Bible Verses to Overcome Fear and Gain Courage

No one likes living in a world filled with terror and uncertainty, but in such times, God does some of his most important work.

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The Bible repeatedly tells us to not live in fear. Proverbs 3:5 says we should put our whole-hearted trust in God, no matter what comes our way.

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We should turn to God, as David did in Psalm 34:4, “I sought the LORD, and he answered me; he delivered me from all my fears.”

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Below are 10 Bible verses to act on when you’re facing intimidating challenges. They’re arranged in the order they appear in Scripture. One way to keep them front and center in your mind is to simply remember the first reference: Deuteronomy 31:6. Turn to that verse in your print or digital Bible. Write the next reference, Psalm 23:4, in the print margin or digital notes section. Then turn to Psalm 23:4 and similarly write the next reference. Repeat this for all 10 verses.

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So when you’re feeling weak-kneed and fearful, remember to look at Deuteronomy 31:6 and follow the trail from there to gather your courage by trusting in the majesty and will of God.

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6 Myths About Pepper (OC) Spray

Pepper (OC) spray is one of the cheapest, most effective, and easiest-to-conceal non-lethal self-defense tools available. It provides a critical “reactionary gap” by temporarily blinding and incapacitating an attacker from a distance, allowing you to escape to safety.

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But this GAT Daily article says “there’s a lot of mixed information and misinformation concerning this handheld defense weapon.” It has identified the following 6 myths you should be aware of:

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Religious Liberty Commission Report Addresses Violence Against Houses of Worship

Americans should view religion as an “essential support” and always remember “the Creator who made us and bestows our rights….The Constitution protects religious liberty not by exiling religion from public life, but by preventing government from controlling it.”

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So says the 224-page Presidential Religious Liberty Commission Report: Americans’ First Freedom published June 26, 2026 that identifies emerging threats to religious liberty, and makes recommendations for upholding “Federal laws that protect all citizens’ full participation in a pluralistic democracy, and protect the free exercise of religion.”

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Interview With Active Shooter Incident Expert, Lt. Col. Ed Monk

SemperVerus interviewed Ed Monk, retired Army officer, former schoolteacher, law enforcement officer and firearms trainer, and author of First 30 Seconds: The Active Shooter Problem.

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What led you to conduct your extensive research and write the book, First 30 Seconds?
I started researching the Active Shooter problem because of my transition from the Army to public education. In August of 2007, I retired from the Army after 24 years of active duty and 15 months after returning from duty in Iraq. I was an Armor officer, so I served mostly in units with tanks. Planning for, analyzing, and wargaming violence was my job.

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100 Essential Bible Passages to Know

Here’s a basic approach to reading through the Bible during the year.

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Read two passages a week for 50 weeks and in a year you’ll see the “big picture” of the Bible. Bookmark and return to this post weekly as a guide to help you study from your own Bible, or click the selected passage to open the reading online in a new window. Click the links below to read each passage.

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