Posts Tagged ‘ Fear ’

I think that I’ve fallen for you.

  • March 1st, 2010
  • Posted in Life

Having an authority figure in life will bring a multitude of thoughts and emotions to different people. The variety of these figures are endless: police officers, parents, teachers, employers, or siblings. What makes us respect someone in authority over us? An ability to administer punishment is one reason we can tolerate authority because it means [ READ MORE ]

Fear and disbelief at the precipice of promise: Numbers 13 and 14

In Numbers 13 and 14 we are continuing with the Israelites as they are sojourning with God. In chapter 13 God tells Moses to send 12 men to scout out the promised land to determine what the land is like. One man from each of the 12 tribes of Israel head out into the promised [ READ MORE ]

Overcoming the insurmountable by remembering: Exodus 13 and 14

I am currently in the midst of a battle where there sometimes seems to be no human rational for why I am going through this. I think of the people of Israel when they were caught between the sea, the mountains, and an angry army. What is the initial reaction that we display when we [ READ MORE ]

The plague of the first-born: Exodus 11 and 12

Consider the weight of Exodus 12:30 when it says that not one Israelite family in Egypt was not effected by the final plague. It is amazing to think about how it would have struck fear in an already fearful nation after the previous plagues. Every family with children was effected at least once. Some families [ READ MORE ]

Clawing my way back as I fall again

  • March 22nd, 2007
  • Posted in Life

Well the deep fear and dread of knowing that I have to have surgery again have passed For now at least. I know that God is working this for His glory and I am thankful that he is allowing me on this journey of a lifetime. Please keep me in your prayers (as I know [ READ MORE ]

Doubtful… Programing… Instinct… Faith…

  • November 23rd, 2006
  • Posted in Life

Well I thought I should finally let you know how I am doing. I have been walking finally! I have to use crutches to get around but I am so happy to be able to get around easier. I know that things are going to stay solid in my fused foot. I know that God [ READ MORE ]

God is the litmus test for fear, hope and love

  • August 23rd, 2006
  • Posted in Life

I sit here at night and I remember a girl I once loved. What triggers a memory? It is easy to get wrapped up into wishing, hoping, and dreaming of what may have happened. I know it was never meant work out but I still ache for that special love of a girl. Why is [ READ MORE ]

Faith in the moments we wait with uncertainty on God

  • February 5th, 2005
  • Posted in Life

What is faith? It is the confident assurance that what we hope for is going to happen. It is the evidence of things we cannot yet see. I believe that God has given us faith so that we can see the unseen. In life there are so many times when we are faced with decisions. [ READ MORE ]