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Religion or Relationship

August 3, 2010 By Shane Creech Leave a Comment

So Paul stood in the midst of the Areopagus and said, “Men of Athens, I observe that you are very religious in all respects.  Acts 17:22

Even though these words were spoken a long time ago to another culture, they ring afresh in our ears today.  Why?  Many of us have traded a life giving relationship with Jesus for religion.

We falsely believe that church attendance will save us, tithing will save us or an adherence to a set of rules or liturgical tradition will guarantee us a spot in Heaven.  While the above things may be wrong or right depending on your flavor of Christianity, they never substitute for a relationship with Jesus.

Christianity is not about denominations, movement or rules.  It is about a relationship with a risen Savior who yearns to be a part of each of our lives.  So I ask you this question:  When was the last time you were personal with the Lord?  Being personal with Him means pursuing Him, listening for His voice and yearning for His touch.

You don’t need a church or pastor to get to Jesus.  All you need is a heart that is willing to pursue Him.  I encourage you today to do just that.  Get out that Bible you lug to church on Sunday, open it up and let Him begin to speak to you.

Shane Creech

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Jesus-What We Need Now.

June 30, 2010 By admin Leave a Comment

There has never

been a time in history when the message of Set Free has been more needed than now.  All around us is chaos and confusion.  There seems to be no solid rock on which to stand.  Even in the church we have run out of self help ideas and feel good sermons.  The world and the church are running scared and out of options.

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The Power of Set Free

June 21, 2010 By admin Leave a Comment

One of the greatest things about Set Free is how it affects people in different ways.  Some read the book and tell me how they are touched by the compassion of God portrayed in the story of my life.  Others have read the book and been quickened in their faith.  Still others tell me that the book gives them hope for their lost loved ones.

Recently I received a report of a healing that took place in a young man’s back after reading the book.  The story of how God taught me biblical faith in the midst of my ordeal inspired him to stand in faith for his healing.  The very first time he spoke to his mountain, it seemed that nothing happened.  The very next morning when he woke up though God came through.  As he stood up from the breakfast table, his back made a rather large popping sound.

The sound was so loud that it startled his children sitting nearby.  He thought that he had hurt himself further.  Turns out that he has just been healed.  Since that time he has had no more pain in his back.  I am so thankful of how God is using the book to touch countless lives!

Set Free is also a great evangelism tool.  If you know someone who needs Jesus, I urge you to get a copy today for them.

Shane Crech

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Simple Faith Moves Mountains

June 17, 2010 By Shane Creech Leave a Comment

One of the greatest messages of Set Free is faith. So often faith is touted as a gift for the precious few anointed in the body of Christ when faith is in fact the gift of God to each and every one of us. Faith is not mystical. [Read more...]

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