“The friendship of Yahweh is for those who fear him, and he makes known to them his covenant.” ~King David
Jesus calls me to maturity and to be a friend. It is my obedience and worship of God that leads …
Tag Archives: Fear
Are we counting our problems or our blessings?
Of course, we have problems. Are we counting our problems or our blessings? For what are we praying? Are we …
“Why are you afraid, you men of little faith?” ~Jesus
I am constantly on the lookout for tornadoes. I live in tornado alley. I used to live in the northeast and …
“Do not fear those who kill the body, and after that have nothing more that they can do.” ~Jesus
Jesus considers us friends. Jesus wants to confide with me. Jesus has some things he wants me to know. Jesus …
“But I will warn you whom to fear: fear him who, after he has killed, has authority to cast into hell.” ~Jesus
The religious bullies want to intimidate us into silence. Nothing would please them more. Jesus challenges us to speak up …
“Yahweh [the Lord] is our king; he will save us.” ~Isaiah
What happens when God is charge? We have peace and safety. God keeps us safe. We have nothing to fear. …
Are we claiming the gift of God? Are we fanning the flame?
Sometimes, OK, many times, I need to be reminded to fan the flame. It hasn’t completely gone out but it …
“Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people.” ~An Angel
When it was time to give birth to Jesus, no one had room for Him. So, Mary did what …
“For the Master your God is a consuming fire, a jealous God.” ~Moses
I need to take God and His Son Jesus very seriously. There will be a day of judgement. There is …
“This is what you’re to look for: a baby wrapped in a blanket and lying in a manger.” ~God’s Angel
The sheepherders were minding their own business. Just doing what they do after a long day of work. They were …
“By faith Abraham, when he was called, obeyed.” ~Author of Hebrews
By faith Abraham, when he was called, obeyed by going out to a place which he was to receive for …
“Don’t fear, little flock; for your Father was pleased to give you the kingdom.” ~Jesus
The literal translation Luke 12:32 is “Don’t fear, little flock; for your Father was pleased to give you the kingdom.” …
Is our love being perfected?
In our Father’s house there are many, many rooms. But the one thing there is no room for is fear. …
What do we have to fear?
Why this is important: We do not have to be timid or shy. Fear cannot grip our hearts. He has …
Will Jesus abandon us?
Sometimes our worst fears come true. It really was cancer. We did go broke. We were homeless and living in …
Can we hold back the flood of fear?
Fear can overtake us. Anxiety challenges our ability and attitude. Some days it is like a flood. Fear can be …
Did you lock the doors?
Did you lock the doors? That was the compelling question the morning Jesus rose from the dead in an incorruptible …
What is the great and joyful event that is meant for everybody, worldwide?
The big deal: When it was time to give birth to Jesus, no one had room for Him. So Mary …
Are Your Fears Legion?
Here is a guest article from Mandy Sweigart-Quinn. Mandy is known as the Blue Collar Theologian (www.bluecollartheologian.blog)! She loves Jesus, His …
Can fear turn into faith? Is there fear in love?
I have many things I am afraid of. God is God and Jesus is working with me to iron those …
Are we slaves to fear?
The Holy Spirit is “the Spirit of adoption” The word adoption in the New Testament means “being placed as an …
Should we fear God?
What we know: Proverbs 1:7 declares, “The fear of the Master is the beginning of knowledge.” Until we understand who God is …
Are we ready to be bold and have courage in Jesus?
The five thousand had just been feed. It was a stunning day. God had been shown, through His son Jesus, …
Shouldn’t we be afraid of God? Shouldn’t we fear Him?
You know, if you really think about it, we should all be terrified of God. Anybody that can create the …
Is good character a great insurance policy?
Good character is important. Doing the right thing, God’s thing, makes all the difference. Solomon’s dad understood that following what …
Jesus brings calm into our lives. Jesus brings peace. Jesus drives out the darkness.
I remember as a child not wanting to sleep in the dark. There were monsters in the closet and under …
Do we have a spirit of fear?
How easy is it to focus on what God doesn’t do for me? Way too easy. I get distracted. The …
Can we overcome fear?
Many days, there is a whole lot of worrying going on. There are many difficulties. Jesus told us there would …
God is strong and never grows tired. God is better than the Energizer Bunny.
There is always good news with God. He is always happy to have us back when we miss His goal …
Jesus brings calm into our lives. Jesus brings peace. Jesus drives out the darkness.
I remember as a child not wanting to sleep in the dark. There were monsters in the closet and under …
“Do not fear those who kill the body but are unable to kill the soul.” ~Jesus
There is a great conundrum around the issue of fear. God says that I should fear Him and that I …
“Fear Him who is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.” ~Jesus
I need to take God and His Son Jesus very seriously. There will be a day of judgement. There is …
Can we have courage in our prayers?
Am I ready to be bold and have confidence when I approach Jesus in prayer? Jesus is my great high …
“Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you” ~Jesus
Everywhere Jesus went and whenever He would minister to His disciples or the people, He brought calm and peace to …
“You will not be afraid of the terror by night, or of the arrow that flies by day.” ~King David
I am constantly on the lookout for tornadoes. I live in tornado alley. I used to live in the northeast …
Is fear an opportunity for faith?
There is a great conundrum around the issue of fear. God says that I should fear Him and that I …
“Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you.” ~Jesus
One of the benefits of being a disciple is that obedience brings peace. If I’m not at peace, I need …
Fear — Should I be afraid of natural phenomena like tornadoes and hurricanes?
I am constantly on the lookout for tornadoes. I live in tornado alley. I used to live in the northeast …
Wisdom — Was it foretold of Jesus? Is it recognized in Jesus?
I start with Jesus. I must. That is where wisdom starts. The fear of the MASTER is the beginning of …
“Courage, it’s me. Don’t be afraid.” ~Jesus
The five thousand had just been feed. It was a stunning day. God had been shown, through His son Jesus, …
“The fear of the Master is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction.” ~King Solomon
Proverbs 1:7 declares, “The fear of the Master is the beginning of knowledge.” Until I understand who God is and develop …
“The Master is my light and my salvation — whom shall I fear?” ~King David
I have a number of things I am afraid of. God is God and Jesus is working with me to …
Sometimes my worst fears …
Sometimes my worst fears come true. It really was cancer. I did go broke. I was homeless and living in …
“Courage, it’s me. Don’t be afraid.” ~Jesus
If Peter was anything, he was nothing but bold. But it seems that he was also always asking for …
“Take courage! It is I. Don’t be afraid.” ~Jesus
99 out of 100 things I worry about never happen. And yet, I continue to be afraid. Jesus is ever …
“They loved praise from men more than praise from God.” ~Apostle John
Fill in the blank. But because of __________ I would not confess my faith for fear I will be kicked …
“For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self- control.” ~Apostle Paul
How easy is it to focus on what God doesn’t do for me? Way too easy. I get distracted. The …
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.”
Jesus told of the man who entrusted three of his servants with thousands of dollars, urging them to handle his …
“Be a good citizen.” ~Apostle Paul
I am a citizen of the country of God. Jesus is in charge. Jesus is my absolute ruler. The United …
“The fear of human opinion disables; trusting in God protects you from that.” ~King Solomon
There is a fear that paralyzes me. It is the concern about what you think of me. Will I post …
“So don’t be intimidated by all this bully talk.” ~Jesus
The religious bullies want to intimidate us into silence. Nothing would please them more. Jesus challenges us to speak up …
“Do not be afraid. You have found favor with God.” ~Angel to Mary
Mary did not have anything to fear. She didn’t know that but it was true. There are times I don’t …
“The Lord is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?” ~King David
God lights my path. God saves me. Jesus, the Messiah, has paid the price for my missing God’s goal and …
Worrying always results in missing God’s goal
Worrying always results in missing God’s goal. Fear paralyzes and keeps us from acting on what God has planned for …
Fear looks. Faith jumps – and never fails to obtain God’s goal!
When Jesus, the Messiah, says “Jump”, we jump. That is the essence of faith. Our enemy. fear, whispers in our …
“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
We all are afraid. We all need more courage. God gives us the courage to go on. Jesus says to …
“Thinking will not overcome fear but action will.” ~W. Clement Stone
Sometimes the more we think about something, the more we fear actually doing something. Jesus challenged Peter to walk on …
“Always do what you are afraid to do.” ~Ralph Waldo Emerson
Fear paralyzes us. The perfect love of Jesus drives out all fear. Be not afraid. Always do what you are …
"Worry is a cycle of inefficient thoughts whirling around a center of fear." ~~Corrie Ten Boom
Worry is a vicious cycle. When we worry, our thoughts spin out control. We forget that God is in control. …
“Perfect love casts out fear.” ~Apostle John
In our Father’s house there are many, many rooms. But the one thing there is no room for is fear. …
“For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and love and discipline.” ~Apostle Paul
I don’t have to be timid or shy. Fear can’t grip my heart. He has given me His HOLY Spirit. …
“What kind of a man is this, that even the winds and the sea obey Him?” ~The Disciples of Jesus
Jesus didn’t cause the storm to arise. The storm wasn’t His doing at all. He didn’t “weather” the storm although …
"We must build dikes of courage to hold back the flood of fear." ~~Martin Luther King, Jr.
Fear can overtake us. Anxiety challenges our ability and attitude. Some days it is like a flood. Fear can be …
You have nothing to fear. Do the right thing. Blessings will be yours!
You have nothing to fear. We hear that all the time. Fear can come when we don’t know what to …
"We need a lot more failures. Failures that don’t kill us make us bolder." ~~Seth Godin
It is not all about being successful. Focusing on success holds us back. We do need to be bolder. Getting …
Shouldn’t we be afraid of God?
You know, if you really think about it, we should all be terrified of God. Anybody that can create the …
“But take heart! I have conquered the world.” ~~Jesus
Many days, there is a whole lot of worrying going on. Fear can cripple. How many times does God come …
“Never let the fear of striking out get in your way.” ~Babe Ruth
For a long time Babe Ruth held the record for hitting the most home runs (714). He was an amazing …
“Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.” ~Apostle Peter
Our Father cares for us. He has great things in mind for us. He is doing it. He loves us …
“You of little faith, why are you so afraid?” ~~Jesus
Nothing is impossible with God. Do we have confidence in Him? Do we know, deep in our inner being, that …
Always good news with God
There is always good news with God. He is always happy to have us back when we miss His goal …
Are there monsters in the closet?
I remember as a child not wanting to sleep in the dark. There were monsters in the closet and under …
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