Mar 04 2025 32 mins
The preachers I once respected were exceptionally skilled at conveying the idea, “The world is against you.” This resonated with the congregations I attended, as they often preferred to escape reality by immersing themselves in an artificial community. However, if we take a step back and look at the universe more objectively, we may discover the contrary. Some might even argue that the world (or universe) actually supports our advancement.
When we step beyond narrow religious beliefs, we don’t put ourselves at risk; instead, we create an opportunity to align with our world and experience more of what we seek.
If God exists, maybe this was what was meant by “Fear not!”
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Karl Forehand is a former pastor, podcaster, and award-winning author. His books include Out into the Desert, Leaning Forward, Apparent Faith: What Fatherhood Taught Me About the Father’s Heart, The Tea Shop and Being: A Journey Toward Presence and Authenticity. He is the creator of The Desert Sanctuary podcast and community. He is married to his wife Laura of 35 years and has one dog named Winston. His three children are grown and are beginning to multiply! You can read more about the author here.