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Freedom, what is it?  Is it attainable or is it just an idea?  Where can we find it and how can we get it?   Then, how can we hold on to it?  

We can live in slavery, prisons of our own making, or prisons imposed upon us.  Our choices can lead us away from the community and connection God desires for us to enjoy in fellowship with Him and His people.  There are also the prisons built by the control others impose on us, which can erode our freedom, leaving us poor in spirit.  But …

… The Lord sets prisoners free.   Psalm 146:7 NIV

Explore where to find freedom through this brief study of Country, Community and Character as we search for and discover true ‘Freedom.’

Are you afraid of the dark?  Has the frustration of bumping into things in the shadows found you ready for change?  Whether stubbing your toe or finding your tender foot pierced by a misplaced item on the floor, simply turning on a light can reveal what needs to be avoided.  In like manner, the words of Jesus shared in Matthew 5 illuminate life’s path so we can avoid mishaps in the dark.

Light in the Darkness, Warrior Words from Matthew 5

Is now available on Amazon

You are the  light of the world  … Matthew 5:14

Made Worthy – the words rolled around in my head for days.  Do you ever find yourself competing or comparing with others…perhaps being caught up in the trap that leaves you feeling like you are less than others around you?  You were created by design, with detail and have a purpose to fulfill.  Made Worthy concisely examines how and why we were created, and just what it is that makes us worthy.  Enjoy this brief devotion, divided into eight short daily readings, designed for your ease to ponder the truths presented at a pace suited to your schedule and needs.

I call to the Lord, who is worthy of praise, and I am saved …   2 Samuel 22:4 niv

In search of a better life, Naomi wandered away from Jehovah. In contrast, Ruth contended with Naomi to let her pursue Him in Naomi’s homeland.  As they journeyed together, Naomi faced an uncertain welcome while Ruth abandoned everything to embrace a community not likely to accept her foreign, seemingly heathen heritage.  Might she end up being alone as Naomi aged?  Both widows experienced trials and triumphs as the Spirit beckoned them to … Return.

Judah’s many losses and checkered past appear to have led him to a state of self-imposed exile where … Little is recorded about Tamar’s thoughts, feelings …  Yet, she and Judah have much to teach us in Redeemed.

Revealed is the study of David & Bathsheba the Beautiful, a story in which the gross overreach of power left in its wake a plethora of wounded and discarded souls.  Bathsheba was merely one among many who suffered as the result of unjust decisions made by the most powerful man of her time, King David …

Rewarded is the continuing study of Solomon & Bathsheba Queen Mother.  Her story carries on into her later years where we will discover the aged King David attended by a lovely, young Shunammite virgin named Abishag.  As Bathsheba approached the king in his room …

Rogue is the study of Barak & Jael, a story in which one man’s shady backstory and one woman’s courageously decisive actions became the catalyst to ancient Israel’s freedom.  Like most of us, facing the shadows of past experiences or mastering a routine chore was probably of little interest to Barak and Jael …

Concept words such as consecrated, devoted and holy seem to have been replaced with traditional, religious, or even politically correct. Yet how might the writings of that ancient book, The Holy Bible, apply to our lives even in these post-modern times? Join me on a journey through 26 short stories of everyday events and discover the wonder and awe of God’s Word speaking even today. Why 26? Inside you will find chapters titled with only one word, one for each letter of the English alphabet. Yet each is rich with soul satisfying living water. Plunge to new depths then soar to greater heights as we stroll together through passages and life happenings in Artesian Zeal.

We are excited to share with you that “Broken Moments,” a compilation of articles about life’s challenges and God’s redemption, is now available.  Compiled by Yvonne Lehman, we were honored for the opportunity to be one of the contributing authors.  Royalties for all sales go to Samaritan’s Purse, providing crisis responses and disaster relief.  May you be blessed and encouraged as you read these journeys and find redemption is possible, no matter how broken you may feel.

Once again, we were honored to contribute to another of Yvonne Lehman’s anthologies:  “Can, Sir!  With God’s Help, I Can Do This” where contributing authors share stories of crisis overcome with God’s help. And royalties for all sales go to Samaritan’s Purse, providing crisis responses and disaster relief.