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Free and Clear

Free and Clear

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Free and Clear--white houseIf we own something free and clear, it belongs to us.

We owe nothing for it. Many of us make house payments for years. After the final payment, our house belongs to us free and clear. That makes us feel free as a bird.

Sometimes we receive free and clear gifts.

We owe nothing for those gifts. They may come from:

  • Family
  • Friends
  • Neighbors
  • Anyone

Other times we give free and clear gifts.

When we hear of needs, we want to help. Therefore, we give and expect nothing in return.

We may also give for no special reason. We simply like to share.

Gifts may be large or small.

Many cost little or nothing, such as:

  • Notes
  • Crafts
  • Food
  • Flowers or vegetables from our gardens

People who sign up for my email list receive:

  • My weekly blog posts
  • News about my writing journey
  • Occasional gifts

The first email includes a link for a free copy of “Words of Hope for Days That Hurt.” I like to thank subscribers for their support. Small gifts help me do that.

God offers us the greatest gift of all.

“For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God” (Ephesians 2:8 NIV).

What free and clear gifts do you like to give?

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Free as a Bird

Free as a Bird

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Free as a Bird--eagle flying in front of sunWhat fun to be free as a bird:

  • No worries
  • No problems
  • Totally free

We feel free as a bird if we are free from:

  • Work (Friday afternoon with the weekend ahead)
  • School (the beginning of summer vacation)
  • Marriage (if we prefer a single life)
  • Jail
  • Anything that keeps us from what we want to do

On July 4, Independence Day, the United States celebrates our country’s freedom.

The bald eagle symbolizes that freedom.

July 4 includes:

  • Parades
  • Fireworks
  • Cookouts
  • Music
  • Worship
  • And so much more

Although far from perfect, we enjoy freedoms many people have never known.

Yet, our freedom comes at great price for many.

Soldiers often go beyond the call of duty.

  • Many gave their lives.
  • Others live with physical, mental, and emotional scars from protecting the freedom we enjoy.

Beyond the Call of Duty--flag flyingIn honor of them, wave Old Glory high. Give thanks for the land of the free because of the brave.

“Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom” (2 Corinthians 3:17 NIV).

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What’s the Catch?

What’s the Catch?

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What's the Catch-colorful question marksIf I offer you something free, you may ask, “What’s the catch?”

It sounds too good to be true. You wonder if I expect something in return. Or, am I not telling you everything. What strings are attached?

  • Do I expect you to buy something?
  • Do I expect you to give me something
  • Why would I offer something for nothing?

Book cover: Beyond Bethlehem and Calvary, & What's the CatchDuring the month of August, I am offering you a chance to win a free copy of my book, Beyond Bethlehem and Calvary. The winner will be announced on August 30, 2016.

What’s the catch? Here it is:

  • For a chance to win, you must subscribe to receive my blog posts by e-mail. You can do that here or at the top right side of this page.
  • If you subscribed in the past, you are already entered for a chance to win.

Why would I want you to subscribe by e-mail?

  • Many of you watch for the Facebook, LinkedIn, or Twitter links to my blog each week.
  • However, you don’t always see those links.
  • If you subscribe by email, the posts will arrive in your inbox every Tuesday morning. You will not miss future posts.

Of course, if you win the book and enjoy it, I hope you will tell others. So, yes, I would like more people to buy the book too.

“God’s blessings are given to us by faith, as a free gift” (Romans 4:16 TLB).

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