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Tag Archives: Fear

Shouldn’t we be afraid of God? Shouldn’t we fear Him?

December 16, 2020

You know, if you really think about it, we should all be terrified of God. Anybody that can create the …

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Is good character a great insurance policy?

November 6, 2020

Good character is important. Doing the right thing, God’s thing, makes all the difference. Solomon’s dad understood that following what …

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Jesus brings calm into our lives. Jesus brings peace. Jesus drives out the darkness.

September 19, 2020

I remember as a child not wanting to sleep in the dark. There were monsters in the closet and under …

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Do we have a spirit of fear?

August 12, 2020

How easy is it to focus on what God doesn’t do for me? Way too easy. I get distracted. The …

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Can we overcome fear?

July 27, 2020

Many days, there is a whole lot of worrying going on. There are many difficulties. Jesus told us there would …

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God is strong and never grows tired. God is better than the Energizer Bunny.

May 12, 2020

There is always good news with God. He is always happy to have us back when we miss His goal …

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Jesus brings calm into our lives. Jesus brings peace. Jesus drives out the darkness. 

May 10, 2020

I remember as a child not wanting to sleep in the dark. There were monsters in the closet and under …

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“Do not fear those who kill the body but are unable to kill the soul.” ~Jesus

December 9, 2019

There is a great conundrum around the issue of fear. God says that I should fear Him and that I …

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“Fear Him who is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.” ~Jesus

May 21, 2019

I need to take God and His Son Jesus very seriously. There will be a day of judgement. There is …

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Can we have courage in our prayers?

April 7, 2019

Am I ready to be bold and have confidence when I approach Jesus in prayer? Jesus is my great high …

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“Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you” ~Jesus

March 15, 2019

Everywhere Jesus went and whenever He would minister to His disciples or the people, He brought calm and peace to …

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“You will not be afraid of the terror by night, or of the arrow that flies by day.” ~King David

March 13, 2019

I am constantly on the lookout for tornadoes. I live in tornado alley. I used to live in the northeast …

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Is fear an opportunity for faith?

February 27, 2019

There is a great conundrum around the issue of fear. God says that I should fear Him and that I …

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“Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you.” ~Jesus

February 16, 2019

One of the benefits of being a disciple is that obedience brings peace. If I’m not at peace, I need …

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Fear — Should I be afraid of natural phenomena like tornadoes and hurricanes?

September 25, 2018

I am constantly on the lookout for tornadoes. I live in tornado alley. I used to live in the northeast …

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Wisdom — Was it foretold of Jesus? Is it recognized in Jesus?

September 21, 2018

I start with Jesus. I must. That is where wisdom starts. The fear of the MASTER is the beginning of …

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“Courage, it’s me. Don’t be afraid.” ~Jesus

August 12, 2018

The five thousand had just been feed. It was a stunning day. God had been shown, through His son Jesus, …

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“The fear of the Master is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction.” ~King Solomon

June 25, 2018

Proverbs 1:7 declares, “The fear of the Master is the beginning of knowledge.” Until I understand who God is and develop …

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“The Master is my light and my salvation —  whom shall I fear?” ~King David

May 16, 2018

I have a number of things I am afraid of. God is God and Jesus is working with me to …

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Sometimes my worst fears …

April 12, 2018

Sometimes my worst fears come true. It really was cancer. I did go broke. I was homeless and living in …

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“Courage, it’s me. Don’t be afraid.” ~Jesus

July 31, 2017

  If Peter was anything, he was nothing but bold. But it seems that he was also always asking for …

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“Take courage! It is I. Don’t be afraid.” ~Jesus

May 3, 2017

99 out of 100 things I worry about never happen. And yet, I continue to be afraid. Jesus is ever …

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“They loved praise from men more than praise from God.” ~Apostle John

April 9, 2017

Fill in the blank. But because of __________ I would not confess my faith for fear I will be kicked …

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“For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self- control.” ~Apostle Paul

January 24, 2017

How easy is it to focus on what God doesn’t do for me? Way too easy. I get distracted. The …

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Is my obedience not so much out of love as it is out of carefulness? “Just tell me what to do, God, and I’ll do it.”

November 16, 2016

Jesus told of the man who entrusted three of his servants with thousands of dollars, urging them to handle his …

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“Be a good citizen.” ~Apostle Paul

November 3, 2016

I am a citizen of the country of God. Jesus is in charge. Jesus is my absolute ruler. The United …

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“The fear of human opinion disables; trusting in God protects you from that.” ~King Solomon

October 2, 2016

There is a fear that paralyzes me. It is the concern about what you think of me. Will I post …

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“Do not be afraid. You have found favor with God.” ~Angel to Mary

May 19, 2016

Mary did not have anything to fear. She didn’t know that but it was true. There are times I don’t …

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“The Lord is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?” ~King David

May 7, 2016

God lights my path. God saves me. Jesus, the Messiah, has paid the price for my missing God’s goal and …

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“This is what you’re to look for: a baby wrapped in a blanket and lying in a manger.” ~God’s Angel

December 25, 2015

The sheepherders were minding their own business. Just doing what they do after a long day of work. They were …

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Worrying always results in missing God’s goal

December 5, 2015

Worrying always results in missing God’s goal. Fear paralyzes and keeps us from acting on what God has planned for …

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Fear looks. Faith jumps – and never fails to obtain God’s goal!

October 28, 2015

When Jesus, the Messiah, says “Jump”, we jump. That is the essence of faith. Our enemy. fear, whispers in our …

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“I learned that courage was not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it. The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers that fear.” ~~Nelson Mandela

June 2, 2015

We all are afraid. We all need more courage. God gives us the courage to go on. Jesus says to …

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“Thinking will not overcome fear but action will.” ~W. Clement Stone

May 3, 2015

Sometimes the more we think about something, the more we fear actually doing something. Jesus challenged Peter to walk on …

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“Always do what you are afraid to do.” ~Ralph Waldo Emerson

April 29, 2015

Fear paralyzes us. The perfect love of Jesus drives out all fear. Be not afraid. Always do what you are …

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"Worry is a cycle of inefficient thoughts whirling around a center of fear." ~~Corrie Ten Boom

April 12, 2015

Worry is a vicious cycle. When we worry, our thoughts spin out control. We forget that God is in control. …

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Where does all my planning get me? Turn from the path of planning to the path of Peace.

March 26, 2015

A friend sent me this quote. I have reading it over and over.  I love to plan. Excessive planning violates …

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“Perfect love casts out fear.” ~Apostle John

March 13, 2015

In our Father’s house there are many, many rooms. But the one thing there is no room for is fear. …

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“For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and love and discipline.” ~Apostle Paul

March 11, 2015

I don’t have to be timid or shy. Fear can’t grip my heart. He has given me His HOLY Spirit. …

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“What kind of a man is this, that even the winds and the sea obey Him?” ~The Disciples of Jesus

February 3, 2015

Jesus didn’t cause the storm to arise. The storm wasn’t His doing at all. He didn’t “weather” the storm although …

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"We must build dikes of courage to hold back the flood of fear." ~~Martin Luther King, Jr.

January 18, 2015

Fear can overtake us. Anxiety challenges our ability and attitude. Some days it is like a flood. Fear can be …

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You have nothing to fear. Do the right thing. Blessings will be yours!

December 20, 2014

You have nothing to fear. We hear that all the time. Fear can come when we don’t know what to …

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"We need a lot more failures. Failures that don’t kill us make us bolder." ~~Seth Godin

November 15, 2014

It is not all about being successful. Focusing on success holds us back. We do need to be bolder. Getting …

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Shouldn’t we be afraid of God?

September 15, 2014

You know, if you really think about it, we should all be terrified of God. Anybody that can create the …

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“But take heart! I have conquered the world.” ~~Jesus

August 23, 2014

Many days, there is a whole lot of worrying going on. Fear can cripple. How many times does God come …

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“Never let the fear of striking out get in your way.” ~Babe Ruth

July 28, 2014

For a long time Babe Ruth held the record for hitting the most home runs (714). He was an amazing …

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“Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.” ~Apostle Peter

June 13, 2014

Our Father cares for us. He has great things in mind for us. He is doing it. He loves us …

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“You of little faith, why are you so afraid?” ~~Jesus

May 12, 2014

Nothing is impossible with God. Do we have confidence in Him? Do we know, deep in our inner being, that …

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Always good news with God

April 11, 2014

There is always good news with God. He is always happy to have us back when we miss His goal …

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Are there monsters in the closet?

April 8, 2014

I remember as a child not wanting to sleep in the dark. There were monsters in the closet and under …

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