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Xenophobia • Gladstone

Fear of people who are different

April 22, 2018 • Adam Mustoe

A pitch black room. A dark alley. The first day at a new school. We fear these things because of the unknown. It has been said that what we do not understand we worship or fear. When this fear is aimed at people it is called "Xenophobia" fear of that which is foreign or strange. How wide to we draw our circle, and how would Jesus have us treat people outside of it?

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Peniaphobia • North Oak

April 22, 2018 • Mark Sheets

No matter how much money we make or how much stuff we have it can seem like it’s never enough. But where does our anxiety about not having enough ultimately get us? Ultimately, Jesus tells us we should not worry, but is it that easy? How can we live a life with less fear about what we don't have?

Thanatophobia • Platte County

April 22, 2018 • Kayla Meredith

It has been said that all that is certain is death and taxes. Although we know death to be inevitable and a regular part of life, many of us still fear its role in life. How does the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus change that? How do we live with assurance that not even death is the end?

Thanatophobia • North Oak

April 15, 2018 • Kayla Meredith

It has been said that all that is certain is death and taxes. Although we know death to be inevitable and a regular part of life, many of us still fear its role in life. How does the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus change that? How do we live with assurance that not even death is the end?