"Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Rather, be afraid of the One who can destroy both soul and body in hell." (Matthew 10:28) What are you afraid of? For me, one of my main fears over the years was the fear of heights. For years I …
Why Worry?: Jesus on the nature and uselessness of worry
An article entitled “You’re Not Alone: Top Things People Worry Most About”[1] identified four main categories of things we tend to worry about: money and the futurejob securityrelationshipshealth Many of us can relate to those general categories of worry, even as we all likely have areas of worry that may be specific to us and …
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Five Recommendations on Election Day
Here are five recommendations I'd like to offer for followers of Jesus Christ on Election Day here in the US. Pray - We know as believers that God works through prayer (James 5:16). We know that our calling includes praying for those in authority (1 Timothy 2:1-2). We know that our nation is facing many …
Can We See and Change Our Blind Spots?: three possibilities for growth
One of the greatest challenges for all of us is the reality that we have blind spots in our lives. The concept of the blind spot is probably best known from driving a vehicle. Those of us who took driving classes probably remember the explanation of that space between your peripheral vision and the reflected …
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Finding Rest in God’s Presence: insights on prayer from O. Hallesby
I came across these striking words from Ole Hallesby in his classic work Prayer, published in 1931, about resting in God's presence in prayer, even without words. I found them helpful for me as we continue to walk through this very challenging time and may need to encounter true peace and rest in God. Prayer is …
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Matthew Erickson 