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We should always be so careful what we allow into our minds and heart but never is it more important than when all the wheels are coming off. At Shields of Strength we are taking a stand that potentially has devastating consequences for our mission. Failure isn’t an option and we are not immune to fear. Fear knocks on the door of my heart non stop. Playing truth in music into my ears in a way it blocks everything else out helps me so much. We should never stick our head in the sand or hide from …

The reason pride comes before a fall is because pride blinds us. When we are blinded, we stumble over things humility would have easily seen and avoided. Only a moment of pride cost me a second National Championship. I would say most of my life I was a very proud man who was secretly afraid. The last 15 years, I have come to hate pride and embrace humility and gratefulness. As a result, fear has lost its grip in my life. Because of Jesus I know have power, love, and a sound mind. For your own sa …