truth of the gospel might be preserved for you. Galatians 2:4-5 paper,…
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Ascended on High
But grace was given to each one of us according to the measure of Christ’s gift. Therefore it says, “When He ascended on high He led a host of captives, and He gave gifts to men.” ( In saying, “He ascended,” what does it mean but that He had also descended into the lower regions,…
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Prisoners Set Free
Let this be recorded for a generation to come, so that a people yet to be created may praise the LORD: that he looked down from his holy height; from heaven the LORD looked at the earth, to hear the groans of the prisoners, to set free those who were doomed to die, that they…
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Host of Captives
You ascended on high, leading a host of captives in your train and receiving gifts among men, even among the rebellious, that the LORD God may dwell there. Psalm 68:18 stacked papers and clusters: Scrap Matters Many Thanks Blog Train (store closed), additional elements: Autumn by Gottapixel Designers (store closed) You might enjoy reading my…
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Law of Liberty
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So speak and so act as those who are to be judged under the law of liberty. For judgment is without mercy to one who has shown no mercy. Mercy triumphs over judgment. James 2:12-13 papers (blended) by Marta van Ecka and Lynne Anzek, elements, top papers by etDesigns Please also see my related devotional…
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Beautiful
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in be ready, born again, bride of Christ, children of God, Christ’s return, deception-delusion-discernment, discipleship, faithful-steadfast, free will, freedom, gifts, Holy Spirit, hope, idolatry, Jesus-Messiah-the Christ, kingdom of God, last days-end times, love, lukewarm Christians, mark of the beast, repentance, salvation-redemption, sanctification, sexual immorality, sovereignty, temple of God, thanksgiving-grateful, the Church, tribulation-persecution-trials-testing, walk in the Spirit, wisdom-truth, worship-praise-honorin messageThis devotional was originally written by me in December, 2014, but not published anywhere until 2016, and then updated in July, 2018 (and deleted the parts of it which had been split up into 20 posts). I have updated it again in December, 2022. The entire article can be downloaded as plain text pdf with…
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Join to the Lord and Love His Name
Sharing my April 9 post from Layout for Today. This devotional article and others may be downloaded there in PDF form by clicking on the link at the top of the page. Thus says the LORD (YHVH): “Keep justice, and do righteousness, for soon My salvation will come, and My righteousness be revealed. Blessed is…
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Set Free for Freedom
It was for freedom that Christ set us free; therefore keep standing firm and do not be subject again to a yoke of slavery. Galatians 5:1 kit: Life Happens Sweetly by Kay Miller Designs; template: #8 by Tiernaerrins Design
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Set Free From Sin
For we know that our old self was crucified with Him so that the body ruled by sin might be done away with, that we should no longer be slaves to sin—because anyone who has died has been set free from sin. Romans 6:6-7 paper by Createwings (retired); border by Joyful Heart Designs, butterfly mask…
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Good News and “Bad” News
Good news and “bad” news: The good is that Jesus loves even you, even me, despite ourselves–even though He knows every single thing about us, even our very thoughts. Wow! The “bad” news is that He doesn’t love our sin. He came to FREE us FROM it, not only the consequences for it, but also…