Fear

All of us have either been the victim of bullying, seen someone else get bullied, or maybe we were the bully. While the word "bully" isn't found anywhere in the Bible, God does have a lot to say about how we treat others and how to respond when we are mistreated by others.

Help! I'm Being Bullied

When we feel cynicism, we make a way for despair to creep into our lives. Cynicism is the loss of hope in others. It’s an inclination to believe that people are motivated purely by self-interest. In these excerpts from her book The Other Side of Hope, justice advocate Danielle Strickland exposes a critical belief that leads to cynicism and inspires us to break the cycle.

The Other Side of Hope: Breaking the Cycle of Cynicism

Do you feel unqualified for what God is asking you to do? Is it something beyond your talents, abilities, or skill set? In this 5-day reading plan, Pete Briscoe shares how our earthly limitations never hinder what God wants to accomplish through us. We can be confident that if God has called us—He’ll equip us.   

I Feel Inadequate By Pete Briscoe

In the glorious and in tragedy, God is there wishing to carry our hearts, to show us the beauty of a love that never dies. Release your burdens, your troubles, your worries and discomfort  to Him and allow Him to restore all the broken, untouched places in your heart. With this five-day plan via Rush from Gather Ministries make the decision to believe in hope again. 

Releasing Our Burdens // Letting Go Of Fear And Worry

Worry seems inevitable: as if we can't help it. Thankfully, the Bible talks about worry A LOT (because God knows us so well). This 30-day reading plan from the UCB Word For Today will help you lean into God's Word so that when worry and anxiety strike, you are armed with faith.

Where Is God When I Am Worried?

This plan will shine a bright light of scripture and hope into the dark secret corners of life where the enemy is hiding and silently destroying people. It will equip students to combat the Silent Killer, Shame. This plan identifies the effects of shame and Biblical tools that students can use against shame.   

Silent Killers: Shame 

Promises! Who doesn't want certainty. We CAN depend on God! It has been said there are around 1600 promises in the Old and New Testaments. The following verses can help you draw near to the Lord and rest. God's word has promises you want in your heart regarding dating, anger, hope, money, trust, suffering and even sex. Stop relying on empty promises people make. Lean on God's promises.

God's Promises For The Hungry Heart, Twelve

Which is worse – being scared or fearful?  Being scared appears to be momentary and driven by our circumstances.  It seems though, that fear has a deeper root, that extends down to our core beliefs.  A common fear sounds like I will let my family down – but is it valid?  Scripture provides three qualities that when coupled together are extremely powerful when fear arises - let’s explore those together.

TheLionWithin.Us: How to Lead Through Fear

Do you long to know the love of God and rest in the wonderful truth that you are His beloved? This plan will help you grow in your understanding of the depth, breadth, length, and width of your Father's love, rest in it, and allow it to overflow to those around you.