Posts Tagged ‘fear’
Storms
I am not a fan of big thunderstorms with high winds and lightening. I enjoy sitting on the front porch when a nice rain shower comes through. My front porch faces southwest, and that’s where a lot of our storm fronts come from. The summer thunderstorms go about as quickly as they come. Every now…
Read MoreTrust
I have times when my trust is shaken. I get rattled a bit when this happens. Trust for me is steady. Trust is foundational. Trust in relational. Trust for me is a bit sacred. I trust people I know. I try hard to trust first before mistrust can enter into my heart. I think trust…
Read MoreFollowing In The Midst of Fear
I must admit that there have been times when I’ve been afraid of what will happen next. As we’ve walked through this pandemic, I have experienced some fear. I haven’t been paralyzed, but I’ve been fearful for the health of family and friends. My faith has definitely helped me overcome so much fear. FEAR is…
Read MoreWarning!
I have been given multiple warnings before and I will sometimes heed them and at other times, I consider the source of the warning. When the warning came out about the COVID-19 virus, it had my attention. Those warnings have proven to be reliable and accurate. I’ve been warned by others who base the warnings…
Read MoreFormality
There are times that I watched people “go through the motions” of an activity because it was a formality. They had made their decision, but expectations caused them to do other activities to check that decision. I’ve also notice people who are extremely formal with procedures and rules because it’s expected. The Israelite nation was…
Read MoreFear/Respect
I have won my share of “safe driving awards” (aka speeding tickets). I am pretty intense and on purpose when driving. I like to be early to my destination, which is “on time” to me. I am not proud of the awards. In fact, I’m a bit embarrassed because I’ve taught my kids to have…
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