Set Me Free

"But the cowardly, unbelieving, abominable, murderers, sexually immoral, sorcerers, idolaters, and all liars shall have their part in the lake which burns with fire and brimstone, which is the second death.”
Revelation 21:8

It is the great evils in man that we focus on while ignoring the subtle, everyday sins that offend God much the same way. Help me, along with the power of the Holy Spirit, on my journey. Help me to live my life, free of the weight of sin and to please God by finding my role in His creation.

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What Is Death Without Being Saved?

Then Death and Hades were cast into the lake of fire. This is the second death. And anyone not found written in the Book of Life was cast into the lake of fire.
Revelation 20:14-15

In order to avoid a second death, I believe in my second birth within Christ.

Lord, enter my heart that I might be part of your kingdom. Live in my heart along with the Holy Spirit, who will guide me on the journey of my life.

The Price To Pay

For the wages of sin is death,
Romans 6:23

Our human nature brings with it a lack for concern of our spirit. Our sins become so much a part of us, so familiar, that they are hard to discern and impossible to avoid.

When are we ready to be healed?

Therefore, just as through one man sin entered the world, and death through sin, and thus death spread to all men, because all sinned
Romans 5:12


Our history includes pain and suffering that is a part of us. We carry it with us along the way. We try to master it. Only the love of God can take away the pain.

The thing we have in common

for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God
Roman 3:23

As I walk along the ancient Roman Road, reflections of my life and perspectives reveal that my transgressions are many and I ask my Lord to forgive what I have done and what I have failed to do.

"There is no life, nowhere"

As it is written:

"There is none righteous, no, not one,
There is none who understand,
There is none who seeks after God"
Romans 3:10-11

Often in our journey the world seems lost. Where do we search for answers? The desires of so many we meet are confusing and self destructive. Why doesn't the search for God and salvation take center place in their lives?

Let my map be Scripture, let me bring the knowledge God has given me to others on my pilgrimage.

Whose Soul Is It Anyway?

“ Behold, all souls are Mine;
The soul of the father
As well as the soul of the son is Mine;
The soul who sins shall die.
Ezekiel 18:4

Walking the pilgrim's path, the people we pass and the people we meet all possess a soul which belongs to God. Each of us brings our soul along for the journey. It is the property of the one God, and yearns to one day go home, back to the love and beauty of the Creator. If we could just see each other this way, we would see with the eyes of our Lord.

Art by Rassouli, Soul's Journey