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JEE
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Posted 9/3/2004 11:37 AM (GMT -6)

Whether you agree with his politics or not, our President said something last night that stirred my soul to think about how this would apply to the Christian life. GWB said, "I believe in the transformational power of liberty." What a power-packed statement!

Now THAT will preach, friends.

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Sahid
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Posted 9/3/2004 1:14 PM (GMT -6)

I liked it too, but I'm afraid he was only referring to economics. Remember that proposed amendment?

Watch me fly. Freedom like wings and I will use them. Freedom like wings and I will spread them wide. - Stavesacre

JEE
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Posted 9/3/2004 1:17 PM (GMT -6)

Yes, I know he was talking about economics. I said the statement stirred me to think of how it could apply to the Christian life. I realize Bush wasn't speaking of the liberty of the Holy Spirit.

http://revivaltheology.net

Sahid
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Posted 9/4/2004 11:43 AM (GMT -6)

Right on.

Watch me fly. Freedom like wings and I will use them. Freedom like wings and I will spread them wide. - Stavesacre

1Heart
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Posted 9/4/2004 9:49 PM (GMT -6)

quote:
Originally posted by JEE

Whether you agree with his politics or not, our President said something last night that stirred my soul to think about how this would apply to the Christian life. GWB said, "I believe in the transformational power of liberty." What a power-packed statement!

Now THAT will preach, friends.

More than intellectual assent...I read and highlighted a book for my husband when he was in seminary. It was wonderful. Paul, Apostle of the Heart Set Free (by F.F. Bruce) I believe the liberty comes when we believe who He says we are, and what is ours (because we are in Him) as His heirs. When we believe those things in our heart (not just our head), and act upon them - we are transformed. Perhaps that is what we really need to be doing - educating people about who they are in Christ...what is theirs because they are in Christ...

God Bless,
Jo-Anne Viking

"Sometimes all we can do is go back to the character of God, and drop anchor there."

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