Do You Spiritualize Fear?

The following is a post that Scott Hodge wrote this past week that I wanted to share with you. Scott is the Lead Pastor of The Orchard Community Church, an active blogger, and someone worth listening to because he passionately and creatively builds environments that help people become who God created them to be.

Lately I’ve been thinking about the tendency we often have to spiritualize fear.  I know, it sounds weird to say it that way, but think about it for a second.

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Funny Newspaper Headlines You Must Read

“If Strike isn’t Settled Quickly it May Last a While”

“Kids make nutritious snacks”

“County to pay $250,000 to advertise lack of funds”

“Utah Poison Center reminds everyone not to take poison”

“Federal agents raid gun shop, find weapons”

“Crack found in man’s buttocks”

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Do You Have a Plan B?

Last week, I read Pete Wilson’s book Plan B.

Pete is one of the most genuine people that I have ever met.   We met last year at a conference (NewSpring’s Unleash) and have stayed in touch since then.

What I expected from this book was a creative, compelling, and practical perspective on what to do when God doesn’t show up the way you thought he would.

What I didn’t expect, was to be personally encountered so much throughout its pages.

These stories will challenge how you face life’s challenges.

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