I served as pastor of Southern Baptist churches in Texas, Oklahoma and Louisiana for almost 30 years before taking a medical leave from the pastorate in February 2013 due to dysautonomia (POTS) and moving to Norman, Oklahoma. Blessed with renewed health, I was called as Senior Pastor of Pleasant Ridge Baptist in Morganton, NC in February 2015.
In this blog I share daily devotions from my own personal Bible readings, as well as sermons, book reviews, illustrations -- and occasional humorous "peeks" at life inside this pastor's home!
Tag Archives: fear
The Fear of Men
“For prior to the coming of certain men from James, he used to eat with the Gentiles; but when they came, he began to withdraw and hold himself aloof, fearing the party of the circumcision.” (Galatians 2:12) The Bible tells … Continue reading
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Tagged fear, fear of God, fear of man, fear of men, Galatians 2:12, Matthew 10:28, Proverbs 29:25
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In A Night
“The oracle concerning Moab. Surely in a night Ar of Moab is devastated and ruined. Surely in a night Kir of Moab is devastated and ruined.” (Isaiah 15:1) God revealed in Isaiah 15 His impending judgment on the nation of … Continue reading
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Tagged assurance, fear, future, Isaiah 15:1, judgment, materialism, prophecy, security, trust
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Curing The Fear of Man
If you have been struggling with the fear of a person or persons, God has a word for you in Isaiah Chapter 7 which will give you a better perspective: Isaiah 7 begins by relating how how two kings, Rezin … Continue reading
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Tagged fear, fear of God, fear of man, Isaiah 7:4, Matthew 10:28
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A Good Fear
Not all fear is bad. Proverbs 14:16 says: “A wise man is cautious and turns away from evil, but a fool is arrogant and careless.” The word “cautious” in this verse is literally “fears” in Hebrew. A wise man “fears” … Continue reading
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Tagged consequences, fear, fear of the Lord, Proverbs 14:16, sin, wisdom
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Are You Really That Close to God?
Many people claim to be “a friend of God”, but the Bible indicates that number may be far fewer in actuality. Psalm 25:14 says, “The secret of the LORD is for those who fear Him, and He will make known … Continue reading
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Tagged accountability, fear, fear of the Lord, friend of God, holiness, intimacy with God, judgment, Psalm 25:14
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Fear God, Not Men
Many of us are afraid of the wrong people. In Ezra 5, the leaders of Israel explained to those who were opposed to the rebuilding of the Temple, what had led to its destruction. In verse 12 they explained: “But … Continue reading
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Tagged "Sovereignty of God", Ezra 5, fear, intimidation, John 19:11
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The Secret of Confidence
If Christians would train themselves to apply Psalm 16:8, it would give them the ability to overcome every fear and anxiety, and bring God’s power to bear on every situation in their lives: “I have set the LORD continually before … Continue reading
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Tagged anxiety, Brother Lawrence, fear, practicing the presence, presence of God, Psalm 16:8
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