Healthy Bounderies

Forgiveness does not always mean reconciliation. You can forgive someone and still recognize that they no longer have a place in your life. Forgiveness is about releasing bitterness and choosing peace, not granting unlimited access to your heart or your future. We forgive and we pray for those who have hurt us, but the decision about whether someone remains in our lives belongs to us not to them, and not to the pressure of appearing humble or accommodating.

Christian faith calls us to forgive, but it does not call us to live in a victim mentality or continually place ourselves in harm’s way. Christ teaches mercy, but He also teaches wisdom, discernment, and transformation. Choosing healthy boundaries is not unchristian it is often an act of spiritual maturity.

Healthy boundaries are not a lack of grace; they are wisdom. You can walk in compassion while also protecting your well-being and the life you are building. Forgiveness releases the past, but faith calls us to grow stronger, wiser, and more faithful moving forward.

So, forgive freely, pray sincerely, refuse to live as a victim, and trust that God can bring strength, healing, and purpose out of every chapter of your life. Walk forward with courage your peace, your faith, and your future are worth protecting.

[Christopher Gregory]

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Luke 17:3 ... Take heed to yourselves: If thy brother trespass against thee, rebuke him; and if he repent, forgive him.

2 Corinthians 6:14 .... Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness?

Ephesians 5:11 ...  And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather reprove them. ❤

Leaning on Paul's Instruction

You don't have to go to a church to be Born Again.  You don't have to tithe for God to bless you. You don't have to dress in a certain way to please your Heavenly Father.

Once you understand how Grace works and how Christ changed what we couldn't, then you will fully understand how God simply want our fellowship, not our allegiance. 

This is why we lean on what Paul instructed, that every person walk according to their own conscious and work out one’s own salvation with fear and trembling. But resting in the fact that Christ is easy and his yolk is light.

[Christopher Gregory]

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Philippians 2:12-13 ... Wherefore, my beloved, as ye have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling.  For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of his good pleasure.

Matthew 11:29-30 ... Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.

Galatians 5:1-4 ... Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage. Behold, I Paul say unto you, that if ye be circumcised, Christ shall profit you nothing. For I testify again to every man that is circumcised, that he is a debtor to do the whole law. Christ is become of no effect unto you, whosoever of you are justified by the law; ye are fallen from grace. ❤

Your Only Account ...

Let no one judge you in your walk or journey in this life. Your only account is to God alone. Anything else is both static and meaningless chatter. 

[Christopher Gregory]

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Romans 14:4 ... Who art thou that judgest another man's servant? to his own master he standeth or falleth. Yea, he shall be holden up: for God is able to make him stand.

Romans 14:10 ... But why dost thou judge thy brother? or why dost thou set at nought thy brother? for we shall all stand before the judgment seat of Christ.

1 Corinthians 2:15 ... But he that is spiritual judgeth all things, yet he himself is judged of no man. ❤

Your SELF.

Your greatest enemy and your strongest ally are one and the same — yourself. Learn to tell them apart. 

[Christopher Gregory]

Ephesians 4:22-24 ... That ye put off concerning the former conversation the old man, which is corrupt according to the deceitful lusts; And be renewed in the spirit of your mind; And that ye put on the new man, which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness.

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The Great Pumpkin Day!

I am a firm believer in personal liberty when it comes to an individual’s right to choose how they live, what they watch, what they participate or what they don’t participate in, I support freedom in the body of Christ. If that means a person does Halloween, that’s on them, they have that liberty, because of grace, to do that. But I also respect another’s right and freedom not to. That’s the beauty of God’s grace he gives us. 

I’ve seen the damage done by legalism growing up in church, women not allowed to wear pants, makeup, or simple things like going to the movies. All restricted by the church police. We are all accountable for our own actions, that’s how it works. No need to apologize for your behavior, just be you. 

And eat some candy along the way. 🎃

[Christopher Gregory]

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

Colossians 2:16 ... Let no man therefore judge you in meat, or in drink, or in respect of an holyday, or of the new moon, or of the sabbath days:

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

Standing Firm!!

Always stand up for what’s right, even if it runs counter to what the crowd demands. 

 [Christopher Gregory]

Romans 12:2 ... And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.

Ephesians 6:14 ... Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness;

1 Cornthians 16:13 ... Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong.❤

"Will of God"

There is the permissive will of God and the perfect will of God. Know the difference between the two and try to walk in the latter. 

[Christopher Gregory]

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1 Thessalonians 4:3-4 ... For this is the will of God, even your sanctification, that ye should abstain from fornication: That every one of you should know how to possess his vessel in sanctification and honour;

Romans 12:2 ... And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.

Ephesians 6:5-6 ... Servants, be obedient to them that are your masters according to the flesh, with fear and trembling, in singleness of your heart, as unto Christ; Not with eyeservice, as menpleasers; but as the servants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart;

1 Thessalonians 5:18 ... In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.

1 Peter 2:15-16 ... For so is the will of God, that with well doing ye may put to silence the ignorance of foolish men: As free, and not using your liberty for a cloke of maliciousness, but as the servants of God. 

Micah 6:8 ... He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the Lord require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God? ❤

Unbiblical Prayers...

 Unbiblical prayers:

1. Name it and claim it.

2. Profess it and possess it.

3. Blab it and grab it.

4. I declare and decree.

5. I release the anointing.

6. I release the blessings.

7. I open the Heaven.

8. I bind Satan.

9. I command the Angels.

10. Holy Spirit, I give you permission.

Reject them!

[Christopher Gregory]

Ephesians 5:11 ... And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather reprove them.

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Love More.

Just like in politics where they weaponize government, many today are weaponizing the gospel. It is destructive. How about we love more? 

Be different, think different. 

[Christopher Gregory]

John 13:34-35 ... A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another. By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another.

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Religion vs. Gospel

The Bible is a living, breathing document. How you read it will determine how you see Christ. 

[Christopher Gregory]

2 Timothy 2:15 ... Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. ❤

Study The Bible!!

Be careful that you don’t promote a preacher's words, ideas, commentary above your own, or worse, above the Bible itself. I see too much of this where one preacher becomes the final authority on a subject. 

[Christopher Gregory]

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2 Timothy 2:15 ... Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.

John 5:39 .... Search the scriptures; for in them ye think ye have eternal life: and they are they which testify of me.

Acts 17:11 ...  These were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind, and searched the scriptures daily, whether those things were so. ❤

Justified by Faith!!

You will never, ever measure up to God’s standards. Your holiness efforts, your works, they are all 💩. It is your faith that justifies you. Nothing else. 

We sin daily. So, what do you do with that?  The word states that we - you and I - fall short every day, because of sin. Not a lifestyle of sin, but because we are corruptible human beings. Sinless perfection will never be part of our spiritual DNA, only by faith can we please God. That's the real issue, men have attempted to surpass what Christ did already, thru works. 

When we come to Christ, we are justified by what HE did, not by what we can do. That's the real issue, understanding that in this life we will fall (sin) make mistakes, error, choose bad choices, but here's the good news, Christ took all of that upon himself, so we don't have to. 

We obey Christ by one thing only, we keep our faith specifically in the finished work of Calvary.

[Christopher Gregory]

Acts 13:39 ... And by him all that believe are justified from all things, from which ye could not be justified by the law of Moses.

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Time Catches All...

There’s a certainty in life that no one can escape, so do everything you can to make your dreams reality, because time catches us all eventually. 

[Christopher Gregory]

Psalm 90:12 ... So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom.

1 John 2:17 ...  And the world passeth away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever.

James 4:14... Whereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapour, that appeareth for a little time, and then vanisheth away. ❤

Liberty in Christ!!

The religious mindset will never comprehend liberty in its perfect form. It’s not that we are walking away from Christ, we’re walking to where he is. That’s true spiritual maturity. Legalism, rituals, traditions, man-made concepts and ideas, will always resent enlightenment. 

Be enlightened. 

[Christopher Gregory]

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

Icing a Cake!!

John stated in 1 John 1:8 that if we say we have no sin we lie. The issue is not a lifestyle of sinful behavior, that’s problematic in of itself. The issue is understanding and breaking free from the law which can only be accomplished when we understand the message of the cross. 

Once we understand or grasp what the cross means, apply it to our life, that’s when grace comes into play. We pride ourselves in church, doing “churchy” things, but we fail to understand grace by the cross. Because the cross is the means by which we are set free. Religion will never accommodate that, it can’t. 

It’s like icing a cake, every time turn it you find that you missed a spot. That’s works. Grace covers us completely. 

[Christopher Gregory]

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

Galatians 3:17-18 ... And this I say, that the covenant, that was confirmed before of God in Christ, the law, which was four hundred and thirty years after, cannot disannul, that it should make the promise of none effect. For if the inheritance be of the law, it is no more of promise: but God gave it to Abraham by promise.

Romans 8:2 ... For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus hath made me free from the law of sin and death. ❤

Corporate Religion

Pastor Tony Evans is stepping down due to a “sin” years ago. 

This is why corporate religion masked as Christianity is so destructive, we punish people for things that they did years ago, why? To appease our traditions. 

This is not grace. This is religion. I don’t know this man, but he did something years ago, so? Who hasn’t? 

But, religion needs its pound of flesh. Grace forgives and forgets. Men, on the other hand… 

He should have rejected calls to step down and just embrace the grace he was given by God.

[Christopher Gregory]

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Isaiah 43:25 ... I, even I, am he that blotteth out thy transgressions for mine own sake, and will not remember thy sins.

Psalm 103:12 ... As far as the east is from the west, so far hath he removed our transgressions from us.

Hebrews 8:12 ... For I will be merciful to their unrighteousness, and their sins and their iniquities will I remember no more. ❤

"The Tongue"

‘Life and death are in the power of the tongue’ does not mean one can speak things into existence, it means don’t be a jerk. 

[Christopher Gregory]

Proverbs 8:21 ...  Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.

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"The Church"

The church was never meant to be a denomination, political infrastructure, or a social club. It was designed to be a community committed to radical love, justice, and compassion for all. 

[Christopher Gregory]

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Romans 12:5 ... So we, being many, are one body in Christ, and every one members one of another.

Galatians 5:13 ...  For, brethren, ye have been called unto liberty; only use not liberty for an occasion to the flesh, but by love serve one another.

Ephesians 4:5-6 ... One Lord, one faith, one baptism, One God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all. ❤

Stop "Tithing"

When you tithe your hard-earned income, you aren’t tithing to receive anything in return, but that the machine can keep demanding more. It’s called Capitalism. 

The wording (Tithe) itself is disingenuous because it implies an old covenant meaning that no longer exists. That’s why we should change the wording to reflect a more accurate interpretation and call it giving. 

But the mainstream traditionalists won’t do that because it is counterproductive to their agenda.

[Christopher Gregory]

2 Corinthians 9:7 ... Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver.

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Your Pastor ~

Q: How much authority does your pastor have over you? 

 A: None. 

Christ did not appoint little Popes over the church, he established servants. 

[Christopher Gregory]

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Psalm 34:22 ... The Lord redeemeth the soul of his servants: and none of them that trust in him shall be desolate.

John 12:16 ... If any man serve me, let him follow me; and where I am, there shall also my servant be: if any man serve me, him will my Father honour.

Galatians 5:13 ... For, brethren, ye have been called unto liberty; only use not liberty for an occasion to the flesh, but by love serve one another.  ❤