Faith Not Fear Blog

Live out God’s love through service, compassion, and faith in action. Reflect Christ’s heart in every deed, big or small.

Overcome despair with faith, not fear. Find hope in God's promises, Embrace His unshakable love, and His plan for your life.

Find peace and confidence by trusting God's faithfulness. Surrender control, lean on His promises, and embrace His plan.

Dialogue at Muskegon Library fosters hope: history, resilience, and community unite amidst challenges and growth.

Exploring rural Michigan's evolving identity, human trafficking prevention, & the serene beauty of Lake Huron's shores.

Sister Simone explores Flint’s resilience post-water crisis, from grassroots initiatives to community struggles and hope.

Sister Simone reflects on vibrant communities, artful inspiration in Toledo, and the blessing of shared journeys with her assistant Ben.

Reflecting on Erie’s resilience and hope, Sister Simone highlights community-led innovation, healing, and unity in action.

Exploring Williamsport’s history, beauty, and resilience, Sister Simone shares stories of community, change, and new beginnings.

Sr. Simone Campbells' road trip kickoff in Harrisburg. She explored themes of hope, belonging, and community divides. Stay tuned for more!

How do we deal with that empty tomb? There is no getting around it. We can choose to deny it, ignore it, or accept it as God’s promise to...

He was terrified. Overwhelmed with grief and guilt. Fear will do that to us. His light had gone out and darkness had him in its...

Is Easter more to us than special services, new clothes, Easter baskets, and dinner with family? Does the promise of Easter guide us...

Hallelujah, He is risen!  Christ is risen indeed! All around the world Christians will be singing, shouting, and sharing this Good News...

The prophet Isaiah had a vision of being transported to the throne room of God. And his first response was to cry out and say, “Woe is...

I have been thinking of square pegs and round holes all week. More accurately, I have been thinking about an old phrase that claims, “you...

One of the most hopeful passages of Scripture is found in John 14:27. And one of the most tragic passages of Scripture is found in...

Lent is a 40-day journey of personal reflection. We don’t know why the early Christians chose 40 days, but most people connect it to the...

According to Socrates, “the unexamined life is not worth living.”  If we don’t stop, every now and then, and take the time to identify...

When God called Abram (later named Abraham) and told him to leave his home and his family, God told him that he would become a blessing...