Fear is the direct result of mistrust. Maybe we don’t trust a person. Maybe we don’t trust ourselves. Maybe we don’t trust that all things really do work together for good. Whatever the reason, the fear comes because we aren’t…
Shine Bright!
There’s a song I’ve enjoyed for a while now. It goes something like, “Gotta shine like stars in the universe, Be a different kind of crazy, a different shade of crazy*.” It’s based on Philippians 2:15: “That you may show…
Walk Out of Shame: Nothing to Hide
Several weeks ago, I talked about how Jesus paid for our shame in full when He died on the cross. How we as believers think of our sin as paid for, yet we sometimes forget that Christ also paid for…
The Power of Your Voice
I heard a talk the other day about the power of the voice. Not as in, “you can communicate better if you use your voice correctly,” but more down the line of how powerful it is when you speak. The…
Stumbling Blocks to Our Faith
There are a few things that seem to be consistent stumbling blocks for Christians who are growing in their faith. I’m not necessarily talking about young Christians – though these can apply to them too – but about mature Christians…
Fear to Trust
The opposite of fear is trust. Yet from childhood we’ve been taught to fear. Don’t talk to strangers. Don’t cross the street without looking both ways. Be careful near the water. Don’t take wooden nickels. Be wary of the people…
A Voice Behind You
I recently read the verse Isaiah 30:21: “Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you, saying, “This is the way; walk in it.”” It was a lightbulb moment for me. …
No Fear
I was reading the psalms the other day and I ran across Psalm 112: “Surely the righteous will never be shaken; they will be remembered forever. They will have no fear of bad news; their hearts are steadfast, trusting in…
Preparedness is Key
It is absolutely vital to be prepared when we go out into the wilderness. Some parks require specific tools and preparation – for example, a shovel and a bucket; or to carry a certain amount of water per person; or…