"Start today to collect experiences and not things" ~ What does freedom mean to you?

As a true follower of Christ, the Holy Spirit brings to mind my freedom that occurred when
Jesus became not only my Savior, but also the Lord and Master of my life.

I guess you can consider that as still being in bondage, but is a bondage in which I willingly choose to become a
servant for Christ because through Him I am set free from being a servant to the world, the flesh and the devil.

The Law is no longer my master, I am no longer a slave to sin.

My bondage to Christ has set me free from my bondage to sin -- and without Christ, sin reigns in the heart.

True freedom begins in the heart. True freedom is only achieved when our hearts are changed.

What good is it to remove all the "crap" if your heart has not changed?

Eventually it will only accumulate again.

The heart is corrupt and desires to make evil choices even though it knows the morally right choice to make.

Our thoughts, our behavior, what we say and how we act are all tainted by our sinful nature.

Without Christ, you serve sin, the devil, the Law or yourself.

If you are in Christ, sin has no dominion over you. You will still have temptations, you will still have to choose
between what is right to do and what is wrong, but you have been given a new life and a Holy Spirit-filled heart
that will bring about different desires and thoughts that are pleasing and glorifying to God.

Christ in you!! That is an amazing reality that happens once you've been born again.

Your old self is crucified with Christ on the cross, and YOU NO LONGER LIVE, but CHRIST LIVES IN YOU!

I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me.
And the life, which I now live in the flesh, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me. Galatians 2:20

Christ rules my heart.

Freedom came when MY WILL was slain.

Stand fast therefore in the liberty with which Christ has made us free,
and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage.
Galatians 5:1

Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.
2 Corinthians 3:17

That the creation itself will be set free from its bondage to corruption
and obtain the freedom of the glory of the children of God.
Romans 8:21

Me too, Koffee! I am determined to get rid of stuff this summer. I have vowed to fill the trash can before I put it out and sell something on craigs list every week.

I want to be able to eventually live in an RV.

I believe I will feel better without so much stuff.

What do I do with my kids (they are grown now) trophies?

Did you watch the video?

When he spoke about the storage units it reminded me of the time we were in transition as to what state we wanted to
live in.

We left Florida and decided to travel along the east coast and combine pleasure with plans--plans to buy a home.

Our travels brought us to Maryland where we stayed in a hotel for approximately 2 months. During that time we discovered the job
situation wasn't promising for my husband and at the advice of a friend we came here to Michigan.

It was the beginning of winter and, surprisingly, the rental market was busy and competitive. We ended up
living in a hotel for 6 months before finding a suitable home to rent.

Anyways, to get to the point, all our home furnishings and belongings that had followed us from Florida up to Maryland
we decided to put in storage in Maryland until we got situated in Michigan.

We paid for that storage for almost 2 years--what a waste of money that was! By the time we were able to go back to
Maryland to pick up the stuff, we didn't need much of it anymore. We didn't want to pay for another storage unit,
so most of it ended up in my basement and eventually it was sold, given away or trashed.

Why so we accumulate so much stuff?
Why do we hold on to things that we don't have any use for?
If I were to die today, it wouldn't be coming with me and I
know my sons would probably just throw it all away.

As for the trophies, I would probably ask my kids first what to do with them.
Then read this and see if it offers any good advice:
[link to unclutterer.com]

Whatever makes you happy Koffee, but believing in a fairy tale isn't my version of freedom. Why don't you learn about the direct translations of the original books of the bible commissioned by the vatican, by Mauro biglino.

The book you think is the "word of god" has been translated over and over, and censored and misinterpreted by families over the centuries (king james, Merovingian).

We were created, but not by A god. We were created by GODS, and there was no original sin. We didn't need a savior.

Well, if reading and studying what I believe to be the inerrant Word of God results in a positive renewal of my
heart and mind, a renewing that has revealed LOVE, that teaches me to die to my SELF, but most importantly, reveals
to me all that I need to know about my CREATOR and shows me the only way back to Him, then I think I will just stick with
the Bible.

It is Truth that TRANSFORMS.

Peace be with you.

If you are ready to "sell your crap", Adam's website offers some helpful hints and links to learn from.

Check it out here:
[link to manvsdebt.com]

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Freedom

[link to www.openbible.info]


something big coming

worth a pin

This is the definition of freedom to me:


First Amendment – Establishment Clause, Free Exercise Clause; freedom of speech, of the press, and of assembly; right to petition
Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.

Second Amendment – Right to keep and bear arms.
A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.

Third Amendment – Protection from quartering of troops.
No Soldier shall, in time of peace be quartered in any house, without the consent of the Owner, nor in time of war, but in a manner to be prescribed by law.

Fourth Amendment – Protection from unreasonable search and seizure.
The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.

Fifth Amendment – due process, double jeopardy, self-incrimination, eminent domain.
No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a Grand Jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the Militia, when in actual service in time of War or public danger; nor shall any person be subject for the same offence to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation.

Sixth Amendment – Trial by jury and rights of the accused; Confrontation Clause, speedy trial, public trial, right to counsel
In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the State and district wherein the crime shall have been committed, which district shall have been previously ascertained by law, and to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation; to be confronted with the witnesses against him; to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor, and to have the Assistance of Counsel for his defence.

Seventh Amendment – Civil trial by jury.
In suits at common law, where the value in controversy shall exceed twenty dollars, the right of trial by jury shall be preserved, and no fact tried by a jury, shall be otherwise re-examined in any court of the United States, than according to the rules of the common law.

Eighth Amendment – Prohibition of excessive bail and cruel and unusual punishment.
Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.

Ninth Amendment – Protection of rights not specifically enumerated in the Constitution.
The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people.

Tenth Amendment – Powers of States and people.
The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people.

this resonates. its exactly how i feel.

After the astral projection i had, this is how i feel, i just needed that specific catch phrase that would trigger it!

Thank you very much!

Not to have my imagination captured by a false narrative.

As for trophies...if the kids are graduated from high school give them their own trophies and stuff!

For me, I have chosen a few awesome childhood drawings that really resonate with me and I frame those and actually display them in my home.

I have one trunk of "special things" from my son and it's a little trunk...like a 24 x 24 box. I have one plastic bin of special baby clothing that he will take with him when he graduates college if he wants them for his own kids one day (he probably will, he's sentimental).

I have about 4 small boxes chuck full of photos. It's my dream to scan those and make them digital.

I love de-cluttering and I have gotten rid of so much in the past few years. It felt awesome to drop my bridal gown at Goodwill after 20 years! :)

^^the childhood drawings I mentioned were by my son...not me, lol! I seldom save my own drawings

:tyg9:

Yes, I have a plastic bin filled with sentimental items that I have put aside for my sons, too. Baby clothing, pictures,
lock of hair, hospital and medical info - they all hold special memories, unlike all the other usless junk that is
just sitting around taking up space and calling out to be dusted.

It does feel good to get rid of it.

drive the rv to their house(s) and move when you feel the urge.

BTW I am in the same mode. You can sell a lot of stuff on ebay. If you get a paypal account get their debit card so you don't have to wait 5 days while they transfer it.

I want to get down to a couple of suitcases.

Really weird because I have always hoarded crap.

Collecting things implies that I am deficient in of myself. Man does not live by bread alone.

Ebay, Facebook, Yard sales, Craigslist, Flea markets and consignment shops. Many different places to sell your "crap".

I'm discovering stuff I forgot I had! But this time I am not finding a reason to hold on to it!

Same here.I paid storage for over two years on stuff I didnt even recall having until I begin unpacking things.Now 80% is still in my garage because I have no need for it settled where I am now.
I so much want to go through it all and get rid of it because I too would like the RV life at some point.
Always wanted stuff because growing up I had little.Then when I accumulated it as I have it now feels like a weight on my shoulders.I want to get to the point I could move on within a few hours instead of days of work.
I am tired now and older so its hard to work up the energy to tackle the chore but I hope to before cold weather arrives again.
I only want what I need .I feel so held down by it all.

Always great threads K!

Seek out help or just tackle a little bit at a time.
I put off entering my garage for a long time only because of all the stuff my deceased husband left behind.
It was his workshop and I would become so emotional every time I saw something that reminded me of him.

Well, I'm over that now, so I've begun to tackle it a little bit at a time. If I can manage to put even one
contractor bag of crap into the trash each week, that will be progress.

:TYF:

when u get old enough, u will lose your experiences, your beliefs and even your identity.

Thank god

Very true

Well worth reading and keeping in mind. Thank you Mr. Manhattan.