Discouragement and Fear Must Flee

A while back, I was talking with a young lady who said she was going to quit being on a worship team because she was so frustrated with how the other members treated her. Too often people give up what they really want to do because of discouragement or fear. It’s something we all face. I remember the first time I was asked to speak in church. I wanted to do it, but I was so afraid!

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3 Things Needed for a Turnaround

Scripture References: Jeremiah 29:11; Micah 7:8; Acts 3:1-10; 1 Corinthians 2:9-10; Colossians 3:2; Matthew 9:29; Mark 4:17; Luke 21:19; Galatians 6:9; 2 Timothy 2:12; Psalm 136; Philippians 1:6

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How Do I Walk by Faith in the Middle of Widespread Fear?

If you’re really quiet you can almost hear it: the heartbeats of those around you. People are scared. We try to distract ourselves so we get more information, thinking it will help diminish fears. But instead, fears grow. So what do we do when we are surrounded by fear? Here are 6 ways to demonstrate faith in the midst of widespread fear:

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Overcoming Obstacles

Scripture References: Genesis 22:8, 14; Exodus 15:26; Isaiah 7:14; Isaiah 9:6; Exodus 14; Exodus 15; Exodus 16; Exodus 18; 1 Thessalonians 2:18; John 10:10; 1 John 3:21-22a; 2 Corinthians 4:17; Acts 17:5; Romans 8:28

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Reasoning – A Work of the Flesh

Scripture References: Galatians 5:1; Galatians 5:13-26; Deuteronomy 21:23; Galatians 3:13; Luke 5:20-23; Matthew 13:53-58; Matthew 11:2-6; Acts 16:26; Isaiah 46:9-10; Galatians 6:4-5; Proverbs 18:21

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Are You a New Creation?

Scripture References: Hosea 4:6; John 8:31-32; John 11:38-44; Romans 7:14-25; Matthew 3:13-17; Romans 8:5-11; Acts 19:1-2

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You Can Live Your Best Life Now

Too often, we get comfortable with where we are in life and use that as an excuse to remain in mediocrity. “My parents were poor,” we say with a pout. “Before them, my grandparents were poor. Nobody in my family has ever amounted to much, so I guess I won’t either.” Don’t believe that lie.

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