New England Perspectives
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Stand Firm
I don’t know if you’ve heard the adage “don’t just stand there, do something,” but I’ve sometimes wondered if our culture could ever shed the prevalence of these words. I think there’s a consensus in our fast-paced world that says it’s almost always better to be “doing”—working, planning, moving forward (even if it’s in the wrong direction) as long as we’re doing something.
Faith (When It Doesn’t Make Sense)
At the end of the book of Jeremiah, we find a group of people looking for things to make sense. Jeremiah had spent his life warning the people that they must repent and turn back to the Lord, only to watch them continually despise God’s commands. True to His Word, God allows the land to be conquered and the people to be exiled.
Faith Over Fear
A few weeks ago, my friends and I were talking about safety and fear. One friend shared how she is always prepared for a disaster. She’s thinking through safety protocols, searching for emergency exits, and just waiting for disaster to strike. That is definitely not me. I wouldn’t say I’m careless, but I definitely am not consumed by this fear. However, if you could see my thoughts, you might realize that I’m much more controlled by fear than I’d care to admit.