Momma baking special treats, laughter in the air, and a sense of expectation in every heart...holidays bring joy to life! More than national celebrations, these special days can provide refreshment, strengthen family relationships, instill godly values in our children, and be celebrations of the goodness of God! Some holidays are truly holy days, set apart by Christians to celebrate God's grace. We can make every holiday holy, setting it apart and celebrating in a way that honors Christ. In addition to inviting Jesus to be part of our celebration, holidays can strengthen family relationships and foster a sense of identity as a family. Simple traditions such as opening stockings on Christmas Eve, acting out the Holy Week story on Good Friday, or giving one another homemade Valentines on St. Valentine's Day sets a pattern that is unique to your own family. Children love to look forward to traditions year after year.
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“Freedom!” William Wallace yells as endures torture in his quest to bring liberty to Scotland. I watch that scene from Braveheart and ask myself, “What is freedom worth?” Why is freedom worth giving your life for? And, of course: What is freedom anyway? What does it mean to be free? We often think of freedom as the absence of something: no slavery, no debt, no obligations, no responsibilities. Instead, let's look at Freedom from another angle: "Freedom to..." When the Founding Fathers spoke of inalienable rights, they were speaking of rights that God has given to men: the freedom to have our own opinions and talk about them, the freedom to worship, the freedom to protect ourselves, the freedom to pursue happiness. If government refuses to acknowledge those rights, they will be sinning against the Lord. The Founding Fathers set up a government to protect the rights of human beings to make their own choices and face their own consequences. As believers in Jesus, we have even greater freedoms. |
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