What I did this week

  I haven't done one of these in a while, so better late than never right?

 

  Well, early on, I started reading Crime and Punishment and thus far it has pretty good. I would not say it is entertaining. For the most part it takes place in the head of a reluctant murderer, and it is fascinating. Even one who has hardened themselves to their crimes with logic and desperation still suffers the pangs of conscience. Sin hurts no matter what. And that's as far as I've gotten.

 

  Tuesday I went and bought Tenth Avenue North's new album, Cathedrals. I highly recommend it. They have proved they have not reached the level of stagnancy so many other bands do after so long as a band.

 

  It got cold this week, so we've built many fires.

 

  And I started a couture skirt which has been fun. I love high end sewing.

 

    And that was my week!





 

 

Free

Leviticus 26:13
  "I will put my dwelling among you, and I will not abhor you. I will walk among you and be your God and you will be my people. I am the Lord your God who brought you out of Egypt so that you would no longer be slaves to the Egyptians; I broke the bars of your yoke and enabled you to walk with heads held high."

  In the days of the Old Testament, God chose the Israelites as His people. He loved them, He freed them from the bondage of slavery to the Egyptians. The Israelites, however, rejected God over and over. They disobeyed His laws and consequently rejected His blessings.
  Now, God has saved me. He has freed me from the yoke of sin and I now am free in the Spirit. I can love and obey God. Unlike those who are not Christians, I am free to struggle with sin. Free to hold my head high and not live in bondage.
  Not that I always do. Sometimes I try to put my yoke back on, I still sin. I still cling to my chains. I must put my past behind me. I must pray for God to make me free again and again. I am free to struggle, I'm not struggling to be free.