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You don't have to fear fear

Even when clouds hide the stars, they are still there. And God is there also.

From the October 2002 issue of The Christian Science Journal


Some friends and I watched a television comedy about a family that was afraid of everything unfamiliar to them. The title of the skit was "The Fearful Family." When the doorbell rang or a newscast announced an unusual happening, the entire family would yell, hang on to each other, and their hair would stand on end. It made fear seem ridiculous, and it was very funny.

To many people fear isn't a laughing matter, however. It's a solid presence that can freeze the natural abilities to be productive and enjoy life.

To many people fear isn't a laughing matter.

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