Fear · Prayer · Trust

Pandemic and Panic vs. Perspective and Prayer

According to the CDC, roughly 56,000 people die from the flu each year. According to the NHTSA, 36,560 people died in car accidents in 2019. At the present time, there have been 12 deaths from Coronavirus in the U.S.  Yes, you read that correctly: that’s a two-digit twelve without any additional zeros.  It’s possible that the virus could become a pandemic. It’s possible that more will die. It’s possible that the fears are legitimate, but that could have been the case with Ebola, SARS, MERS, etcetera. I could panic… …Or I could face the fact that death could come at me in other ways—car accident, tornado, cancer, flu, etc.  Some things are just beyond my control. It's time to accept our limitations.

Faithfulness · Fear · Knowing God · The Word of God

Does Fear Affect My Behavior?

We all fear someone or something. If anyone says they are totally fearless, they are either being dishonest with themselves (or you), or ignorant of the truth. Whatever or Whomever we fear impacts the choices we make every single day. If, for example, I drive close to or under the speed limit, it is not… Continue reading Does Fear Affect My Behavior?

Christian Living · Fear · Trust

7 Ways to Be Properly Worried

Got a sinking feeling? Pesky premonitions? Just a little nervous? That's nothing! Here are seven sure-fire tips to fuel that anxiety. Dwell on Your Fears Worried about the state of the country? Read more news. Join one of those activist movements and meet up with fellow disgruntled souls so you can gripe and grouse together. Listen to your favorite political news… Continue reading 7 Ways to Be Properly Worried

Christian Living · Knowing God

My Greatest Fear

We often fear the wrong problems while being complacent about the right ones.