By Drew Coons Rock climbing, racing, gambling, stealing—some people actually get high on danger-induced adrenalin. Not me! I even avoid roller coasters and scary movies. Yet life has made me intimately familiar with fear. God created us capable of feeling fear to avoid hazards and flee danger. And the Bible tells us to “fear God.” […]
By Nathan Dempsey My dad had an amazing opportunity in college: become a pilot through the Air Force ROTC. Unfortunately, due to his fear of public speaking, he failed to give a required presentation. Yet he is still fortunate: he went to college to study agriculture, which was his hope, and has farmed for over […]
By Jamie Shafer From the start of our conversation, Dr. Yooson Kim readily acknowledges that fear and dentistry tend to go hand in hand. WebMD reports that up to 20 percent of people avoid going to the dentist due to fear or anxiety. “No one likes coming to a dental office,” she shared. “They will […]
By Sandi Brown Fear. What comes to mind when you hear that word? Think about the things that cause your body to tremble in fear and your heart to race—the things that paralyze you from moving forward. What are the things that you avoid at all costs? Maybe it is heights or dogs or spiders. […]
Devotional thoughts on Luke 18:15-17; Mark 10:16 By Jen Dunning Children have amazing faith and trust. The little boy who wants to be pushed higher on the swing because he knows Mommy won’t let him fall. A little girl who jumps into the pool without hesitation toward her Daddy because she knows she is safe […]
