Posts with the tag “fear”
Lean on God in Uncertainty
by Curt Dodd on December 30th, 2023
“Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.” (Hebrews 13:5) When you are in the middle of a season of uncertainty, and have more questions than answers; do you find yourself wondering where God is in the midst of it all? Maybe you ask questions like, “God, where are you?” or “Do you really and truly care about me?” or “What are you trying to do?” Feelings of doubt, fear, and anxiety often ... Read More
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Where Is Your Fear Coming From?
by Curt Dodd on December 18th, 2023
For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control. – 2 Timothy 1:7Yesterday, we began talking about what it looks like to have a posture of fear in hopes that if we can identify this posture, we can replace it with a posture of strength and victory in Christ. We discussed how the first sign of a posture of fear is a focus on your weaknesses. Today, let’s discuss a second ... Read More
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A Posture Of Fear
by Curt Dodd on December 17th, 2023
For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control. – 2 Timothy 1:7Fear is a very common feeling for human beings. There always seems to be something that stirs up fear within us. But as followers of Christ, we’re no longer slaves to fear. We are children of God, and with that title comes strength and power over anything that might try to scare us.However, just because we ... Read More
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Having A Spiritual Mindset
by Curt Dodd on November 27th, 2023
For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places. – Ephesians 6:12Years ago, I was talking to one of my friends and he mentioned that he had a friend whose child was of preschool age. The little boy was overwhelmed with fear every night. H... Read More
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How To Live Fearlessly
by Curt Dodd on October 15th, 2023
Who is going to harm you if you are eager to do good? But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. “Do not fear their threats; do not be frightened.” But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect. – 1 Peter 3:13-15Would you say that y... Read More
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Have No Fear
by Curt Dodd on April 18th, 2023
So we say with confidence, “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?” (Hebrews 13:6) Let’s talk about the disciple John for a moment. John was the youngest of all the disciples. He was a fisherman; when he began to follow Christ, his life would never again be the same. The Bible tells us that John was the only apostle who made it all the way to the cross. John d... Read More
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Find Rest in the Lord
by Curt Dodd on March 29th, 2023
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” (Matthew 11:28-30)We should meditate on these Scripture verses during this difficult time in our world. As we are being burdened by fear, worry, bad news, loneline... Read More
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Living in Denial
by Curt Dodd on March 15th, 2023
After a little while, those standing there went up to Peter and said, “Surely you are one of them; your accent gives you away.” Then he began to call down curses, and he swore to them, “I don’t know the man!” Immediately a rooster crowed. (Matthew 26:73-74)Judas betrayed Jesus once, but Simon Peter denied Jesus three times publicly! That statement is not meant to minimize the horrific thing Judas ... Read More
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Do Not Quench the Holy Spirit
by Curt Dodd on March 13th, 2023
Do not quench the Spirit. (1 Thessalonians 5:19) The word, “quench” in the original language means “to extinguish” or “to suppress.” Some people don't feel comfortable when the Holy Spirit begins to move in the body of Christ. They get very uncomfortable. They say, “No, No! Let's calm this thing down.” The thought of the Holy Spirit being active in their lives makes them nervous, and when this hap... Read More
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