Christian Living, Marriage

Yes to Salvation, but No to Submission?

To many, the Gospel makes sense. It seems true. It is accepted as a salvation orchestrated by God. The crucial second step, then, is if a person is willing to submit to God and His Word. If we finally grasp who Jesus is, there is no greater danger than to turn away from Him—the greatest sacrifice, the most loving Redeemer. What good comes from understanding the Truth, and then rejecting or forgetting His power and direction?

Christian Living

How to Handle Victory (and Defeat)

Abram was on the top of the world. He and his men had swiftly and impressively defeated a band of kings. Lot, Abram's nephew, was now safe and sound, rescued from a dismal fate. An Old Testament reflection of Christ, the Priest-King known as Melchizedek, even bestows on Abram an incredible blessing. What he did next showed incredible faith.

Christian Living, Motherhood

5 Scriptures New Moms Need to Hear

Free Indeed has a new website! Please visit this link to view the post in its entirety. I once thought that passing exams at Cornell University was my toughest challenge in life, but a few weeks after the birth of Amariah I had to seriously reconsider. Nurturing new life requires stamina and determination that far surpasses studious… Continue reading 5 Scriptures New Moms Need to Hear

Christian Living

2017 Illustrated Faith Planner GIVEAWAY

This post contains affiliate links. With Christmas only days away and 2017 quickly approaching, New Year's resolutions have already crossed my mind. Now I haven't quite made a list, but I'm eager to become more organized as a homemaker. What has me so excited? I recently obtained a beautiful Illustrated Faith Planner, complete with monthly and daily calendars as… Continue reading 2017 Illustrated Faith Planner GIVEAWAY

Christian Living

What Does It Mean to Live for Jesus?

For whoever would save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will find it. Matthew 16:25 This verse is currently the wallpaper on my phone. Every time I activate the screen it both encourages and convicts. I think to myself: Am I losing my life for His sake? After all, Jesus… Continue reading What Does It Mean to Live for Jesus?