The fear of God is one of the most neglected realities in modern Christianity. We speak often about God’s love, grace, mercy, and compassion, and rightly so, because Scripture overflows with those truths. Yet somewhere along the way many believers lost sight of the majesty, holiness, and overwhelming greatness of God. The result is oftenContinue reading “When Awe Returns to Worship”
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Power That Walks With You, Not Fear That Paralyzes You
A Day in the Life “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 When I read Paul’s words to Timothy, I cannot help but imagine a quiet morning in Timothy’s life—waking with responsibility pressing heavily on his chest. HeContinue reading “Power That Walks With You, Not Fear That Paralyzes You”
When Holy Awe Becomes Daily Faith
DID YOU KNOW The Bible speaks often about fearing God, yet the kind of fear Scripture invites us into is not terror, but reverent awe. In Ecclesiastes 5:1–2, we are reminded, “Guard your steps when you go to the house of God… for God is in heaven and you are on earth.” The Hebrew wordContinue reading “When Holy Awe Becomes Daily Faith”