Although at a few points I disagree with his exposition of Biblical texts I think Ed Welch’s Running Scared a thoroughly and profoundly Scriptural handling of the too little discussed emotion of fear. Edward gives a deeply theological, God centered, and personally helpful treatment of the subject. At times the reading was slow to me, but for the most part if you are struggling with fears or don’t think you have any I would recommend this book.
Listen to your fears and hear them speak about things that have personal value to you. They appear to be attached to things we value.
“Don’t be afraid” says something about him even before it speaks to us.
…worry and fear are more about us than the things outside us.
…in the kingdom, lust is silly. It is wanting less than what we already have. It is replacing eternal joys with temporary highs.
No Other Boast 