The Fear That Draws Us In

The good news is that God himself has decreed a way to satisfy the demands of his justice without condemning the whole human race. 

All the omnipotent energy that drives the heart of God to pursue his own glory also drives him to satisfy the hearts of those who seek their joy in him. 

Be freed from the burden of bearing your own load. Let God do that work. God loves to show his God-ness by working for us. 

Proverbs 29:25 tells us “Fear of man will prove to be a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD is kept safe. Fear is the absence of trust. Should we expect God to answer us when we call on him out of fear of man, or fear of what may happen. Pontius Pilate was put in a precarious p ... Show More

Your first sound, our first sound, is a wail of fear. The baby comes out saying, “Why is it so cold? Who has a finger down my mouth? Who’s grabbing me? What’s going on?” That’s the way you come into the world. Fear, therefore, is maybe the most primal of all emotions.  In Psalm 3 ... Show More

In this video, we explore how fear is not something to run away from, but an essential part of having true hope in Allah. 

Want to walk through Advent with Fr. Mike? Join us for daily video Advent reflections in the Ascension App: https://ascensionpress.com/pages/frmikeadvent Homily from the Fourth Sunday of Advent. I'm not going to fear what I don't know, I am going to trust who I do know. We can wa ... Show More

The word fear is referenced over 500 times in the Bible, but how does fear connect with God? Pastor Tim helps us see how walking with "W/God" can lead to a life without fear as we continue exploring the book of 1 John. 

Facing Fear (Part 1) – Awakening Your Fearless Heart - Fear is a natural and universal part of our incarnation, and, when it goes on overdrive, we get imprisoned in the suffering of separation. These two talks explore how the RAIN meditation can help us face fear, and discover th ... Show More

Fear is one of the most powerful forces we face. It grips our hearts, clouds our thinking, and often keeps us from trusting God fully. Whether it shows up in anxiety over family struggles, health concerns, or uncertainty about the future, fear can feel overwhelming. In today's pr ... Show More

Facing Fear (Part 2) – Awakening Your Fearless Heart - Fear is a natural and universal part of our incarnation, and, when it goes on overdrive, we get imprisoned in the suffering of separation. These two talks explore how the RAIN meditation can help us face fear, and discover th ... Show More

This one I was writing as a blog and it felt more like a conversation... so here it is! No one likes to deal with fear. It’s not comfortable. It can give you knots in your stomach and make you want to avoid the situation that causes it. The reason many people experience fear is b ... Show More

Fear and anxiety can feel overwhelming, especially in seasons when uncertainty presses in. As our daily prayer and devotional remind us, the psalmist reminds us that God is not distant or indifferent—He is our shield, our refuge, and our covering. Amanda shares a personal story o ... Show More