Tag Archives: fear

Handling My Fears

Posted on May 4, 2015 by ronelfran

I know believers in Christ have not been given a spirit of fear (2 Timothy 1:7), but I still experience that disturbing emotion sometimes. To my mind, the issue for Christians is not that we are never supposed to feel … Continue reading →

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Confessing to one another

Posted on February 17, 2014 by ronelfran

I’m a pretty private person. I don’t particularly like sharing the details of my private life with other people, especially when something negative has occurred. Yet the Bible teaches me that there are times when I need to do exactly … Continue reading →

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I choose to rejoice, even though I did something stupid!

Posted on February 13, 2014 by ronelfran

Last night I broke off the driver side mirror on my car. I was heartsick because I knew I had caused myself completely unnecessary trouble and expense. With ice covering the ground, I had backed my car out of the … Continue reading →

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God knows all about us, and loves us anyway!

Posted on February 7, 2014 by ronelfran

When Jesus met the woman at the well in Samaria, He got right into her business! When He asked her to go call her husband, and she replied that she didn’t have a husband, Jesus let her know He knew … Continue reading →

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You are not an accident!

Posted on February 4, 2014 by ronelfran

Whatever else may be said about you, one thing about you is indisputable – you are not an accident. You are who you are, with the characteristics and abilities you possess (or don’t possess), not by blind chance, but by … Continue reading →

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Let God use you!

Posted on January 31, 2014 by ronelfran

Do you ever find yourself feeling like you don’t have a lot to offer in service to God? You can’t preach or teach or sing. Of what use can you possibly be to Him? Well, if you feel that way, … Continue reading →

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God’s love for us is real, not fake!

Posted on January 23, 2014 by ronelfran

“Love” is a very versatile word. We use it to say many different things. For example, I may say “I love ice cream,” meaning that eating ice cream is enjoyable to me. On the other hand, I may also say … Continue reading →

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Take your SUFFERING to God

Posted on December 4, 2013 by ronelfran

Times of suffering are part of the human condition. None of us, no matter how great our faith, will avoid them. So, a big key to being an overcomer in life is understanding how to handle our times of suffering. … Continue reading →

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Don’t Be Afraid of God!

Posted on November 26, 2013 by ronelfran

To be fearful in the presence of God seems to be a natural human reaction. But believers never have to be afraid of Him! Matthew 17:5-7 (NKJV) While he was still speaking, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them; and suddenly a voice … Continue reading →

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