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Do Not Fear What These People Fear
God is very clear that fear is a choice. This is a tough lesson for me because I’ve been shaking in my booties since birth. And have you noticed He tells us not to be afraid at some really odd times. When the angel appeared to Mary, he told her not to be afraid. Huge …[ read more ]
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An Ode to Guilt and Fear
The question on my mind today is this: What’s so bad about guilt and fear? Why can’t we bring them out of moth balls for use in the twenty-first century? You know, for Jesus. Fine. I know the answer. I live on this planet, too, but still, doesn’t anyone else miss them? I grew up …[ read more ]
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Lessons in Fear
“Dad! Dad!” I called from the upstairs hallway. I could hear my father watching one of my favorite television shows but it was late and I was supposed to be in bed. “What is it?” He asked. “I’m scared up here. I keep hearing noises. I’m afraid to stay in my room.” I whined. “What …[ read more ]
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Spiritual Weapons of Mass Destruction – Time to Use the Big Guns
When I was a little girl, there was no bigger “fraidy cat” than I. I was a nervous little twit of a child afraid of big dogs, little dogs and pretty much everything else. One of my worst fears was going into the basement. At that time, my mom kept her pantry items such as …[ read more ]
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You Put Your Whole Heart In, You Take Your Whole Heart Out
Have you ever asked someone to do something for you and had them follow through but only with half-hearted effort? Don’t you hate that? When that happens to me I feel torn. I’d like to be grateful to them for doing what I requested but usually I am left wishing they hadn’t bothered. A half-hearted …[ read more ]