Rob Semco

Overcoming the Fear of Death, Part 2: The Worship That Turns the Mind

By Rob Semco

Fear fades when the heart is captivated by Christ. Worship turns the mind toward the One who holds the keys of life. Introduction: When Setting the Mind Isn’t Enough In Part 1 of this series, we explored how the fear of death can be compared to watching a fictional movie of the old self—a false…

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Overcoming the Fear of Death: Turning Off the Fictional Movie of the Old Self

By Rob Semco

Turn off the fictional narrative—the real you in Christ is fearless and free. Introduction: A Relatable Struggle with Fear Recently, I was guiding a dear brother in Christ through some intrusive and recurring thoughts about death. Although he deeply believes in Christ and knows intellectually that he will go to heaven, the fear of death…

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Splashes of Grace: Living in the Overflow of God’s Goodness

By Rob Semco

Have you ever witnessed an artist transcend their craft? A musician, for example, who consistently delivers excellence but occasionally reaches a level so extraordinary that it leaves you speechless. Listening to Stevie Ray Vaughan’s rendition of Little Wing by Jimi Hendrix reminds me of this. His usual brilliance as a guitarist is undeniable, but there…

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