A Fool's Blog

Listen. In this life, you’re going to experience fear. But, we can’t let fear have any control over us. So… let’s get real simple about fear. Fear isn’t about what’s actually happening - it’s about what might happen. It’s those nagging "what ifs" that creep in before anything even goes down. That’s how fear gets its power - it feeds off the unknown. It usually starts as a small feeling of dread. But if you let it, that little worry can snowball. Fear can grow so fast that your mind convinces your body something bad is happening right now - even if everything’s actually fine. Wild, right? The more you give in to fear, the quicker this reaction kicks in. Before you know it, the tiniest concern can launch you straight into panic mode, even when there’s no real danger. It’s like your brain is constantly hitting the fast-forward button. Ok, here’s the simple but important part: fear is a mental trap. It’s a lying voice that wants you to feel the weight of something bad, even ...

If He loves us, why wouldn’t He just get rid of that law after seeing how much it’s messed us up? Let’s get real simple about this: God’s law says the penalty for sin is death. If you sin, the consequence is death. Simple, right? But here’s the thing - it’s easy to wonder, “Why would God make such a harsh rule?” Or even, “If He loves us, why wouldn’t He just get rid of that law after seeing how much it’s messed us up?” Ok, so here's the deal: a good law is supposed to help and protect people. It creates boundaries to keep us safe, call out what’s wrong, and show us what’s good. God’s law about sin does exactly that. It exposes evil and makes it clear that sin is a big deal. God set a good law when He said that the penalty for sin is death. And here’s something to remember: God never meant for any of us to be guilty of that law. When God created us, He intended for us to live in harmony with Him, free from sin and the penalty that comes with it. The law was meant to protect us, not...