As Americans prepare to celebrate freedom, St. Paul’s words hit differently: “For freedom Christ has set us free.” But what kind of freedom is that, exactly? Is it just doing whatever we want? Or is it something deeper, more life-giving—and maybe even more demanding? The Rev. John Kennedy explores the surprising paradox at the heart of Christian freedom: a freedom that isn’t about self-indulgence but about love, limits, and becoming fully alive.

The Third Sunday after Pentecost.