The Bible often speaks of the ‘fear of the Lord.’ Often these statements are quickly followed in sermons with a sort of disclaimer; it’s not fear as we know it. It’s not about being scared. It’s overwhelming awe. Well, yes and no. Let’s face it, n...

No matter where you live, some catastrophic natural disaster is always waiting to happen. The list includes earthquakes, tornadoes, hurricanes, floods, and erupting volcanoes. Of course, one inch of snow can bring a city in the South to a complete...

Fear is a normal, God-given emotion. God intended fear to keep us alive as our amygdala initiates the fight or flight response to what our brain interprets as a dangerous threat. I imagine this is why angels begin their messages with, “Fear not,” ...

After His anointing by baptism in the Jordan River, do you think Jesus anticipated that He would be immediately led by the Spirit into the desert for 40 days of fasting? If you close your eyes for a moment, I wonder if you can imagine yourself wit...