For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands, for God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control. 2 Timothy 1:6-7 ESV Fear is a powerful emotion. It is an emotion that drives us, controls… Continue reading Why Are You Afraid?
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You ought to…
How many times have you heard someone say “you ought to…”? You ought to lose 10 pounds, you ought to exercise more, you ought to quit smoking, work less, get more sleep, spend more time with your family, and the list could go on and on. In each case you are being asked to consider… Continue reading You ought to…
I’m With Them
The other day I read a fascinating editorial from the USA today about the fact that people as a whole fear, “the other.” The other is unfamiliar actions, places, people, traditions, or culture. The other is just something that we don’t know a lot about, but causes great fear and uncertainty. For example the Florida… Continue reading I’m With Them