Because of the fear all around us right now, and listening to my pastor talk about fear to the congregation this morning, I am moved to share God's Word. His Word, that one scripture of 2 Tim. 1:7, saved my life! God's Word says, "I did not give you a spirit of fear, but one of power, love and a sound mind," When I was 42 and fearful events started occurring, I started drinking first to sleep, then to numb, and then to die. After only a few years of drinking like that, and all the chaos and destruction I caused, when I got sober, I asked God, "What was that?" He showed me it was fear; that I was running away from fear. So I wanted to understand, from a Biblical perspective: 1) why we fear; and 2) how to walk through fear so I can enjoy this precious gift called LIFE! I have been sober for 8 years, and I now live in the power, love and sound mind God promises in His Word. If you or someone you know is struggling with anxiety, fear, depression, addiction, let's talk. We can go through 5 simple steps, and once you feel the HIGH that is experienced from FREEDOM, you will be elated and want to continue to walk through fear. God bless you!