“Tonight, we’re going to prayer meeting,” I say to each of my four kids in the late afternoon. “Why?” was one response. Which I understand. Because prayer meetings can be boring, and not just to kids. We sit still for an indefinite amount of time. We close our eyes. We have to say something in Read More
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Fear Journal – Day 160
The Final Fear: A Celebration! Revelation 19:5 And a voice came from the throne, saying, “Give praise to our God, all you His bond-servants, you who fear Him, the small and the great.” Story (I wrote this, but Hannah helped by humming her favorite victory songs, such as from The Lord of the Rings, Star Read More
Fear Journal – Day 159
Look! Up in the Sky! It’s A … Revelation 14:7 and he said with a loud voice, “Fear God, and give Him glory, because the hour of His judgment has come; worship Him who made the heaven and the earth and sea and springs of waters.” Story (by Hannah Ross): God warns people of His Read More
Fear Journal – Day 158
A Terrifying Earthquake Revelation 11:13 And in that hour there was a great earthquake, and a tenth of the city fell; seven thousand people were killed in the earthquake, and the rest were terrified and gave glory to the God of heaven. Story (By Hannah Ross): Thought I should probably not like this, I do. Read More
Fear Journal – Day 157
Do Not Fear What You Are About To Suffer Revelation 2:10 ‘Do not fear what you are about to suffer. Behold, the devil is about to cast some of you into prison, so that you will be tested, and you will have tribulation for ten days. Be faithful until death, and I will give you Read More
Fear Journal – Day 156
The Fearful Appearance of Jesus Revelation 1:7 When I saw Him, I fell at His feet like a dead man. And He placed His right hand on me, saying, “Do not be afraid; I am the first and the last, Story by Hannah Ross: John hasn’t seen Jesus in something like sixty years. For Christmas, Read More
Fear Journal – Day 155
Love as the Opposite of Fear 1 John 4:18 There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear, because fear involves punishment, and the one who fears is not perfected in love. Story: In many previous entries of the fear journal, faith was the opposite of fear. But here, John adds the Read More
Fear Journal – Day 154
Sanctify Jesus In Your Heart 1 Peter 3:14-15a But even if you should suffer for the sake of righteousness, you are blessed. And do not fear their intimidation, and do not be troubled, but sanctify Christ as Lord in your hearts … Story: The main fear that started me on this fear journal is a Read More
Fear Journal – Day 153
Fearful Marriages? 1 Peter 3:6 just as Sarah obeyed Abraham, calling him lord, and you have become her children if you do what is right without being frightened by any fear. Story: Many would say that submission of a wife to a husband is degrading, shameful, foolish. God says it is a beautifying (v. 4-5). Read More
Fear Journal – Day 152
More Blessed To Serve Than Be Served 1 Peter 2:17 Honor all people, love the brotherhood, fear God, honor the king. Story: The referee called a fifth foul on me in a basketball game, meaning I was out of the game. After our loss, I tried to explain to the referee why he was wrong; Read More