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~ “God’s wisdom is something mysterious that goes deep into the interior of his purposes.” ~Apostle Paul

Tag Archives: Freedom

A tribute to my dad, a defender of freedom and independence. Born on the fourth of July 1919.

June 19, 2022

My dad, Everett Wiley Wilson, was born on Independence Day (July 4) in 1919. This is a photo of him …

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A tribute to my mother (Dorothy Wilson — 1922 – 1967)

May 8, 2022

Mothers are so special to us. Of course, my mother is no different. My mother, Dorothy Mae Frey was born …

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Do we have a special arrogance that believes we are not enslaved … to anyone?

March 12, 2022

So, Jesus was saying to those Jews who had believed Him, “If you continue in My word, then you are …

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“In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace.” ~Apostle Paul

September 24, 2021

God made plans for us that gave Him pleasure in putting together. It was not an inconvenience to Him in …

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As slaves of Jesus, have we done what He wants us to do?

May 20, 2021

Worth noting: Jesus is clear. Our role is to keep working all the time. Our day is not done when …

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Have we been released from the law’s condemnation?

May 19, 2021

What this is all about: What does the new agreement (covenant) do for us. One very important blessing is a …

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They can take our lives but can they take our freedom?

November 1, 2020

In Jesus, we have true freedom. Jesus has set us free and we are free indeed. On May 24, 1995, …

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What Does the Bible Say about Freedom?

October 15, 2020

“Biblical freedom has a theological component which sets it apart. In the Bible, people are made free for a specific purpose: …

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Will we allow God to have complete liberty in our life? Will we proclaim the good news?

October 13, 2020

Can I Allow God to have complete liberty in my life when I speak? Can I? Am I ready to …

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“Truly, truly, I say to you, everyone who commits sin is the slave of sin.” ~Jesus

November 8, 2019

Jesus makes a stunning assessment about slavery. We are slaves of sin. Jesus warns me that continuance in the Word …

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I had to quit being a “rule man” to become God’s man.

March 30, 2019

I’ve tried to please God by keeping the rules and working my head off. Really, I’ve tried hard. Rule keeping …

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Is humanity enslaved to sin?

February 11, 2019

Jesus makes a stunning assessment about slavery. We are slaves of sin. Jesus warns me that continuance in the Word …

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“Freedom is never voluntarily given by the oppressor; it must be demanded by the oppressed.” ~Martin Luther King, Jr.

July 23, 2018

Freedom is fought for, not given freely. Freedom must be stood up for. Freedom may send us to jail. Freedom …

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All the great Martin Luther King, Jr. quotes — A comprehensive list

July 19, 2018

In honor of a great man and prophet of God, let us all hold our dreams up for the world to …

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A tribute to my dad, a defender of freedom and independence. Born on the fourth of July 1919.

July 4, 2018

Originally posted on The Culture Alternative:
? Everett Wiley Wilson – WWII Veteran My dad, Everett Wiley Wilson, was born on Independence…

Kindness — God shows it to His people

May 20, 2018

I want the quality of compassion and generosity in my life. I need to learn how God loves the weak …

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Peace — Through the Father’s provision for the believer

April 26, 2018

“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there …

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“And the disciples were continually filled with joy and with the Holy Spirit.” ~Luke

April 10, 2018

  Am I happy? Do you see my joy? Or am I just a grumpy old man most days? In …

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Is faithfulness encouragement to be trustworthy?

April 8, 2018

I am called to be faithful and trustworthy. I am challenged by this some days. When I think about it …

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“This is the end–for me, the beginning of life.” ~Dietrich Bonhoeffer — Right before they hung him (April 8, 1945)

April 8, 2018

On April 8, 1945, Lutheran pastor and theologian Dietrich Bonhoeffer is hanged at Flossenburg, only days before the American liberation …

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Kindness — The kindness of Jesus the Messiah

April 5, 2018

I desperately need more kindness and compassion in my life. I need to judge less and love more. That is …

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Miracles of Jesus – How they reveal and confirm his Messianic credentials and the coming of God’s Kingdom

March 14, 2018

There are so many stunning, amazing and supernatural acts of Jesus. They reveal and confirm his Messianic credentials. They announce …

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“I have a dream today.” ~Martin Luther King, Jr.

January 15, 2018

I was 9 years old during the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom on August 28, 1963. I was living in Atlanta, …

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“Today is my day to be a guest in your home.” ~Jesus

January 14, 2018

Jesus and God the Father are in a good mood. They want to be a guest in my house. They …

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Jesus freed us all from death and destruction.

May 12, 2017

We are made of flesh and blood. Jesus, the Messiah, came in flesh and blood, just like us, to rescue …

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“It takes one to know one. Judgmental criticism of others is a well-known way of escaping detection in your own crimes and misdemeanors.” ~Apostle Paul

April 29, 2017

I don’t want to be condemned. No way, no how. I want to live in freedom. I don’t want that …

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“Love rejoices with the truth.” ~Apostle Paul — The love of Jesus will turn you INSIDE OUT!

April 6, 2017

The love of Jesus will turn you INSIDE OUT!  Jesus was pretty clear that it’s mandatory. “A New Command,” He …

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"The question isn’t who is going to let me; it’s who is going to stop me" – Ayn Rand

March 6, 2017

Jesus comes and challenges me. There are those who will want to stop me from being faithful to him. Will …

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Good news for men with broken hearts

December 6, 2016

Men are supposed to be strong. And yet, our hearts get broken. There is good news though. Jesus came to …

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Will I tell everyone the good news of Jesus and how he has freed us from prison?

November 12, 2016

Telling everyone about the good news of God was the mission of Jesus. It was why He came to our …

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“For to be free is not merely to cast off one’s chains, but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others.” ~~Nelson Mandela

November 9, 2016

Jesus promised us freedom. Jesus is the way to God and all truth. May we all experience the liberty that …

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Jesus made the sacrifice so that I can be free.

November 7, 2016

Jesus is our Messiah and he poured out his blood for us. Jesus sacrificed his perfect and mature life for …

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"If you want total security, go to prison. There you’re fed, clothed, given medical care and so on. The only thing lacking… is freedom." ~~Dwight Eisenhower

October 5, 2016

There is no freedom, like the freedom that Jesus gives us. When Jesus sets us free, we are truly free! …

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“A dream doesn’t become reality through magic; it takes sweat, determination and hard work.” ~Colin Powell

September 5, 2016

As King Solomon knew, “The diligent find freedom in their work; the lazy are oppressed by work.”  (Proverbs 12:24) There …

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"You got to be careful if you don’t know where you’re going, because you might not get there." ~Yogi Berra

August 11, 2016

Israel wandered around in the desert, not entering the promised land, for 40 years. Is it they didn’t know where …

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“It’s in the Messiah that you found yourselves home free—signed, sealed, and delivered by the Holy Spirit.” ~Apostle Paul

June 2, 2016

Do I see that I have finished the most difficult part? In the salvation that Jesus offers me, I’m not quite there yet …

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“God wasn’t attracted to you and didn’t choose you because you were big and important.” ~Moses

April 10, 2016

I shouldn’t think too much of myself. There is nothing there to see of importance. I know that but I …

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“The first thing I want you to do is pray.” ~Apostle Paul

April 3, 2016

God wants me to pray. I need to have a conversation with God but I definitely need to listen. God …

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“When the Messiah died he took that entire rule-dominated way of life down with him and left it in the tomb, leaving you free.” ~Apostle Paul

March 25, 2016

I have died with the Messiah Jesus. I am free from living a “rule-dominated” life. That way of life is …

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“You can know that freedom and release will be given because of your continued concentration on Jesus the Messiah.” ~Oswald Chambers

March 24, 2016

Am I focused on Jesus? When Peter was walking on the water, all was fine. When Peter took his eyes off …

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“May you be content knowing you are a child of God.” ~St. Theresa

March 14, 2016

This is a great prayer. Simple but focused on God. Peace can be ours. It is ours by knowing who …

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“Faith is the firm foundation under everything that makes life worth living.” ~Author of Hebrews

January 19, 2016

Our life in Jesus the Messiah begins with faith. Faith is the foundation of everything we do and say. Without …

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“You, my brothers, were called to be free.” ~Apostle Paul

October 7, 2015

The old plan is finished. The rules, the regulations, the spirit of religion. It is done with. I was called …

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“I am a Republican, a black, dyed in the wool Republican, and I never intend to belong to any other party than the party of freedom and progress.” ~Frederick Douglass

June 28, 2015

The founding principles and historical action of the Republican party is worth noting, regardless of your political persuasion. “I am …

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Celebrating flag day

June 14, 2015

Our flag has a glorious and wonderful history. My mom loved our country. She saw my dad go off to …

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“Open this gate. Tear down this wall!” ~Ronald Reagan

June 12, 2015

President Ronald Reagan made a speech at the Berlin Wall on June 12, 1990. President Reagan had a vision for …

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“Don’t pick on people, jump on their failures, criticize faults-unless, of course, you want the same treatment.” ~Jesus

June 3, 2015

How do I want to be treated? With respect. With understanding. I like to be given the benefit of the …

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“The more liberty you give away the more you will have.” ~Robert Green Ingersoll

May 23, 2015

There is something about giving. Jesus challenges to give, serve and promote God’s freedom. The more liberty you give away …

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Our Bill of Rights

May 16, 2015

On September 25, 1789, the First Congress of the United States proposed 12 amendments to the Constitution. The 1789 Joint …

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"I saw the angel in the marble and carved until I set him free." ~Michelangelo Buonarroti

April 23, 2015

The work of Michelangelo is stunning. Clearly a man of creative vision and huge artistic talent. Of course I love …

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“You have set my heart free.” ~King David

April 19, 2015

Not only has He healed my heart, He has set it free. That freedom leads me to run in the …

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“Material abundance without character is the surest way to destruction.” ~Thomas Jefferson

April 8, 2015

It is all about character. At the end of the day, it doesn’t matter how much stuff we have. Yes, …

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Stunning Easter message from Judge Andrew Napolitano

April 5, 2015

A moving Easter message from Fox News Senior Judicial Analyst Judge Andrew Napolitano: On the first Good Friday, the Romans …

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"The greatest glory of a free-born people is to transmit that freedom to their children." ~William Havard

March 29, 2015

Why are we here? What is our purpose in life? We are to love GOD and love everyone we come …

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“They may take our lives, but they’ll never take our freedom!” ~William Wallace

March 25, 2015

On May 24, 1995, five days after its official premiere in Los Angeles, Braveheart was released to theaters nationwide in …

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“The love of freedom is actually an aberration.” ~Dennis Prager

March 24, 2015

Not every culture is ready to love freedom. Removing a dictator doesn’t guarantee freedom. What is in our best interest …

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“The years ahead are great ones for this country, for the cause of freedom and the spread of civilization.” ~Ronald Regan

February 24, 2015

Ronald Reagan really got it. Think of applying this as a guiding principle to many political issues that face us …

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“I am certain that nothing has done so much to destroy the juridical safeguards of individual freedom as the striving after this mirage of social justice.” ~Friedrich Hayek

February 22, 2015

There is probably not much more important that freedom. We sometimes confuse the constraints that finding social justice place on …

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“Because of the sacrifice of the Messiah, his blood poured out on the altar of the Cross, we’re a free people.” ~Apostle Paul

February 8, 2015

God made plans for us that gave Him pleasure in putting together. It was not an inconvenience to Him in …

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"To gain that which is worth having, it may be necessary to lose everything else." ~ Burnadette Devlin

February 4, 2015

There is a price to pay for freedom, liberty and even life itself. To think it comes without a price …

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“Those who deny freedom to others, deserve it not for themselves” ~Abraham Lincoln, Complete Works – Volume XII

January 30, 2015

Freedom is sacred. Spiritual freedom comes from God. None of us necessarily deserve it. It is a gift. Our physical …

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“If liberty means anything at all, it means the right to tell people what they do not want to hear.” ― George Orwell

January 27, 2015

Liberty is not easy. In fact, most days it is pretty tough work. Freedom requires that we say the difficult …

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"I’m proud to be an American, where at least I know I’m free. I won’t forget the men who died, who gave that right to me." ~Lee Greenwood

January 26, 2015

Freedom, liberty and America are all tied together. We protect ourselves and we liberate others. May we continue to fight …

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“I have a dream today.” ~Martin Luther King, Jr.

January 19, 2015

Martin Luther King “I Have a Dream” Speech I am happy to join with you today in what will go …

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“Why the big noise, nations? Why the mean plots, peoples? Earth-leaders push for position, demagogues and delegates meet for summit talks, the God-deniers, the Messiah-defier.” ~King David

January 11, 2015

King David understood terrorism very well. He was in battle after battle for his life and his men. He defeated …

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“People demand freedom of speech as a compensation for the freedom of thought which they seldom use.” – Søren Kierkegaard

January 11, 2015

Our speech should be well informed by some underlying,well thought out values. While we are free to say idiotic things, …

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“They who can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety.” ― Benjamin Franklin

January 10, 2015

What is more important, liberty or safety? It is an essential question. Our republic is built on the essence of …

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“A Constitution of Government once changed from Freedom, can never be restored. Liberty, once lost, is lost forever.” ― John Adams

January 8, 2015

Freedom is essential to our existence. All government should be based on that premise. Liberty can be lost. May we …

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"We must concentrate not merely on the negative expulsion of war but the postive affirmation of peace." ~Martin Luther King, Jr.

January 2, 2015

  Peace is not the absence of war. Peace comes from actively pursuing freedom. We are at peace when we …

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Love Life .. Be free .. Honor God .. Be happy .. Don’t let your life be burdened by negativity.

December 21, 2014

Love Life. God has given us an abundant life. Jesus wants us to love it. Be free. God has given …

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“I have walked that long road to freedom." ~~Nelson Mandela

December 7, 2014

Jesus has set us free. There is no doubt about it. There is a road to walk though. And there …

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"The goal of faithfulness is not that we will do work for God, but that He will be free to do His work through us." ~~Oswald Chambers

November 17, 2014

It is all about God. God is God. He will have His way, in us and in the world. It …

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“God isn’t pleased at being ignored.” ~Apostle Paul

November 1, 2014

Am I focused on God? That is an essential question. It may be the only question worth considering most of …

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“Freedom is never free.” ~Author Unknown

September 24, 2014

There is a price to pay for freedom. I am so thankful that so many have been willing to pay …

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“This nation will remain the land of the free only so long as it is the home of the brave.” ~~Elmer Davis

August 15, 2014

Freedom is core to who we are. We all long for freedom. It takes courage. It is not for the …

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"I can only rest for a moment, for with freedom come responsibilities, and I dare not linger, for my long walk is not ended.” ~~Nelson Mandela

August 8, 2014

How to allow God to have complete liberty in our life

July 2, 2014

Can I Allow God to have complete liberty in my life when I speak? Can I? The answer is yes. …

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Free to pursue what God wants and be released from tyranny

May 16, 2014

I can learn to think like Jesus. He didn’t expect to get His own way. Now that is radical. Who …

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"In the truest sense, freedom cannot be bestowed; it must be achieved." – Franklin D. Roosevelt

May 6, 2014

  In the truest sense, freedom cannot be bestowed; it must be achieved. ~~Franklin D. Roosevelt

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