Tag: fear
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In Avoidance We Trust
{The eighth installment in the In ____We Trust Series} Honored to welcome writer Elizabeth Giertz to the blog. A veteran turned army wife, Liz is a strong and courageous proclaimer of the Lord’s goodness and truth. This post was originally featured on Liz’s blog and is shared in this series with her permission. Please join me…
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Book Review: Unashamed by Heather Davis Nelson
“Fear sets in, and you relationally freeze up, locked in shame. What now? You need to be rescued. How about a perfect love that drives out fear (1 John 4:18)?” –pg52 Many of us are familiar with social fears, along with fear of failure, rejection, and unworthiness. We often read about relationship challenges and there…
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In Outcomes We Trust
{The seventh installment in the In ____We Trust Series} Glad to welcome Lois from Waxing Gibbous back to the blog today. A former journalist, Lois has a gift for telling stories while gathering facts- all leading up to the truth of Jesus Christ. So blessed to know her and share her words! Here’s the blunt…
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WordoftheWeek: Strengthen
“Be strong and of good courage… do not cower. Do not heed your fears. Take the land I have given you to possess.” Joshua 1:6, 7 Joshua is one of my favorite books of the Bible. The third chapter in particular grips me every time. So thankful Christine shared about the Lord using Joshua to…
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18. BEHOLD: The Re-arranger
There are certain things required, in many people’s minds, to build the perfect Christmas. From the tree to the gifts to the food to the company, every piece fits just so to create beloved traditions and memories. To make it all fit, couches get pushed back. Coat racks get cleared off the rack. Space is…
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11. BEHOLD: The Brave
Isn’t it silly which things require bravery? Saying “no” to a friend’s Christmas invitation seems scary because they might be offended. Choosing that particular gift can be frightening because it may not be what they wanted and it will hurt to see it rejected. Telling a co-worker about the Christmas Eve service carries risks. These…