freedom – Reluctant Retiree

Anointed

A Proclamation

Governments issue proclamations in the form of legislation that the constituents must follow. Businesses and philanthropic organizations issue proclamations in the form of mission statements and values. God has issued proclamations in the form of prophecies and commands. Unlike other proclamations, God’s proclamations are meant to inspire faith and promote the desire to live godlyContinue reading “A Proclamation”

Through Love, Serve

Have you ever suddenly found yourself with a block of time to do whatever you decide to do? When this happens, we have a choice to make. We can choose to do something selfish like eating a bunch of food that is not good for us, but really tastes good. Or we can choose toContinue reading “Through Love, Serve”

Freedom’s Opportunity

That’s Just Who I Am

Have you ever been called out by someone for something you did wrong but responded with, “Well, that’s just who I am,” or some similar brush off? We tend to make light of our mistakes by diminishing their impacts and thereby refusing to change our behavior. The truth is that we can be changed, butContinue reading “That’s Just Who I Am”