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S.A.N.S. Episode 61: Different Kind of Free

Posted on April 2, 2022 by expressyourself4him

Today’s featured group is an American Christian teen pop rock band that formed in 1999. When I first learned that my favorite Christian Bookstore was going out of business at the end of the month, I spent as much free time as possible searching for the best music available. During one of my last visits, I found a collection from Zoe Girl. This two CD Set contain several fabulous songs that I had never heard before.

In [this] freedom Christ has made us free [and completely liberated us]; stand fast then, and do not be hampered and held ensnared and submit again to a yoke of slavery [which you have once put off], Galatians 5:1.

My favorite song turned out to be a Different Kind of Free. I’m not sure if this is the original or a remix, but today’s version of a Different Kind of Free combines Pop with Hip Hop. The final stanza contains a hint of rap that urges girls to experience the freedom which comes from entering a personal relationship with Jesus, Romans 10:9-11. As you listen, may you be moved to draw closer to the Lord.

by Jay Mankus

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A Different Kind of Free

Posted on June 7, 2014 by expressyourself4him

Paradise didn’t last long until temptation entered the conversation.  Since Adam and Eve were caught red handed with forbidden fruit in their possession, freedom has gone down hill.  Sure, freewill still exists, yet a different kind of free is necessary to escape guilt, shame and regret.

In their 2003 hit song Different Kind of Free, Zoe Girl raises this question.  Despite the pain of historic blunders, the future does hold the key to obtain a spiritual freedom.  While the world is busy keeping score, 1 Corinthians 13:4, God hits the reset button every morning, Lamentations 3:22-23.  The focus shouldn’t be on whether or not the Lord will forgive you for your transgressions in life.  Rather, will you let go of failure to forgive yourself or are you going to continue to beat yourself over previous mistakes?

The New Testament expresses a kinder and gentler God, full of grace and love, Romans 5:8.  Instead of shedding blood to atone for every time you mess up, the Lord has sent a different kind of high priest, Hebrews 4:15-16.  To replace this Jewish tradition, a human was led to the slaughter to die once and for all, 1 Peter 4:1.  Although no one deserves a second chance, a different kind of free is now available through Jesus, John 3:3-17.  Don’t wait to taste this everlasting fruit, Psalm 34:8.

by Jay Mankus

 

 

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