Free Indeed {#31 Days}

Today marks the conclusion of my 31 Day writing challenge. {{{Applause!}}} It has been a transformative experience on several levels. I believe anytime you commit yourself to a new discipline you can expect to see growth as a person. Dedicate … Continue reading →

Free to Receive {#31 Days}

“My sheep hear my voice, I know them, and they follow me. I give them eternal life.” ~John 10.27-28 Know what you can do and don’t confuse it with what you cannot. This maxim speaks to the value of knowing … Continue reading →

Free to Belong {#31 Days of Freedom}

“I am the Good Shepherd. I know my own and my own know me, just as the Father knows me and I know the Father…so there will be be one flock, one shepherd.” ~John 10.14, 16b Junior High. There I … Continue reading →

Free for Selfless Love {#31 Days of Freedom} {Quotable}

The false shepherds are more concerned about their salary, their reputation, about structures, administration and the success of the group than about people and their inner growth and freedom. They use people because of their need to have power and … Continue reading →

Safe and Sound and Free {#31 Days of Freedom}

“I am the gate. Whoever enters by me will be saved, and will come in and go out and find pasture. The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life, and have … Continue reading →

No Filter Friday {#31 Days of Freedom}

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Yeah, yeah, yeah, I know this isn’t exactly towing the line with the 31 Days assignment. You know what? It’s Friday and I am feeling the need for a wee bit more freedom of speech on this here bloggy. Plus … Continue reading →

Free to Welcome Differences {#31 Days} {Quotable}

There is a very dark and terrifying prison of which I must warn you. It’s walls stand dank with pride. There is no light. It’s small and confining–you will find no room for stretching or exploring. It holds in insecurity … Continue reading →

Found and Free {#31 Days}

And they drove him out (Jn. 9.14) Do these words not make your heart sink into your stomach? Man Born Blind Now Seeing {see yesterday’s post} finds himself sideway with leadership and out. he. goes. For any of us who … Continue reading →

Free from Insincerity {#31 Days}

Imagine the scene with me, if you will. Everyone gathers in the standard way. Clothes neatly pressed. Hair just so. Smiles adjusted. Meet and Greet rehearsed. It’s church day. The repetition moves a rhythm. One that can be easily learned. … Continue reading →

Free to Be a Mess {#31 Days}

“When he had said this, he spat on the ground and made mud with the saliva and spread the mud on the man’s eyes.” ~John 9.5 Hi, my name is Brenda and I am a perfectionist. I like things clean … Continue reading →