I am doing a Bible study with people in our congregation on dealing with fear and anxiety. It has given me an opportunity to think about my own fears in life. Things most people fear such as death, dogs, spiders and such are not really concerns for me. Yes, the process of arriving at death…
One of the most important things for any believer to understand is how fear and shame impact our identity. Being a part of a culture where these two facets are often demonstrated in an unwillingness to risk because of the possibility of failure and losing face, I understand first-hand how paralyzing this can be and…
As many of you are aware, I am a bit of a foodie. I love going to different restaurants and sampling dishes from various cultures. But there have been times when you spend a significant sum of money and what arrives on the plate seems to be short on food in comparison to what you…
Last year, my wife and I had an amazing time traveling to Ireland. It was the first time we had been on a big trip without children and without seeing extended family. We ended up being gone almost three weeks traveling to and exploring the Emerald Isle. But like any holiday, the reality of what…