How do you react to fear of the unknown when it comes to stepping out in faith or living boldly? I remember the first time I spoke with a microphone in front of a crowd. I was terrified! My topic was Unshakable Confidence in Christ, but my knees were knocking!
What are you afraid of? Fear can be a healthy response designed to keep us from life-threatening situations (like poisonous snakes, dangerous cliffs, or dark alleys). However, most of the time the fearful feeling in your gut isn’t caused by life-or-death situations. Instead of protecting you, fear often keeps you stuck. To move forward, you
Lori Altebaumer
“She considers a field and buys it; from her profits she buys a vineyard.” Proverbs 31 v.16 (NKJV) In part one of this post, we considered how the place to start with understanding Proverbs 31 was in the fear of the Lord.“But a woman who fears the Lord, she shall...
“We destroy arguments and every lofty opinion raised against the knowledge of God, and take every thought captive to obey Christ” (2 Corinthians 10:5). The bible is full of scriptures that speak ab…
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Jeremiah 32:17:"Ah, Sovereign Lord, you have made the heavens and the earth by your great power and outstretched arm. Nothing is too hard for you."In this world, a lot of folks have a fear of men more than anything else. It is just the way things are. Your fellow humans...
If not dealt with, worry can lead to more severe cases of anxiety and panic attacks. I would love to offer some encourage worried leaders.
Fear and anxiety are emotions that all of us face. What can we do to win over such things? Here are different ways to pray over fear (using Isaiah 41:10.
"The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?" - Psalm 27:1Isn’t it amazing how just a few words from the Bible can offer us so much comfort and strength? This verse from...
What To Do When He Hasn't Texted You All Day
Via Valenzuela
Doubt is a constant travel companion that comes to all of us. Is it normal to doubt your faith, regardless of the time of day or the stillness of the night? Together, let us take a journey to investigate the nuances of doubt in the Christian faith.The nature of doubt...
Kathleen Orenza
In moments of doubt and fear, one may feel alone, navigating through dark and uncertain paths. Yet, in these trying times, the presence of God offers a loving embrace, a sanctuary of peace and comfort. This presence, this divine companionship, is a deep experience, whispering hope into the hearts of...
A Butterfly on a leaf. (Photo by Zett Foto from Pexels)Are you afraid of change? Do you have feelings of fear of the unknown?After graduating from High School, we become anxious about stepping into college. We also feel worried about getting a new job, promotion, or a career change. Changes...
A field of green grass. (Photo by Jahoo Clouseau from Pexels)Like the Israelites, have you been wandering in the desolation of anxiety and fear for many years of your life?The story of Joshua in the Bible reminds us that with faith in God and utmost courage, we can cross our...
Janet Perez-Eckles
Good news means the Savior will take away your fear, bring help for your loneliness, calm your anxiety, and lift you up from sorrow.
Hannah
Do you find yourself scrolling through social media and seeing friends traveling to exotic places? Perhaps you also see others celebrating with their new families? Or is your feed filled with people donning luxurious clothing brands? If so, you might be familiar with that uneasy feeling—the fear of missing out...
I laughed when I first heard about arachibutyrophobia, which is the fear of peanut butter sticking to the roof of your mouth. This interesting tidbit got me looking into other phobias. Octophobia &…
Image by Anemone123 from Pixabay It turns out people can have a fear of anything. Most seem to have a fear of something. Me? Arachnophobia. A common one is the fear of spiders. It is so bad the oth…
I'm 53 now, and so scared that I won't get married again, but that is the desire of my heart and I just keep praying.” This comment on one of my blog posts touched my heart. I pray the woman who wrote me will wait upon the Lord, trusting she will find the love she is seeking at the perfect time in her life. I want you to know that, even though you will probably experience some level of fear, with the Lord’s help, you can get through it. This blog invites divorced Christians to tell their stories with the goal of encouraging churches to resist condemnation and become a source of healing and grace. Do you have a divorce experience to share?
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What is your favorite movie genre? Is it the heart-pounding excitement of action films, the heartwarming tales of romance, or perhaps the thought-provoking drama that captures your attention? Regardless of your cinematic preference, chances are you have come across someone in your Christian circle who unabashedly enjoys watching horror movies....