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March 07, 2026
Living & Loving in the Tension of Faith
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The sound of a train barreling over our bedroom woke us.
“Do you hear that?” my wife and I asked each other simultaneously.
Outside the window, the sky was illumined by lightning so frequent that it did not have time to darken again, the green light painting an eerie picture of trees flailing like they were trying to beat away ghosts.
The power was already out, digital clock faces blank and fans sitting silent, the violence of the storm outside contrasted with the deadness of the air in our bedroom.
We got the children, placed them in the interior hall, and waited....
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How can one fear a god whose defining attribute is his ceaseless, unbounded love? How could fear possibly be a positive attribute? For some, the term “God-fearing” might (for good reason that should never be de-emphasized) evoke images of trembling souls, cowering before an austere and vengeful deity. For others, it embodies a serene and unwavering reverence, a devotion that transcends mere religious practice. In this article, we investigate what to the furthermost limits it means to be truly, unadulteratingly “God-fearing”. We shall peel back the layers, revealing its origins, and delve into its historical and cultural roots. We will shine a light on its multifaceted nature as it relates to one’s spiritual journey....
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