July 30, 2010

The Power Within

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By the time 1991 rolled around, I had struggled with anxiety and panic attacks most of my life. Yet, 1991 was a pivotal year for me. That's the year I gave my heart to Christ completely. I was 26 years old. When I became a Christian, I expected the … [Read more...]

Letting Go and Letting God

Letting Go and Letting God I'll admit it. It really bothers me. I can't understand why bad things happen to good people. And, just as confusing, how good things happen to bad people. It just irks me. It doesn't make sense to my logical mind. Scanning … [Read more...]

Faith versus Fear

Over the years, I've heard numerous people teach on faith versus fear? It goes something like this: "Faith and fear are opposites. When you have faith, there is no fear." I've heard these types of messages for years. But honestly, I don't believe faith … [Read more...]

Finding Purpose in a Cold, Dark World

There was a season when my wife enjoyed baking cakes. And, she was quite good at it. I would watch as she meticulously started the baking process--mixing ingredients, adjusting the taste, getting everything just right. Then, after it was cooked, she moved … [Read more...]

Learning to Leap: Your Battle with Fear

Years ago, my family and I went on a picnic. We drove an hour to a place called Big Rocks Park. The park was next to a shallow river, but what made the park unique were the huge boulders that surrounded the landscape. Soon after we arrived, we decided … [Read more...]