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Freedom Series: Worry & Fear

Posted on July 7, 2017July 7, 2017
Meghan

Worry and Fear

(If you missed the previous posts from my Freedom Series, be sure to go back and catch up! To read, Freedom from Burdens, click here. For Freedom from Sin and Death click here. To read, Freedom from Worldly Priorities, click here. And, for Freedom from Guilt and Shame, click here.)

A couple of weeks ago, I went in for a physical. I had been putting it off for a while, so I was overdue for a few things. As my doctor started to list off all the tests she recommended, I started to get a bit panicky… It wasn’t that I didn’t know what she was talking about, or what it all meant, it was just the sheer number of tests that made my pulse go a little bit faster as the appointment went on…

So, I had all my blood tests, and some other things done, and all the results kept coming back great!

But, then I got a call from radiology.

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Freedom Series: Guilt & Shame

Posted on July 6, 2017July 6, 2017
Meghan

(If you missed the previous posts from my Freedom Series, be sure to go back and catch up! To read, Freedom from Burdens, click here. For Freedom from Sin and Death click here. And, for Freedom from Worldly Priorities, click here.)

When Brad and I were first studying the Bible, one of my biggest struggles was understanding how God could give me Freedom from my Guilt and Shame. I had a really hard time wrapping my brain around how He could find me worthy of His grace and forgiveness.

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Freedom Series: Sin and Death

Posted on July 4, 2017July 4, 2017
Meghan

When I started thinking about this series, one of the freedoms that stood out to me first was the Freedom from Sin and Death. (If you missed yesterday’s post on Freedom from Burden, be sure to check it out, here…) Prior to becoming a Disciple, I had a general idea of what that meant. But, after studying more and digging deeper into the Bible, I realized I knew very little. And, I definitely was not thanking God enough for the amazing gift He gave to us…

Beginning in Sunday School, we are taught about Heaven, and the wonderful place it is. We are taught that Jesus came to earth, lived a perfect life, was crucified, and died for our sins. Then, he rose from the dead and now is with his Father, God, in Heaven. And, if we believe in Him, we can go there, too.

If you asked a random person on the street, I’d bet you’d get a similar recant of the information, without a lot of differences.

But, just because we know what happened doesn’t mean we know what it really means to us.

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God’s Peace

Posted on July 2, 2017July 3, 2017
Meghan

In our Bible Talk we have been going through the Fruits of the Spirit.

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Against such things there is no law. Galatians 5:22-23

So far, I have written about Love and Joy. (Check out those posts at Love, Love, Love, and Have a Joyful and Happy Day.) This past week, Brad and I led a discussion on Peace.

What Is Peace?

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God Provides

Posted on July 1, 2017July 1, 2017
Meghan

Recently Brad took a trip of solitude. It is something that he has wanted to do for quite some time. I was all for it. It would provide a time for him to truly unplug and quiet his mind. He is an extremely hard-working man who pours himself wholly into everything he does.

While he was gathering all of his supplies for his two-night camping trip along the Mississippi River, I asked about food. He looked at me and pretty much laughed.