Free to live

Romans 8:1 Religion is often associated with condemnation, guilt, judgement and pressure to perform or conform. Many view religious people as being on a life sentence of hard work and strict compliance to burdensome rules and regulations. Those that follow Jesus, however, have not taken on a life sentence but have rather been given aContinue reading “Free to live”

But it feels so good – for now.

1 Corinthians 10:13 Temptation by it’s very nature is a strong attraction. We are never going to be tempted to do something that is boring and unattractive. What we are being tempted towards will always seems exciting, fulfilling and desirable. When we follow through though it will always leave us with that feeling that weContinue reading “But it feels so good – for now.”

The more we have

Proverbs 15:16 The more we have the more we have to lose. The more we have the more we want. The more we have the more we have to worry about. The more we have the more complicated life gets. Even so, we spend our lives desiring more, working for more and stressing about theContinue reading “The more we have”

Real life

Proverbs 21:21 There seems to be a common thought that living a Godly life leads to boredom, unnecessary restrictions and taking the fun out of living. Given that line of thinking it is peculiar that we are also seeing how those living an ungodly life are quickly shamed and condemned when they are caught out.Continue reading “Real life”

A new you

We have all done, heard, seen and been part of things that we would rather forget. They might have been regretful, painful and even abusive. Whatever it was there are feelings of guilt, shame, anger and regret that just won’t go away. If that is the case then you need the new life that comesContinue reading “A new you”