Advent and Christmas
Discipleship

Faith over fear

The season of Advent invites us to prepare our hearts for the coming of Jesus, not just with celebration but with reflection. In the Christmas story, fear is a recurring theme: in the Temple, in dreams, on hillsides and in quiet homes. Yet each time, God responds not with judgement but with reassurance: ‘Do not be afraid. ’

This series, Faith Over Fear, helps us to think about how faith can grow even when we feel afraid. It reminds us that God is close when life feels uncertain, that he can be trusted in the waiting, and that even when fear takes hold, it doesn’t have to have the final word.

In this series of short reflections, we explore how choosing faith over fear helps us to welcome Jesus more deeply into our lives.

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