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The Key to Being Brave
In Mark 6 we read about the time when Jesus walked on water. His disciples were in a boat, straining at the oars, when they saw him walking on the lake. Thinking they saw a ghost, they were terrified and … Continue reading
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Tagged being brave, courage, don't be afraid, faith, fear, illustration, Jesus walked on water
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Facing Our Giants
1 Samuel 17 records the famous encounter that David had with Goliath. The battle lines were drawn between the Philistine and Israelite armies. Goliath, a well-armed and experienced soldier who was nearly ten feet tall, was the Philistine champion. He … Continue reading
Courage
Rosa Parks, mother of the civil rights movement, was arrested in 1955 for refusing to give her bus seat to a white man. Boycotts and protests followed, and eventually the Supreme Court ruled racial segregation unconstitutional. In Quiet Strength she … Continue reading
Definition of Success
Three friends were trying to define the word “success”. One said, “Success is being invited to the oval office to advise the president.” The second friend said, “That’s pretty good, but I think success is being invited to the oval … Continue reading
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Tagged courage, fear, illustration, Joshua 1, obedience, success, Word of God
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The Reason for Our Courage
“But Jesus immediately said to them: ‘Take courage! It is I. Don’t be afraid.’”—Matthew 14:27 The disciples of Jesus were terrified when they saw him walking on water. But he spoke to their fears, telling them to be courageous, not … Continue reading
Courageous Diagnosis
A married couple asked their family doctor to examine their young son. The boy was extremely hyperactive and continually did and said things that were highly inappropriate. His actions left them exhausted and exasperated. The parents were sure that their … Continue reading
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Tagged be strong and courageous, brave, courage, illlustration, Joshua 1, parenting, raising children
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Contagious Courage
Fear seems to be contagious. Ten of the twelve men who were sent to explore the land of Canaan came back with a fearful report, which caused the people to rebel against the Lord (Numbers 13 and 14). However, courage … Continue reading
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Tagged brave, courage, encouragement, fear, illustration, influencing others, spies in Canaan, Thomas Carlyle
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Facing Your Problems
You know how when you look directly at one of those annoying eye floaters in your peripheral vision it will go away? That’s what I tried to do a few days ago. But when I turned to my left, the … Continue reading
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Tagged 1 Samuel 17, courage, David and Goliath, eye floaters, illustration, solving problems, spider
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Courage
I believe it was Mark Twain who once said, “I don’t believe in ghosts, but I am afraid of them!” We are quite often too fearful. Jesus was constantly telling people that they shouldn’t be afraid. Instead of fear, we … Continue reading
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Tagged courage, faith, fear, Hebrews 11, heroes of the faith, illustration, Joshua
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Search for Courage
ESPN has decided to honor Caitlyn (formerly Bruce) Jenner with the Arthur Ashe Courage Award. This has sparked a huge controversy. Many have questioned the wisdom of this decision, claiming that others are much more deserving than the former Olympic … Continue reading