Posts with the tag “fear”
Paul's Prescription for Fear and Anxiety
									by Patrick Swayne on September 13th, 2025
									Never has there been a time when it was so easy to feed our fears and anxieties. When we are inundated with stories of sin and sorrow, it's so easy to let go of our anchor in Jesus. Let's listen to Paul as he helps us "stand fast in the Lord."  Read More 
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								A Taste of the Lord's Goodness (Psalm 34)
									by Patrick Swayne on March 20th, 2025
									While it is impossible to sample the life of faith without fully embracing it, Psalm 34 does a wonderful job of summarizing its blessings. Whether you are a believer or an agnostic, I hope you will take a few moments to consider this Psalm's simple yet profound message.   Read More 
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								Standing in Awe of God
									by Patrick Swayne on September 2nd, 2024
									Psalm 33:8 calls "all the inhabitants of the world" to "stand in awe" of God. Do I? Let's talk about growing in our understanding of the awesome nature of God.    Read More 
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								Quit Playing the Blame Game in Evangelism
									by Patrick Swayne on March 11th, 2023
									It's fairly common to encounter Christians who bear guilt because of good faith efforts in evangelism that have failed. Here are some things to remember when reflecting on your less than perfect efforts to win souls for Jesus.    Read More 
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								Scarecrows: When False Fear Becomes Real
									by Patrick Swayne on October 1st, 2022
									It's autumn again in the northern hemisphere. One of the common features of autumn is the scarecrow. What can Christians learn from these silent sentinels of the harvest?   Read More 
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