Another common fear for me is the concern about my family's safety. When my wife goes somewhere--to the grocery store or to the mall--I worry about her and my son. That ugly cycle of "what if's" consumes my thoughts.What if they are in an … [Continue reading] about entrusting them to God
a pure joy
"Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything" (James … [Continue reading] about a pure joy
dying to our fears
After talking with panic sufferers over the years, I have learned that many people's panic attacks are rooted in the fear of death. It's unknown. It's out of our control.Death is not an easy subject to deal with. For years, I buried it with … [Continue reading] about dying to our fears
smoldering embers
"Here is my servant, whom I uphold, my chosen one in whom I delight; I will put my Spirit on him and he will bring justice to the nations. He will not shout or cry out, or raise his voice in the streets. A bruised reed he will not break, and a … [Continue reading] about smoldering embers
desires of the heart
"Delight yourself in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart" (Psalms 37:4).What are the desires of your heart?To drive again. To fly in a plane. To go to college. To spend time with loved ones. To sleep … [Continue reading] about desires of the heart