Julian Freeman

Life because of an empty tomb…

September 20, 2011
by Julian Freeman
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Three Reasons to Have Joy in Trials

This past Sunday at GFC we began a new series in the book of 1 Peter called ‘A Holy People Living Wholly for God.’ One of the themes that’s immediately apparent in this letter is that of suffering. Peter is … Continue reading

August 23, 2011
by Julian Freeman
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Are You Cheerful?

Today in the car I was listening to a message by CJ Mahaney on Luke 17. He made a comment just in passing about this phrase from  James 5.13: ‘Is anyone cheerful? Let him sing praise.’ CJ pointed out that … Continue reading

August 17, 2011
by Julian Freeman
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Joy Invites Others In

Maybe it’s just because I’m a very simple man, but I find it astounding how much there is to be learned just from watching children. Just today I overheard my four year old rejoicing with her mother that she had … Continue reading

July 7, 2011
by Julian Freeman
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The Birth of Longing

There was a time when I used to think, ‘I hope Jesus comes back… but not until…’ and then I’d fill in the blank with something I really hoped to do in this life. That seems like a long time … Continue reading

June 13, 2011
by Julian Freeman
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My Disordered Heart

** This is written as part of the series 30 for 30: Reflections on Life at My 30th Birthday ** ———— Something funny is going to happen tonight. The Vancouver Canucks will play the Boston Bruins in game 6 of … Continue reading

March 4, 2010
by Julian Freeman
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What Did Jesus Say About Heaven?

Have you ever asked that question? Was it easy to find an answer? While the doctrine of heaven may be firmly established by using the whole of the revealed will of God, it is interesting to me how little Jesus … Continue reading