Category: fear

Interpreting “God’s will be done”

December 18, 2017 | 23 comments

While struggling over the impending crucifixion in the garden of Gethsemane, the book of Matthew relays this account of Jesus Christ’s experience: “He went on a little farther and bowed with his face to the ground, praying, “My Father! If

Throw out the mental junk mail

October 9, 2017 | 17 comments

Our mailbox is about 500 feet from our house, so it’s a short trek to walk down our long driveway to get the mail and bring it back to the house each day. But I enjoy the stroll. It gives

Don’t fear what’s coming your way

August 22, 2017 | 28 comments

One lesson I’ve learned from my tennis coaches is to never fear the ball coming your direction. If you stand at the net afraid that your opponents might hit the ball at you, you’re going to return the ball poorly.