"The truth will set you free. Free to be yourself, to know that you are a unique person, make your own mistakes, to see the positive and to recognize a compliment, jump up and down when you see a face in the clouds 'but by the grace of God I am what I am, and his grace to me has not been ineffective.' (1 Corinthians 15:10); Free to experience life, to go out without being afraid, introduce yourself to the old woman who lives next door and ask her just how she gets that beehive hairdo 'For he will hardly dwell on the shortness of his life, because God lets him busy himself with the joy of his heart.' (Ecclesiastes 5:19); Free to speak your mind, to effect the world you live in, lead a demonstration on why you feel that sheep should become a household pet 'From the fruit of his words a man has his fill of good things, and the work of his hands comes back to reward him' (Proverbs 12:14); Free to have hope, to keep faith when times are bad and have trust in the Lord, when you fall in a mud puddle--don't worry about how dirty you've gotten, make mudpies 'The favors of the Lord are not exhausted, his mercies are not upset; They are renewed each morning, so great is His faithfulness. My portion is the Lord, says my soul; therefore will I hope in Him.'; Free to heal your wounds, to know peace of mind, keep a journal and write your deepest thoughts to God, sit under a tree and meditate 'A joyful heart is the health of the body, but a depressed spirit dries up the bones.' (Proverbs 17:22); Free to forgive others, to love your enemies, when your friend Bill hurts you, know that deep within he doesn't really mean it 'But I say to you, love your enemies, and pray for those who persecute you, that you may be children of you heavenly Father.' (Matthew 5:44); Frees to give, to take joy in hugging someone who needs it, give away your favorite striped blanket to the needy person you may not see, but know is there 'The kindly man will be blessed, for he gives his sustenance to the poor.' (Proverbs 22:9); Free to love, to care deeply for those around you, look at someone with your heart in your eyes and feel a soul reaching out; 'Above all, let your love for one another be intense because love covers a multitude of sins.' (1 Peter 4:8); Free to know the greatest joy--happiness '"I have told you this that my joy might be in you and your joy might be complete."' (John 15:11)." "Jesus said... 'You will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.'" John 8:31-32 NIV

Original Art by InspirationArt & Scripture © 2004, 24 in. x 36 in. (W x H)