Tag: Freedom
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Boldly Break Free from This Self-Imposed Silence
There’s a strange sort of dynamic going on in the US for some time now. Even though everyone is guaranteed the right to free speech and religion, a number of people don’t fully exercise that freedom. A vocal minority bullies the majority into remaining quiet about their opinions and beliefs by claiming such talk is…
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Celebrating a Different Kind of Freedom
This year’s Independence holiday reminds me how thankful I am every day for the freedoms afforded me in America. It’s important to recognize that our rights are not entitlements, but gifts paid forward by the sacrifices of our forefathers. We must never take them for granted. For as we’ve witnessed in other parts of the…
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Remember What Freedom Is Not
It’s easy to get caught up in the traditional festivities surrounding July 4th and miss the true celebration. Don’t’ get me wrong. I love the fireworks, the picnics, and the parades as much as anyone. But it’s always good to step back and ponder the deeper significance of freedom: What it is and more importantly,…
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The Opportunity of Freedom
Is freedom a right or an opportunity? What do you think?
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Tired of Being Tired? Look Up
If 2020 is a marathon then the time span between Thanksgiving and New Year’s is the final sprint. Do the holidays energize you? Or has the stress of this year left you spent and unmotivated? If you answered yes to the second question, you’re not alone. Many people are tired of all the changes, tired…
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Whatever the Outcome: Live with Integrity
The election is over. The candidates you supported may have won or lost. Some shout victory, others mourn, while a few important races remain undecided. However, whatever the outcome of the election, of this I’m sure. God is still on the throne. It may not feel like it, but He remains in control. Leaders come…
