It feels like fear has grabbed hold of the American spirit. Everywhere we turn, we are told to be afraid of “the other” — people who look different, worship differently, vote differently, speak another language, come from another country, or live a life we do not fully understand. Fear makes us build walls in our hearts before we ever meet…
Fear has a way of getting loud. It tells us what could go wrong, what we might lose, and why we should protect ourselves at all costs. If we listen to fear long enough, it starts to shrink our faith. It makes our problems look bigger than God’s promises. Faith does not mean we never feel afraid. It means we…
When I look at many of the challenges we face in America around race and ethnicity, Ephesians 4:18 comes to mind. In simple words, that verse talks about people whose understanding has become darkened, who are separated from the life God wants for them, because their hearts have become hard. That sounds like a spiritual issue, but we see it…
In plain words, it is troubling when leaders try to make people afraid of something that has been part of American law for generations. Birthright citizenship is not a new idea. It comes from the 14th Amendment, which says that people born in the United States and subject to its laws are citizens. The Supreme Court recently reaffirmed that principle…
Fear has a way of making us feel uncovered, as if every worry is louder and every weakness is exposed. We may not be facing visible enemies like David did, but we know what it feels like to be surrounded by pressure, uncertainty, grief, or pain. In those moments, the prayer, “Keep me as the apple of Your eye; hide…
Fear is one of the fastest ways to move people in politics. It grabs attention, shuts down nuance, and makes bold promises sound comforting. That is why some politicians lean on it so heavily. Instead of persuading voters with facts, they sell a threat: the country is in danger, the other side is coming for you, and only they can…
One of the most comforting reminders in the Bible is found in 2 Timothy 1:7: “For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.” I come back to that verse often because fear can feel so real and so close. But this Scripture gently reminds us that fear…
Understanding How True Warnings Can Help, But Fearmongering Hurts “For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.” (2 Timothy 1:7 NKJV) Fear is a powerful emotion, and it’s something we all deal with at some point. But what does the Bible actually say about fear? And how can we…
Reflecting on Divine Love When I consider the idea of God’s love—the kind described by the Bible—I find myself both humbled and comforted. The love of God is one of the most profound truths we can ever know. Yet, it’s so vast that our minds struggle to fully capture its depth. In many ways, it is like the most generous, unconditional, and unwavering love…
