Tag Archives: fear

Things That Go Bump in the Night

Posted on January 14, 2022 by Doc Arnett

Do you ever hear noises in the night and get a little concerned? Continue reading →

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Black Saturday

Posted on April 11, 2020 by Doc Arnett

How awful it must have been for Jesus’s disciples on the day after his death! Continue reading →

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Praise in the Face of Troubles

Posted on March 30, 2020 by Doc Arnett

Job declared “Though he slay me, yet will I hope in him.” As we face our own fears and resentments, let us remember that God’s strength is perfected in our weakness. Continue reading →

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Faith, Fear and Phobia

Posted on March 19, 2020 by Doc Arnett

A huge anticipation leads to disappointment. Lesson: walk in faith, show compassion to others, and do not put God to the test. Continue reading →

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Thinking About Thunder

Posted on May 14, 2019 by Doc Arnett

A slight roll of thunder during the night has got me wondering if what seems like faith might sometimes just be a blind indifference to things… Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Poetic Contemplations, Poetry, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged confidence, faith, fear, indifference, oblivious, obliviousness, storms, unaware | Comments Off

Faith More Powerful than Hostility

Posted on May 9, 2019 by Doc Arnett

I don’t have David’s confidence that “Though an army besiege me, my heart will not fear.” But I am pretty sure things will work out in the long run… Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged confidence, enemies, faith, fear, treat others as you would be treated, trust | Comments Off

A Dark and Stormy Night

Posted on May 8, 2019 by Doc Arnett

In such seasons of determined unsettled weather, it is good to hold fast to something stronger than the storm, something that lasts beyond every trial and testing. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Nature, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged faith, fear, hail, hail storm, thunderstorms, Tornado Alley | Comments Off

In the Face of Disturbing News

Posted on January 23, 2018 by Doc Arnett

In the space of the unknown, there is room for sowing seeds of doubt… or of faith. I know which one has a better yield. Continue reading →

Posted in Aging, Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Death & Dying, Family, Poetry, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged bad news, doubt, faith, fear, God at work for the good, God's care, hope, promise, reassurance | Comments Off

Voices

Posted on February 21, 2017 by Doc Arnett

The voices that we listen to and the choices that we make… make all the difference in our lives. Continue reading →

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Fools and Angels

Posted on December 12, 2014 by Doc Arnett

When we decide between faith and fear, we not only choose our journey, we also choose our destination. Continue reading →

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