Freaking Out: The Christian Guide to Fear
Have you ever been frightened half to death? If you’re frightened half to death twice, what happens? I have three older brothers, so I know a thing or two about fear. My eldest brother used to hide in the dark, jump out and yell at me. So I learned early about fear. And heart attacks.…
Read MoreWhat (or Whom) to Fear
In my private devotions, I have been reading the book of Ezekiel. Among other things, I have again been impressed with the words, “of our Exile.” Ezekiel was one of the first group of captives that Nebuchadnezzar had brought from Jerusalem to Babylon. Amidst his many prophecies, Ezekiel has been keeping track of how long…
Read MoreA Slice of Dread for Breakfast
Winnie the Pooh said, “My spelling is wobbly; it’s good spelling but it wobbles, and the letters get in the wrong places. Teachers encounter letters in wrong places on tests and assignments. Here are seven classics from kids. “I didn’t get to sleep much all night because next doors dog was baking.” Well, that kid…
Read MoreFear, the Coronavirus, and the Bible
If you are afraid of the news of a global pandemic, I recommend meditating on Psalm 91. If you are one of those who bought toilet paper and all manner of other goods and are hoarding them, I recommend meditating on Psalm 91. If you live in a province or a state in which your…
Read MoreThe Cure for Fear
Does fear cripple you? With a million different reasons to be fearful, there’s one simple thing that can silence all of it—Christ. What scares you most? There are plenty of phobias out there. If you fear string, it’s called Linonophobia. If you fear the great mole rat, that’s Zemmiphobia. Arachytabuteraphobia is a fear of peanut…
Read MoreHow To Be Calm In The Midst of Trouble and Chaos
How to keep calm and maintain perspective when things go wrong! This was the Summer of the Wasp Infestation at the Callaway house. I waged war on four nests in our yard. During the fourth campaign, one of the critters decided to practice acupuncture on my left hand. I don’t deal with pain quietly, so I…
Read MoreHave You Ever Been Crippled by Anxiety, Fear or Doubt?
I’m the guy who still has nightmares about flunking fifth grade. I’m the guy who said a quick “No” to the first 30 speaking requests I received. I can imagine a disease for every ache, an Eeyore for every Tigger. And I’m not alone.
Read MoreTragedy, Grace and Reconciliation. What Are We To Make of Recent Events?
I have been thinking about a number of unrelated matters. But in my mind, I see a combined lesson.
Read MoreA Prayer for the Anxious
Anxiety is a deep and sometimes distressing concern for something or someone, to the point of irregular physical, mental, and/or emotional health. Not only did the Apostle Paul experience this, but also Jesus. And Jesus shows us just what to do: pray. Here’s a prayer for the anxious.
Read MoreEpisode 107: How to have Hope in a Cynical Age (with Dr. Jason Duesing)
Myriads of people live without or in denial of hope every day – including Christians. Christians may give lip service to their “hope” in Jesus and the gospel, but can easily reject that hope from entering their hearts. The issue is that we’re living in a cynical age. An age where negativity and excessive sarcasm…
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