Posts tagged “Fear”
A foundation in the storm
As I write this devotion, a hurricane is bearing down on the Gulf Coast. Winds of 100+ mph. Storm surge. Heavy rain. For people…
Anger management
Do you know someone with a short fuse? a hot head? someone who might benefit from anger management classes? Ironically, what that person would…
In the presence of my enemies
For Christmas a couple of years ago, my husband and I gave our kids The Biggest Story Bible, written by Kevin DeYoung and illustrated…
More than kinda-sorta confident
With 18 seconds left in the 2025 NCAA women’s hockey championship game, UW-Madison was down by one goal. When they were awarded a penalty…
Is it possible to face death without fear?
Do you know the story of Junior Bridgeman? He played for the Milwaukee Bucks from 1975 to 1984 and then again in 1986 to…
Faith at a funeral
Our church held a Christian funeral service for a faithful member named Dave. His kids, grandkids, friends, and extended family gathered together to remember…
Navigating the gray areas of life
I love being told what to do. Life would be so much easier if someone would tell me who I could hang out with,…
God’s love never changes
The mother with the grocery list said, “Do you want to stay in the car with Dad?” The child yelled, “No! Yes! Wait! No!…
Stronger for tomorrow
Are you going through a difficult time? Are you asking why God is putting you through this? Is it hard to trust that God…
The only choice that matters
I was walking with a friend who was in one of those crossroads moments when decisions have to be made. She told me the…
When God’s commands don’t make sense
Which command of God doesn’t make sense to you? The servants at a wedding in Cana must’ve been confused by Jesus’ command. You can…
Afraid of success?
Most people are afraid of failure, but Peter was afraid of success. He had already been out on the water all night trying to…