Faith over fear Blog
Devotionals, biblical encouragement, prayer, healing, purpose, and spiritual growth for the journey.
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#18. Divine Love and Sacrificial Love
Love is one of the most spoken words in human language, yet one of the least understood. It is often defined by emotion, convenience, or reciprocity. But Scripture reveals a deeper reality—love is not merely something God does. Love is who God is. The Apostle John writes plainly: “Dear friends, let us continue to love…
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#17. The Two Diseases Quietly Spreading in the Church
Not all decline is visible. Churches may grow numerically yet weaken spiritually. Worship may be loud while discernment grows quiet. Activity can increase even as intimacy with God decreases. Scripture warns of two conditions that do not begin outside the Church—but within it: spiritual blindness and spiritual deafness. These are not new afflictions. They are…
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#16. Faith in an Age of Fear: How to Stand Firm When the Headlines Shake the World
Scroll long enough and the world begins to feel unstable. Explosive headlines. Allegations of corruption. Global tensions. Extremist threats. Cartels. Cyber warfare. Political scandals. The language is dramatic, the implications unsettling. Information moves faster than discernment, and speculation often travels further than truth. Regardless of which specific stories dominate the cycle at any given moment,…
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#15. Voices That Do Not Come From God
In an age fascinated with spiritual insight, psychic readings, mediums, and fortune tellers have moved from the fringe to the mainstream. They are marketed as harmless tools for guidance, healing, or self-discovery. Yet Scripture speaks with remarkable clarity on this subject—and its warning is not subtle. According to the Bible, these practices do not originate…
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#14. Nehemiah: Faith That Rebuilds, Courage That Finishes the Work
The book of Nehemiah is not merely a historical account of rebuilding a wall. It is a case study in faith under pressure, leadership fueled by prayer, and obedience that refuses to quit when opposition rises. At its core, Nehemiah tells the story of what happens when ordinary people respond to God with extraordinary commitment.…
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#13. For the One: When Faith Becomes Personal
Jesus is still stopping for the one. He is still calling the unseen, still inviting movement, still asking the question that demands honesty. The only uncertainty is response. Will you take the step? Giving God a year may feel risky. But faith has never been about safety, it has always been about surrender. And surrender,…
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#12. We Are God’s Creation—But Not Automatically His Children
In modern conversation, it is common to hear the phrase, “We are all God’s children.” While well-intentioned, this statement does not accurately reflect what Scripture teaches. The Bible draws an important distinction between being created by God and being adopted into God’s family. According to Scripture, all people are made by God, but not all people…
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#11. Eight Then, Eight Now: A Biblical Pattern Worth Reflecting On
The Bible often communicates through patterns, numbers, repetition, and symbolism woven quietly into the story of redemption. Some patterns are explicit, others subtle enough to invite reflection rather than declaration. One such pattern emerges when considering the story of Noah and a striking reality of modern biology. According to Scripture, only eight people were preserved…
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#10. Strengthening Your Faith: Three Priorities That Shape a Disciplined Life in Christ
Faith does not grow by accident. It is formed through intention, obedience, and daily choices that align the heart with God’s truth. Many profess faith in Christ, yet quietly struggle with inconsistency, distraction, and spiritual fatigue. Scripture makes clear that faith is not only something we believe, but it is something we live. For followers…
