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CONTENTS

Foreword
by Joel Osteen

CHAPTER ONE
Understand and Conquer
Snakes and Ladders
Know and Conquer
Face It
It's a Matter of Deciding
Reflection
Prayer

CHAPTER TWO
Phobias, Fears, and Panic Attacks
Why Are We Afraid?
Famous People and Their Fears
What to Do?
Divine Help
Do Not Be Afraid
For Laughs
Reflection
Prayer

CHAPTER THREE
The Positive Side of Fear
Health Parameters
Safety Parameters
Happiness Parameters
A Great Example of a Bad Example
Reflection
For Laughs
Prayer

CHAPTER FOUR
Do It! . . . Even If You're Afraid
Action Dispels Fear
What You Say Is What You'll Do
If It's Possible, Take This Cup from Me
For Laughs
Reflection
Prayer

CHAPTER FIVE
Don't Let It Defeat You
Fear of Rejection
Fear of Failure
Fear of What Others Will Say
Fear of Criticism
Fear of Success
Fear of Being Imperfect
Fear of Being "Made a Fool Of"
An Extraordinary Example
For Laughs
Reflection
Prayer

CHAPTER SIX
Perfect Love Fights Fear
The Power of Perfect Love
Fear Is a Lie 110
The Truth About Perfect Love
How to Know God Better
The Blessings of Perfect Love
For Laughs
Reflection
Prayer

CHAPTER SEVEN
You Can See Everything Better in the Light
Obstacles in the Road
Fraud, Deceit, Fraudulent Business Deals
Sexual Immorality
Pornography
The Occult, Esoteric Doctrines
Wrath, Anger, and Mistreatment
Lies
Gossip
Uncontrollable Passions
Don't Back Down
For Laughs
Reflection
Prayer

CHAPTER EIGHT
Turn Your Back on the Past
Forgiveness
Restitution
Memories That Tie Us Down
Threats
Rejection
What to Do?
For Laughs
Reflection
Prayer

CHAPTER NINE
Face Tomorrow
Blind to the Past
Mobilized for What Lies Ahead
Advice for a Safe Journey
Put Your Past in Order
Dream
Make Plans
Keep Moving, Don't Stop
For Laughs
Reflection
Prayer

CHAPTER TEN
The Only Valid Fear
What the Fear of God Is Not
What the Fear of God Is
Devotional Respect
Relational Trust
Profound Intimacy
For Laughs
Reflection
Final Prayer

Acknowledgments

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