The Branch

Woody and Buzz deal with the transition of their owner going off to college while also navigating relationships and the personality of a manipulative and evil toy named Lotso. What do we learn from people who might be like Lotso? How do we love them?

Asking some questions and offering some answers about fear and being afraid.

Fear and love don't mix. God has given us the Holy Spirit, not a spirit of fear. Do we live in such a way that we show others the love of Jesus Christ or do we evoke fear and other emotions from people? 1 John 4:13-21

Jesus tells his disciples not to be afraid of those who can only damage our bodies or our reputations while we should be more worried about the One who can touch our soul. Luke 12:4-12

Sometimes we find ourselves straining at the oars, fighting the storms of life and needing Jesus to show up. When he does, do we recognize him and receive his help? Mark 6:45-54

Do we believe that God can bring healing? Do we need a healing touch from Jesus? Mark 5:21-43

Our friend Mike Abbamonte looks at Matthew 4:1-11 and how we follow Jesus's example when we encounter dry places and wildernesses in our own lives.

God tells his people that he will fight for us and invites us to have a front row seat and see his provision and his deliverance. 2 Chronicles 20:1-17

God invites us to come and see and then to go and tell what we have witnessed. Matthew 28:1-10

Do we fear being alone? God tells us that he will never leave us or forsake us so that we might be strong and courageous. Joshua 1:1-9