Life, Liberty & Love Let's journey deeper into God's heart together https://lifelibertyandlove.com/ en-us Sun, 30 Aug 2026 22:39:48 GMT The Hidden Power of Shabbat (Part 2) https://lifelibertyandlove.com/item/47-the-hidden-power-of-shabbat-part-2/ https://lifelibertyandlove.com/item/47-the-hidden-power-of-shabbat-part-2/ Sun, 12 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMTChristian Thought In Part 1, I shared how our family's journey into Sabbath began not from peace but from pain. Now, in Part 2, we explore what it looks like to practice Sabbath in daily life—and how you, too, can experience its hidden power.How do we practice Sabbath? The Hidden Power of Shabbat (Part 2)

How do we practice Sabbath?

In Part 1, I shared how our family's journey into Sabbath began not from peace but from pain. Now, in Part 2, we explore what it looks like to practice Sabbath in daily life—and how you, too, can experience its hidden power.

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]]> The Hidden Power of Shabbat (Part 1) https://lifelibertyandlove.com/item/46-why-sabbath-might-be-the-key-to-your-family-s-breakthrough/ https://lifelibertyandlove.com/item/46-why-sabbath-might-be-the-key-to-your-family-s-breakthrough/ Sun, 05 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMTChristian Thought The past six weeks have been a whirlwind. What began as crazy bad has turned into crazy good—and I’m left sitting in complete awe of God . . . The past six weeks have been a whirlwind. What began as crazy bad has turned into crazy good—and I’m left sWhy keeping Sabbath might be the key to your family's breakthrough The Hidden Power of Shabbat (Part 1)

Why keeping Sabbath might be the key to your family's breakthrough

The past six weeks have been a whirlwind. What began as crazy bad has turned into crazy good—and I’m left sitting in complete awe of God . . . The past six weeks have been a whirlwind. What began as crazy bad has turned into crazy good—and I’m left s

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]]> Overcoming Greed And Cultivating Generosity (Part 2) https://lifelibertyandlove.com/item/45-overcoming-greed-and-cultivating-generosity-part-2/ https://lifelibertyandlove.com/item/45-overcoming-greed-and-cultivating-generosity-part-2/ Wed, 19 May 2021 00:00:00 GMTChristian Thought In part one of this blog, I shared some of the common mindsets that blind us to greed and hinder giving, while highlighting Biblical truths that help point us in the right direction . However, generosity has a starting point - you wi Overcoming Greed And Cultivating Generosity (Part 2)

In part one of this blog, I shared some of the common mindsets that blind us to greed and hinder giving, while highlighting Biblical truths that help point us in the right direction . However, generosity has a starting point - you wi

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]]> Overcoming Greed And Cultivating Generosity (Part 1) https://lifelibertyandlove.com/item/43-overcoming-greed-and-cultivating-generosity-part-1/ https://lifelibertyandlove.com/item/43-overcoming-greed-and-cultivating-generosity-part-1/ Fri, 26 Feb 2021 00:00:00 GMTChristian Thought Several years ago, my 4-year-old son confronted my ideas on sharing when I did not want to give some of his toys away (you can read the story HERE). Little did I know that was just the beginning of God challenging me in this area. I oftenPursuing God's kingdom over earthly riches Overcoming Greed And Cultivating Generosity (Part 1)

Pursuing God's kingdom over earthly riches

Several years ago, my 4-year-old son confronted my ideas on sharing when I did not want to give some of his toys away (you can read the story HERE). Little did I know that was just the beginning of God challenging me in this area. I often

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]]> In Pursuit Of Racial Healing https://lifelibertyandlove.com/item/42-in-pursuit-of-racial-healing/ https://lifelibertyandlove.com/item/42-in-pursuit-of-racial-healing/ Sat, 04 Jul 2020 00:00:00 GMTChristian Thought We are all too aware of the recent tragedies among the African American community, more recently the senseless murder of George Floyd . . . an act that has stirred up a lot of anger and sorrow over the last few weeks. Though I am deeply grieved by whThe science of trauma and theology of generational sin In Pursuit Of Racial Healing

The science of trauma and theology of generational sin

We are all too aware of the recent tragedies among the African American community, more recently the senseless murder of George Floyd . . . an act that has stirred up a lot of anger and sorrow over the last few weeks. Though I am deeply grieved by wh

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]]> Finding Peace In Times Of Uncertainty And Terror https://lifelibertyandlove.com/item/41-finding-peace-in-times-of-uncertainty-and-terror/ https://lifelibertyandlove.com/item/41-finding-peace-in-times-of-uncertainty-and-terror/ Mon, 20 Apr 2020 00:00:00 GMTChristian Thought I have never met a person that enjoyed the loss of control. It is during times of crisis, when we cannot solve our problems on our own, that our faith is truly tested. Either panic and fear overtake us, and prove our spiritual foundation unsteady, orPractical tips to help turn our hearts upward when surrounded by fear Finding Peace In Times Of Uncertainty And Terror

Practical tips to help turn our hearts upward when surrounded by fear

I have never met a person that enjoyed the loss of control. It is during times of crisis, when we cannot solve our problems on our own, that our faith is truly tested. Either panic and fear overtake us, and prove our spiritual foundation unsteady, or

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]]> Why I Don't "Do" Deliverance Ministry Anymore (Part 1) https://lifelibertyandlove.com/item/40-why-i-don-t-do-deliverance-ministry-anymore-part-1/ https://lifelibertyandlove.com/item/40-why-i-don-t-do-deliverance-ministry-anymore-part-1/ Fri, 16 Aug 2019 00:00:00 GMTChristian Thought I was first exposed to the realities of demon possession and spiritual warfare as a young teenager. My dad was a well-respected Southern Baptist minister who was gifted at expounding God’s Word and who had a huge heart to help hurting people. HoweverThe heartbreaking truth about re-traumatization in ministry Why I Don't "Do" Deliverance Ministry Anymore (Part 1)

The heartbreaking truth about re-traumatization in ministry

I was first exposed to the realities of demon possession and spiritual warfare as a young teenager. My dad was a well-respected Southern Baptist minister who was gifted at expounding God’s Word and who had a huge heart to help hurting people. However

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]]> Do Christians Really Need To Go To Church (Part 2) https://lifelibertyandlove.com/item/39-do-christians-really-need-to-go-to-church-part-2/ https://lifelibertyandlove.com/item/39-do-christians-really-need-to-go-to-church-part-2/ Sat, 06 Jul 2019 00:00:00 GMTChristian Thought In part one of this article, I addressed some of the differences between the Church we read about in the New Testament and the customs and mindsets of the Western Church today . I concluded that until we return to the true nature of follow10 questions to consider when making this decision Do Christians Really Need To Go To Church (Part 2)

10 questions to consider when making this decision

In part one of this article, I addressed some of the differences between the Church we read about in the New Testament and the customs and mindsets of the Western Church today . I concluded that until we return to the true nature of follow

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]]> Do Christians Really Need To Go To Church? (Part 1) https://lifelibertyandlove.com/item/38-do-christians-really-need-to-go-to-church/ https://lifelibertyandlove.com/item/38-do-christians-really-need-to-go-to-church/ Fri, 31 May 2019 00:00:00 GMTChristian Thought Have you ever gone to church on Sunday morning and felt like you were wasting your time? Maybe the worship music felt flat (and those gathered just appeared to be going through the motions) . . . or maybe your mind wandered through the boring and irrWhat was God's original design for the Church? Do Christians Really Need To Go To Church? (Part 1)

What was God's original design for the Church?

Have you ever gone to church on Sunday morning and felt like you were wasting your time? Maybe the worship music felt flat (and those gathered just appeared to be going through the motions) . . . or maybe your mind wandered through the boring and irr

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]]> How Could A Good God Allow So Much Suffering? https://lifelibertyandlove.com/item/37-how-could-a-good-god-allow-so-much-suffering/ https://lifelibertyandlove.com/item/37-how-could-a-good-god-allow-so-much-suffering/ Fri, 19 Apr 2019 00:00:00 GMTChristian Thought A dear friend of mine recently lost his young daughter in a horrific tragedy. I wanted to comfort him, but the gravity of his loss, and the manner in which it occurred, left me speechless. I had no words that could erase his bitter heartache - even mThere is a difference between God's perfect and permissive will How Could A Good God Allow So Much Suffering?

There is a difference between God's perfect and permissive will

A dear friend of mine recently lost his young daughter in a horrific tragedy. I wanted to comfort him, but the gravity of his loss, and the manner in which it occurred, left me speechless. I had no words that could erase his bitter heartache - even m

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]]> You Don't Have To Be A Christian To Honor God https://lifelibertyandlove.com/item/36-you-don-t-have-to-be-a-christian-to-honor-god/ https://lifelibertyandlove.com/item/36-you-don-t-have-to-be-a-christian-to-honor-god/ Thu, 21 Feb 2019 00:00:00 GMTChristian Thought I was taught from a young age that Jesus was the only way to God, and that if I accepted Him as my Savior then I would go to heaven. Seemed like a no-brainer to me. All I had to do was believe that Jesus died on the cross to pay the price for my sinsLove always wins You Don't Have To Be A Christian To Honor God

Love always wins

I was taught from a young age that Jesus was the only way to God, and that if I accepted Him as my Savior then I would go to heaven. Seemed like a no-brainer to me. All I had to do was believe that Jesus died on the cross to pay the price for my sins

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]]> Overcoming My Addiction To Food https://lifelibertyandlove.com/item/35-overcoming-my-addiction-to-food/ https://lifelibertyandlove.com/item/35-overcoming-my-addiction-to-food/ Mon, 31 Dec 2018 00:00:00 GMTChristian Thought I exercise almost every day and have maintained a healthy weight for most of my life, and yet still, I have issues with food. I began to realize this a few years ago when I was reading a book called “The Heavenly Man.” In the book, Brother Yun sFinding freedom from gluttony, and gaining so much more Overcoming My Addiction To Food

Finding freedom from gluttony, and gaining so much more

I exercise almost every day and have maintained a healthy weight for most of my life, and yet still, I have issues with food. I began to realize this a few years ago when I was reading a book called “The Heavenly Man.” In the book, Brother Yun s

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]]> Should I Confront Or Walk Away? https://lifelibertyandlove.com/item/34-should-i-confront-or-walk-away/ https://lifelibertyandlove.com/item/34-should-i-confront-or-walk-away/ Sat, 01 Dec 2018 00:00:00 GMTChristian Thought I had only been working as a physician assistant for a year or two. There were several medical assistants at the practice, but for some reason, one of them was consistently rude to me. When I asked her to do anything for my patients (like draw bloodDiscerning the best way to deal with conflict Should I Confront Or Walk Away?

Discerning the best way to deal with conflict

I had only been working as a physician assistant for a year or two. There were several medical assistants at the practice, but for some reason, one of them was consistently rude to me. When I asked her to do anything for my patients (like draw blood

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]]> Should Christians Celebrate Halloween? https://lifelibertyandlove.com/item/33-should-christians-celebrate-halloween/ https://lifelibertyandlove.com/item/33-should-christians-celebrate-halloween/ Fri, 26 Oct 2018 00:00:00 GMTResponding to Culture I used to think witches, demons, and magic spells were just fantasy, something made up for entertainment . . . but by the time I was in Middle School, I knew otherwise. My dad was a Baptist pastor, and even he did not grasp the reality of demonic oppWe have the freedom to choose Should Christians Celebrate Halloween?

We have the freedom to choose

I used to think witches, demons, and magic spells were just fantasy, something made up for entertainment . . . but by the time I was in Middle School, I knew otherwise. My dad was a Baptist pastor, and even he did not grasp the reality of demonic opp

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]]> Why Are So Many Christians Walking Away From Their Faith? https://lifelibertyandlove.com/item/32-why-are-so-many-christians-walking-away-from-their-faith/ https://lifelibertyandlove.com/item/32-why-are-so-many-christians-walking-away-from-their-faith/ Mon, 08 Oct 2018 00:00:00 GMTChristian Thought Over the past decade, I have watched several of my Christian friends walk away from their faith. And these were no laissez-fair Christians either – they were passionate Jesus lovers who ran after God and seized every opportunity to share His love witAnd what can we do about it? Why Are So Many Christians Walking Away From Their Faith?

And what can we do about it?

Over the past decade, I have watched several of my Christian friends walk away from their faith. And these were no laissez-fair Christians either – they were passionate Jesus lovers who ran after God and seized every opportunity to share His love wit

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]]> Why Do I Keep Making The Same Mistakes Over And Over? https://lifelibertyandlove.com/item/31-why-do-i-keep-making-the-same-mistakes-over-and-over/ https://lifelibertyandlove.com/item/31-why-do-i-keep-making-the-same-mistakes-over-and-over/ Thu, 05 Jul 2018 00:00:00 GMTChristian Thought It was one of those days. You know, the ones you never want to repeat again . . . or have anyone remind you of what went down. Connor was three, and he had discovered the fun of stuffing lots of toilet paper in the commode before flushing. He yells fOvercoming a shame mindset Why Do I Keep Making The Same Mistakes Over And Over?

Overcoming a shame mindset

It was one of those days. You know, the ones you never want to repeat again . . . or have anyone remind you of what went down. Connor was three, and he had discovered the fun of stuffing lots of toilet paper in the commode before flushing. He yells f

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]]> Why I Stopped Wearing Makeup https://lifelibertyandlove.com/item/30-why-i-stopped-wearing-makeup/ https://lifelibertyandlove.com/item/30-why-i-stopped-wearing-makeup/ Tue, 12 Jun 2018 00:00:00 GMTResponding to Culture Last year, I had the odd idea that I should give up wearing make-up for Lent. But Lent was starting in just a few days, and the thought of not wearing make-up to certain places felt daunting . . . so I put the idea on hold. I trRedefining the meaning of true beauty through God's eyes Why I Stopped Wearing Makeup

Redefining the meaning of true beauty through God's eyes

Last year, I had the odd idea that I should give up wearing make-up for Lent. But Lent was starting in just a few days, and the thought of not wearing make-up to certain places felt daunting . . . so I put the idea on hold. I tr

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]]> The Lie I Believed About Third World Missions https://lifelibertyandlove.com/item/29-the-lie-i-believed-about-third-world-missions/ https://lifelibertyandlove.com/item/29-the-lie-i-believed-about-third-world-missions/ Mon, 07 May 2018 00:00:00 GMTChristian Thought “Who wants to go door knocking with me?” Dad would joyfully yell through the house on a more frequent basis than I liked or was comfortable with. He would go door-to-door knocking to love on people, ask if they had prayer requests, ask what thei The Lie I Believed About Third World Missions

“Who wants to go door knocking with me?” Dad would joyfully yell through the house on a more frequent basis than I liked or was comfortable with. He would go door-to-door knocking to love on people, ask if they had prayer requests, ask what thei

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]]> Are You Gossiping Without Realizing It? https://lifelibertyandlove.com/item/28-are-you-gossiping-without-realizing-it/ https://lifelibertyandlove.com/item/28-are-you-gossiping-without-realizing-it/ Fri, 13 Apr 2018 00:00:00 GMTResponding to Culture I think Joseph Conrad captured the truth when he wrote, “Gossip is what no one claims to like—but everyone enjoys.” Gossip is a pervasive part of our culture and entertainment today (just look at the magazine covers), and Christians arLearning to discern the difference between talk and gossip Are You Gossiping Without Realizing It?

Learning to discern the difference between talk and gossip

I think Joseph Conrad captured the truth when he wrote, “Gossip is what no one claims to like—but everyone enjoys.” Gossip is a pervasive part of our culture and entertainment today (just look at the magazine covers), and Christians ar

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]]> Don't Waste Your Life https://lifelibertyandlove.com/item/27-don-t-waste-your-life/ https://lifelibertyandlove.com/item/27-don-t-waste-your-life/ Fri, 23 Mar 2018 00:00:00 GMTChristian Thought Have you ever wondered how an all-powerful God could let people die of starvation or lack of clean water? If God actually exists, and He is a good God, why would He allow such suffering and injustice? We read in the Bible about times when God provideWe have a purpose to fulfill - Kadima! Don't Waste Your Life

We have a purpose to fulfill - Kadima!

Have you ever wondered how an all-powerful God could let people die of starvation or lack of clean water? If God actually exists, and He is a good God, why would He allow such suffering and injustice? We read in the Bible about times when God provide

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