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Free Indeed {#31 Days}

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Posted on October 31, 2012 by Brenda Chance

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 →

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Free to Receive {#31 Days}

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Posted on October 30, 2012 by Brenda Chance

“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 →

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Free to Belong {#31 Days of Freedom}

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Posted on October 29, 2012 by Brenda Chance

“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 →

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

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Posted on October 28, 2012 by Brenda Chance

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 →

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

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Posted on October 27, 2012 by Brenda Chance

“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 →

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No Filter Friday {#31 Days of Freedom}

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Posted on October 26, 2012 by Brenda Chance

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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 →

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

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Posted on October 25, 2012 by Brenda Chance

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 →

Posted in Freedom, Love | Tagged 31 days, conformity, John 10, The Gospel of John, Welcome | 1 Reply

Found and Free {#31 Days}

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Posted on October 24, 2012 by Brenda Chance

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 →

Posted in Freedom, The church | Tagged 31 days, church leadership, Gospel of John, rejection, Worship | 1 Reply

Free from Insincerity {#31 Days}

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Posted on October 23, 2012 by Brenda Chance

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 →

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Free to Be a Mess {#31 Days}

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Posted on October 22, 2012 by Brenda Chance

“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 →

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