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Dec 14, 2009

How to Overcome Shyness

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Q.  I know I’m probably too shy, but it’s the way I am.  I wouldn’t even know how to change now.  So how does one begin to overcome shyness?
A.  I also know shyness. I lived it for years as a child and adolescent.  I also craved attention enough that I would act the clown at [...]


Dec 7, 2009

What Does It Mean to Trust God?

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Q.  I’ve been told that I have to do is believe and trust God right.  Someone finally got it through to me that I’ve just got to do it, to ignore everything else within me that goes against believing and trusting Him. So, I finally got it and am ready to start again.  But now [...]


Dec 2, 2009

Fasting: Do I Wait for God to Tell Me to Fast?

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We recently received this question:
Q: “When people fast, do they decide when to do it or does God tell them when to do it and for how long?”
A: Our initial response was that in Matthew 6, Jesus said, “When you fast,” which assumes that His disciples would fast at some point.  Some Christians practice a [...]


Oct 25, 2009

How to Overcome Fear

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How can I overcome fear in my life?  This is a common question.  The past few months, I’ve had opportunity to correspond on this topic.  Here are some thoughts on the subject which I believe will prove helpful to you if you are dealing with fear.
 
The dark.  Strangers.  Financial failure.  Disease.  Cancer.  Accidents.  Hunger.  Death.
 
These [...]