America is having a political and cultural panic attack. This should be obvious to you regardless of who you voted for. (Full disclosure: I voted for a write-in candidate). I cannot remember a time when more anxious attention was given to what the President would do, or say, or tweet next.
Living with fear is something that everyone who lives in the world must do; but praying our fears is the privelege of God’s people. All through the Bible, you will find the prayers of people dealing with fear: Moses, Elijah, David, even Jesus. Especially Jesus. His prayer in Gethsemane before the crucifixion is the prime … Continue reading Learning to Pray My Fears (and Phobias)
The thing I dread most has come upon me and, I’m afraid. Since mid-February of this year, I’ve been dealing unsuccessfully with lower back pain. I ignored it for a little while and continued to run and lift weights. One of my joys in life is meeting friends to run 10-14 miles on Saturday morning, … Continue reading What Faith Looks Like When You’re Afraid
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