Fail!
We’ve seen the headlines. Bank failure! Crop failure and food prices increase. Mom, I failed the test! There is failure to thrive and failure to comply, which can mean arrest. Bridge failure means danger. Failure to work means we don’t eat! Customer service failure brings frustration. Relationship failure leads to wounds and isolation. Promises that […]
Missing Out
FOMO (fear of missing out.) This acronym has crept into current vocabulary, especially as it relates to social media. The psychological impact of FOMO; however, predates the internet. Did you ever experience the hurt of being the “only one” not invited to a party? Maybe sickness or personal responsibilities kept you away from an important […]
Fear Can Be a Good Thing
Although we are encouraged in Scripture to trust the Lord and not live in a fearful manner, there is a type of fear we should cultivate. Let us look at the FEAR OF THE LORD, which is a gateway to God’s blessing. This fear has the connotation of reverence and awe but also an understanding […]
Being Perfected in Love
I John 4:18: ”There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear, because fear involves punishment, and the one who fears is not perfected in love.” If we fear or worry, we are not perfected in God’s love. This is not a condemning message; rather, it is a message of hope – […]
Peace In The Storm
Jesus wants to increase our faith, and this comes with testing, and even some humor. When Peter was in the boat during a scary storm, he woke up Jesus and said, “Don’t you care that we perish?” (Matthew 8:23-27) Now, I think that is a bit funny, and can almost imagine Jesus rolling His eyes… […]