What Forgiveness Looks Like

2 Corinthians 2:5-8 NIV If anyone has caused grief, he has not so much grieved me as he has grieved all of you to some extent—not to put it too severely. The punishment inflicted on him by the majority is sufficient. Now instead, you ought to forgive and comfort him,...

When Fear Faces Faith

Isaiah 8:11-13 “Indeed this is what the LORD told me.  He took hold of me firmly and warned me not to act like these people.  ‘Do not say, ‘conspiracy’ every time these people say the word.  Don’t be afraid of what scares them;...

Fear and Illusive Safety

Proverbs 16:17″The highway of the upright is to turn from evil; the one who guards his way safeguards his life.”Proverbs 3:24 “When you lie down, you will not be afraid; Yes, you will lie down and your sleep will be sweet.”Proverbs 18:10...

The Fear of the Lord

Proverbs 14:26-27 “In the fear of the LORD one has strong confidence, and it will be a refuge for his children. The fear of the LORD is like a life-giving fountain, to turn people from deadly snares.” Several years ago, a friend asked me to write a letter...

What Are You Afraid Of?

A ship lost out at sea, an intruder in your home, a scorpion in your bed, a bully threatening you, a terrorist attack or world war III . . . all legitimate fears, I think.  But what scares me the most is apathy concerning my faith in God. It is easy to focus on the...

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