There is not a more prominent Biblical account of fear and courage than young David and his stand-off with Goliath. How this young non-soldier faced the greatest champion soldier of Israel’s strongest enemy holds the key to how fear works and how we can better face […]
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Peace Within the Storm
We sometimes confuse peace with a lack of problems, chaos and strife. Life in this fallen world isn’t peaceful by nature. The peace that comes from God is supernatural, so we must tap into Him to receive it. This peace is steady and strong when the […]
Dear Cancer, It’s Not Over, Till It’s Over
Since childhood, I’ve heard the saying, “It’s not over ’till it’s over.” I never knew how important this idea would be to me and others I would come to know. Quoting and personalizing scripture has proven so powerful in my life; this isn’t scripture. However, the […]
Unashamed
Shame and guilt are some of the most toxic emotions we can hold. They are tormenting, and though we hide them, they influence our outer behaviors and even make us easy to manipulate. Confession to the person helps if we hurt someone, but that’s not always […]
Fearful and Courageous
Did you know that you can be terrified and courageous simultaneously? We are courageous when we can hardly breathe, our knees are shaking, our heart is in our throats, and we feel small and cowardly, but we still do what we know is right. God knows […]