Fear is usually thought of as a negative thing (unless you are one of those strange people who enjoy horror movies).  We try to avoid or overcome fear.  We want to feel safe, certain, and secure rather than fearful.  We often cry...

We use the word great with casual frequency.  A movie is great.  That new ice cream flavor is great.  Our favorite pro athlete is great.  What do we really mean by saying something is great?  Great compared to what?&nbs...

What are you afraid of?  Fear is rampant in our society today.  We are barraged by images and ideas that stir up a sense of lostness, hopelessness, and fear.  We grab onto those things that we think will fix our fear.  We pu...

Worry, anxiety, fear, and cruelty seem to be the prevailing spirit of our culture and all too often within the church.  The media, advertisements, internet personalities and politicians prey upon these emotions and are constantly fueling t...

Someone humorously lamented, 'I've always wanted to be somebody, but I see now I should have been more specific.'  How do you want people to view you? How do you identify yourself when asked?  How do you portray yourself on social med...