[Live] as free people, [yet] without employing your freedom as a pretext for wickedness; but [live at all times] as servants of God.
1 Peter 2:16, AMP
Happy 4th of July! Today, once again, let’s remember the price that was paid and the blood that was shed to purchase our independence; and let’s continue to pray for those who have the authority to uphold our freedoms.
Most importantly, remember the price Jesus paid and the blood He shed to set us free! He provided the ultimate freedom for all who receive and believe in Him. As followers of Christ, let’s believe God, take Him at His Word and do what 1 Peter tells us, “Live as free people….” Today, give Jesus thanks and live…
Free from sin.
Free from guilt.
Free from the curse.
Free from condemnation.
Free from inferiority.
Free from shame.
Free from the fear of man.
Free from oppression and depression.
Free from the fear of death.
Free from bondage and addictions.
Free from discouragement.
Free from sickness and poverty.
Free from anxieties and panic.
Free from all the power of the enemy.
Happy Independence Day – Jesus has set us free!
Say It:
Father, I thank You for all those who shed their blood to provide for my independence. I pray for all those in authority – may they uphold our God-given rights and freedoms. Most of all, I thank You for the freedom that came into my life because of Jesus and His shed blood. I will live as a free person and I will serve You with gladness! In Jesus’ Name. Amen.
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As a young couple, fresh out of Bible School with Two daughters and a third child on the way, Jeff and Beth Jones felt God's call to pioneer Valley Family Church in 1991 with a vision to make an eternal difference in Southwest Michigan. As a husband and wife team, they have always led together as visionary pastors and have shared the pulpit as Bible teachers. They are passionate about building the local church in greater Kalamazoo and the global church around the world.
Their message has always been focused on the basics of the Bible and has remained consistent since VFC's beginning. Throughout VFC's history, the goal of their teaching has been to help people live an abundant life through a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, in the power of the Holy Spirit, and through faith in God's Word. In short, it's our mission statement: we exist to help people become devoted followers of Jesus who get the Bible basics, live the life and do the stuff.
Jeff and Beth have four kids and four grandchildren. Meghan is married to Brodie Hock. Annie is married to Zack Spangler. Luke is married to Kelsey Jones. Eric is married to Alexa Jones. All of their kids and in-laws have served with them in the church for many years and each sense their own unique calling to ministry.
