Small Faith

I have been a Christ follower for many years. In fact, I was baptized in 3rd grade. I must admit that I was more afraid of going to hell, than excited about what heaven might be like. Over the years my faith has become deeper and wider for sure. There are times when I lean…

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Surprise!

Occasionally I’m surprised by something that another person says or does. I keep telling myself to not be surprised by the actions and activities of others. When someone does something so out of character for them, I surprised. The word “surprise” means: “astonished, unexpected, wonder – something that surprises someone, a completely unexpected occurrence, appearance…

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Helpless

This is not a positive position to be in. Helpless carries with it a form of weakness and dependency on someone else. I’ve felt helpless many times in my life and it is somewhat humiliating. When I learned to trust the Lord, my view of helpless was modified. I realize now that I’m never alone.…

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Brave Fear

I’m not easily scared. I’m not really afraid of the dark, but I respect the darkness because of what can be lurking in the dark. I don’t think I’m afraid of death, but I do get nervous about how I will die. Some people may not fear or worry about any of that. I do…

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Reverent Fear

I remember growing up straight scared of God. I felt like He would destroy me like squashing an ant. I was very afraid of hell. I had the fear of God instilled in me for sure. It was until my freshman year of college that I had a strong faith in God. Fear is a…

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Bad News

  I am certainly not a fan of bad news. I don’t like giving bad news or receiving bad news. I know for sure that I’m not exempt from getting bad news. I remember what I was doing and where I was at when I received bad news. Sometimes it seems surreal and unbelievable. I…

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