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Fear Not but if you do that’s okay

Posted on April 2, 2020December 14, 2022 by Michael Rose

“Fear not” or something similar is said to be found approximately 365 times in the bible. That’s probably high but it seems to be a significant theme for folks and yet, beyond face value what is to be made of these two words? if we come from a legalistic tradition, we might understand these exhortations as…

The Both-And approach to Fear

Posted on April 1, 2020August 18, 2020 by Michael Rose

It was a simple statement on my feed this morning. They stated, “Faith and worry cannot co-exist.” With a sigh, I asked, “So then why is it that fear and faith co-exist all the time?” We have to do better than mere platitudes. Surely Christian spirituality is more robust in the crucible of real life….

Faith Spelled R-I-S-K: Living Life.

Posted on August 3, 2012June 11, 2020 by Michael Rose

A farmer walks into the local diner. He sits down, wipes the sweat from his brow, and orders a coffee. The diner is a buzz with other locals talking about everything from the state of the economy to politics and how the crops were coming along. The banter was lively and folksy as the farmer’s…

Discovering Life through Failure

Posted on June 17, 2011November 1, 2018 by Michael Rose

The Take-Away: “It is our failure to become our perceived ideal that ultimately defines us and makes us unique.It’s not easy, but if you accept your misfortune and handle it right, your perceived failure can become a catalyst for profound reinvention. . . . Whether you fear it or not, disappointment will come. The…