How many of you watched the television series, 24? I got hooked about two years ago and watched season after season on Netflix. 24 captivated me. It was full of twists and turns and gut wrenching, on the edge of your seat drama! You never knew from one episode to the next who would live or who might die and the good guy wasn’t always good and the bad guy (or girl) was usually the lion, ready to pounce, decked out in sheep’s clothing.
Read More“Do you love me more than these?” And my enthusiastic reply is always, “Yes Lord, I do!” Well, I think I do… I know I want to… But how? How do I let go of those things that I hold so dear? And why are they so important to me anyway?
Read More“All to Jesus I surrender. All to Him I freely give.” A beautiful, melodic song that fills the soul with warmth and hope. Lovely lyrics that roll off the tongue like buttercream icing on a slice of moist red velvet cake. If I could only live these lyrics as easily as I can sing them.
Last week I shared how fear can hinder us from surrendering our all to God. Well, the love of our “these” can also serve to hinder us. What “these” am I referring to? I’m so glad you asked.
Read MoreWho’s Afraid of the Big Bad Wolf? I am. And I’m afraid of water, well more specifically of drowning. And I’m afraid of heights and of failure and of displeasing others and of…well the list could go on and on and on. And I’m guessing you could make a similar list, a list of all the things that cause your heart to flutter, your brow to sweat, your knees to shake, and your teeth to chatter. Fear. It’s real, not always rational, but in the eye of the beholder, perceived fear is real.
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