fear

Fear is the Beginning

Last time we explored one of the negative sides of fear. Earthly fear is a trap to get us to stop trusting in God. But not all fear is negative. Some fear is not only necessary but actually good. David and Solomon teach us about a fear that is both necessary and good and thatContinue reading “Fear is the Beginning”

I like to look at synonyms for a word before I get too far into its various definitions. So, let’s first start with synonyms for fear. Terror. Fright. Horror. Panic. Alarm. Dread. Worry. Anxiety. Angst. Distress. Phobia. Nightmare. Aversion. Awe. Wonder. Amazement. Reverence. Respect. So, right off the bat, we can see that fear isContinue reading “Fear”

The Fear of the Lord

The last few weeks have been very busy for me but I am excited to be back! Hopefully, you were able to follow our reading schedule of being a worker for the Lord. We will revisit the theme later! Since tomorrow starts a new month, we are going to move on to a new theme.Continue reading “The Fear of the Lord”

Teach Me to Fear

One of the most important attitudes students should demonstrate is respect. Students need to respect their teachers because their teachers are in a position of authority and have more experience/knowledge than they do. But respecting strangers doesn’t come naturally to everyone – some people need help learning how to show respect for their teachers. SoContinue reading “Teach Me to Fear”

Be Brave

Soldiers must be brave if they are to face the battlefield. So, what does it really mean to be brave? Brave is defined as someone ready to face and endure danger or pain; showing courage; someone who is ready to endure or face (unpleasant conditions or behavior) without showing fear. The key to really understanding bravery is recognizing that bravery does notContinue reading “Be Brave”