Years ago, I was preaching on a Sunday evening. I was upset about something and it came through in the message. (I think I had just read a book and was battling some concern as I prepared this message.) That evening, my in-laws were present. After church was over, my father-in-law who had preached for many years… Continue reading What I Learned About Anxiety that Has Helped Me Greatly
Tag: Anxiety
When You Are Worried
Are you worried? Worry can be terrifying. We worry about our children, our health, our finances, our marriage, and on and on. Worry asks the question, “What is going to happen?” One night I was worrying. What if this happens? What am I going to do? What are we going to do? Worry is like… Continue reading When You Are Worried
When All Around Us Seems Tense
To say that the nation is tense almost seems like an understatement at this point. In recent days: Five police officers in Dallas slaughtered. Two more African-American males dead. St. Paul. Baton Rouge. A significant portion of this population does not feel safe and that has to be a real concern. Marches and protests. Some… Continue reading When All Around Us Seems Tense
Don’t Let Your Fears Take Control
Over and over the Bible says, “Do not be afraid.” So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. (Isa. 41:10) Moses said to the people, “Do not be afraid. God has come to test you, so… Continue reading Don’t Let Your Fears Take Control
Choose to Move Away From Anxiety Producers
Some people seem to specialize in passing on their anxiety to others. Years ago, my dad had a heart attack and was admitted to Baylor Hospital in Dallas. His doctor did a coronary angioplasty on his heart, which is a procedure used to open blocked coronary (heart) arteries. The procedure greatly improves blood flow to… Continue reading Choose to Move Away From Anxiety Producers
When You Feel Anxious
What do you worry about? • School – Where will I go to college/grad school?• Tests – Will I pass the test?• Job – Will I get the job?• Relationships – Is he the right person to marry?• Parents – What will my parents think?• College – How will I pay for this?• Money –… Continue reading When You Feel Anxious
Are You Worried?
Sometimes I worry. I don’t think that I live each day in worry. But — I do know how to worry. Sometimes I notice that these worries seem to stand in line waiting for me to examine each one. One by one they parade in front of me, each one of them demanding… Continue reading Are You Worried?
Question: What About the Future? Nervous, Excited, or Both?
Are you a college student? Are you a single parent? Perhaps you are married with young children. Or, perhaps you are in your middle years. Regardless of where you are in life, what enters your mind as you think about the new year or the future in general? As you think about the future,… Continue reading Question: What About the Future? Nervous, Excited, or Both?