What Will You Do With Your Freedom?

"You've come to fight as free men... And free men you are. What will you do with that freedom? Will you fight?"

"Fight? Against that? No! We will run. And we will live."

"Aye, fight and you may die. Run and you'll live... at least a while. And dying in your beds, many years from now, would you be willin' to trade ALL the days from this day to that, for one chance, just one chance, to come back here and tell our enemies that they may take our lives, but they'll never take... OUR FREEDOM!" (Braveheart)

What will you do with your freedom in Christ? Will you show the enemy that he can't take that away from you, or will you run and stay in bondage? Choose to stand up to the enemy and be free in Christ.

"Stand fast therefore in the liberty by which Christ has made us free, and do not be entangled again with a toke of bondage.". Galatians 5:1

- Submitted by Brittany Wooden

Happy Dependence Day!

It is July and our nation celebrates its independence this month. I love the fireworks, cookouts and family fun associated with the Fourth of July as much as anyone. I just want to take a minute to reflect on another thought.

As our country celebrates independence don't forget to celebrate your dependence. As a Christian we recognize our dependence on Christ. We are not saved because we are smarter, prettier or better than anyone else. We are saved because of what He did for us. Without his love, mercy and sacrifice we could not know the joy of relationship with our Father. We are dependent on Him. The Bible says, He gives help to the needy, strength to the weak, the power to get wealth and every good and perfect gift comes from him. We depend on Him for salvation, health, wealth, joy, really each breath we breathe is a gift from Him.

Happy Dependence Day!

Pastor Chris