Posts tagged “Fear”
Unbreakable
In the humid climate of the Caribbean, closed-toe shoes were something I only wore under duress, like when I had to renew my visa…
How to overcome unwanted emotions
Emotions don’t have a morality. They are not good or bad, right or wrong. There is a proper time, place, and purpose for every…
The story of Stacey King
Have you ever heard of Stacey King? He was a rookie for the Chicago Bulls in 1990 who almost lost a game against the…
Remind me, Lord
In these times, feeling safe and secure can seem like a relic of the past. Perhaps we used to be able to brush off…
No separation anxiety
I was in a department store one day when suddenly I heard a bloodcurdling scream, followed by relentless sobbing. A little boy had gotten…
God’s timing
I had zero idea what would happen the Saturday after the Tuesday that I released my book. Back on January 7, 2020, I released…
Arguing with God
Do you ever argue with God about how big and complicated his calling is and how small and unprepared you are? Maybe you’ve read…
The answer to anxiety
I used to really love 1 Peter 5:7. Now I really, really love it. That’s the passage where Peter wrote, “Cast all your anxiety…
Praise him in the hallway
When someone shuts a door in your face, it’s unpleasant. Momentum is broken. Communication is shut down. What to do? Pound on the door…
Pain is temporary
According to Jesus, I’m afraid of the wrong things. Like my back. A few years ago, I was a solid 6’ and 2.5” tall….
What makes hell like hell
I’ve been to hell. No joke. I ran into the very pit of hell and escaped to tell you the story. I should explain….
31 kings conquered by God
Boom! Years ago when I attended baseball games at Miller Park in Milwaukee, cheering on the Brewers, every time they hit a home run…