Is Your Fear Sinful . . . Or Actually Pleasing to God?
When Helena Knowlton of Confusion to Clarity first began talking to me about fear in the cult she came out of, I knew I wanted to write about fear. But since I wanted to have a better grasp of the concept, I spent time studying fear in the New Testament. So, it may...The Good News About Biblical Bitterness: A Short Talk
In March I was privileged to speak at the Awaken Network’s conference on abuse. My topic was Biblical bitterness, showing how in the Bible “bitterness” refers to one who has been poisoned and is grieving, and “bitterness” also refers to...That Forgiveness Talk at Harvest Bible Chapel
Do you ever feel, when you watch a movie, that there was an underlying reason for it, maybe a bit of propaganda, so to speak, that it wanted to promote? It may be only a small part of the movie, but it makes a profound impact. (An example that come readily to mind is...When God Is Not Disappointed With You
Some wonderful good news for those who have been considered “hopeless outsiders.” This is the hope you have that you will not be a “disappointment” to God. Here’s the joy for those who have been cast out of congregations because you...Joseph Wasn’t Afraid of “Rebellion, the Sin Like Witchcraft”
This is the first post reflecting my ongoing study of fear in the New Testament. ***** When I think of Mary’s husband Joseph being afraid, I think of this passage in Matthew 1:20-21: Joseph had this in mind [the problem of Mary’s pregnancy and his decision to...
I’m Rebecca Davis, a trauma-informed writer, book coach, speaker, compassionate witness, prayer minister, and lover of Jesus who lives in Greenville, South Carolina.
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