Fearless: 40 Reflections on Fear

What are you afraid of? Everyone lives in fear of something. It might be losing a job, or losing a loved one. Maybe it’s anxiety about not measuring up to expectations, or safety, or another natural disaster. Or perhaps it’s a fear of risking failure by trying something new. In these 40 Scripture-based meditations, accompanied by the stunning photography of Surfing Magazine’s senior photographer Hank Foto, readers will come face-to-face with their deepest fears.

Through daily reading and reflection, they’ll discover a strong sense of God’s presence. As a pattern of quiet and meditation develops, readers will discover that their fears no longer have to have a stranglehold. It’s time to stop being afraid! Extreme-sports enthusiasts, students and adults struggling with fear will find help and an authentic encounter with God here.

TOM STEPHEN and his wife, GINNY STARKEY, are pastors and authors who have a passion for creation and for helping others discover peace and guidance in their lives. Tom and Virginia both earned their Master of Divinity degrees at Princeton Theological Seminary. Tom has served in youth ministry positions on both the East and West coasts of the United States, and currently is the senior pastor at Monte Vista Presbyterian Church in Newbury Park, California.
HOMETOWN: Newbury Park, California

HANK FOTO is the professional name of Brian Stephen, who is senior photographer for Surfing Magazine, as well as working as a freelance photographer around the globe. His photos have appeared in surfing magazines all over the world. Brian lives in Oahu, HI, and specializes in photography of the South Pacific.
HOMETOWN: Oahu, Hawaii

Afraid of failing?
Scared of not having enough money?
Worried about the ones you love getting hurt?
Anxious about what others think?
Afraid of dying?
Worried you aren’t good enough?
Wondering what disaster will strike next?

You don’t have to live in fear. It’s time to find freedom from anxiety and the relentless pursuit of security. In these 40 meditations, accompanied by the stunning photography of Surfing Magazine’s Hank Foto, you’ll come face-to-face with your deepest fears. Through daily reading and reflection, you’ll discover a strong sense of God’s presence in your life. And, as you develop a pattern of quiet and meditation, you’ll discover that through God, these fears no longer need to have a hold on you.

TOM STEPHEN and his wife VIRGINIA STARKEY, are pastors and authors who have a passion for helping others discover God's peace and guidance. With their three children, they live in Newbury Park, CA, where Tom serves at Monte Vista Presbyterian Church.

GINNY STARKEY, and her husband TOM STEPHEN are pastors and authors who have a passion for helping others discover God's peace and guidance. With their three children, they live in Newbury Park, CA, where Tom serves at Monte Vista Presbyterian Church.

HANK FOTO works as a senior photographer for Surfing Magazine, as well as a freelance photographer around the globe. His photos have appeared in surfing magazines all over the world. Hank lives on the north shore of Oahu, HI, and specializes in photography of the South Pacific.