Luke 5:10 – and so were James and John, the sons of Zebedee, Simon’s partners. Then Jesus said to Simon, ‘Don’t be afraid; from now on you will fish for people.’ Romans 5:1 – Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, II Chronicles 32:7 – ‘Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or discouraged because of the king of Assyria and the vast army with him, for there is a greater power with us than with him.’

The Use of Symbolic Convergence Theory in Corporate Strategic Planning: A Case Study.” Journal of Applied Communication Research (May 1997): 199–218.One of the truly amazing ditties that appeared was how ‘Indian style smoke signals were set from Inishlyre’! Or’, ‘otherwise’ denotes choice, ‘or’ is for normal senseand ‘otherwise is for threat sense.Let me see you an example, Do ordie (in the normal sense). Do it otherwiseI will kill you. (If there is a threat, Conjunction become ‘otherwise’). Psalm 23:4 Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff they comfort me.

Genesis 15:1 – After this, the word of the Lord came to Abram in a vision: ‘Do not be afraid, Abram. I am your shield, your very great reward.’ Jeremiah 51:46 – Do not lose heart or be afraid when rumours are heard in the land; one rumour comes this year, another the next, rumours of violence in the land and of ruler against ruler. Ruble, Raymond. “Dr. Freud Meets Dr. Frank N. Furter.” Eros in the Mind’s Eye: Sexuality and the Fantastic in Art and Film. Ed. Donald Palumbo. New York: Greenwood, 1986. 161–68. I Chronicles 22:13 – Then you will have success if you are careful to observe the decrees and laws that the Lord gave to Moses for Israel. Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or discouraged.

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Joshua 1:9 – ‘Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.’