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The past few days we have received instruction from the Lord as to how to battle against worry. The apostle Paul’s words to the Philippian believers have taught us to worry about nothing and pray about everything in order that
Continue readingHere are our most popular articles related to battling anxiety: The Attitude of Gratitude: A Bible Study Suggestion RESOURCES: Anxiety, Fear, and Panic Scriptures to Fight Anxiety Some Thoughts on the Sin of Anxiety 14 Daggers that Help to Kill
Continue readingFaith battles are fought in the mind. In other words, what we say to ourselves controls much of what we do, whether right or wrong, true or false, which is the fruit of what we believe. Therefore, counseling ourselves with
Continue readingWhile spending time in Psalm 104, this morning, the study notes in the ESV Study Bible directed me to the Gospel of Mark. In verse 7 of the psalm, the songwriter says, “At your rebuke they fled [the waters after
Continue readingHere’s a handful of articles to encourage your personal growth and your one-another ministry. Thomas Nettles Retires from SBTS – At the Books At a Glance site, Fred Zaspel interviews a faithful man of God and seminary professor. Be sure
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In light of the psalmist’s assurance of God’s protection: “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble,” he instructs us to “Cease striving” (Psalm 46:10). The Hebrew word translated “cease” means to sink or relax. “Striving”
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A year-and-a-half ago, David Murray and his film-making team drove from Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary in Grand Rapids, Michigan to our home in Plymouth, Wisconsin. The purpose of their trip was to spend two days with my family and me,
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Psalm 27 is a powerful weapon against the enemy of fear and its power to enslave our hearts. Meditating on its truths provides a key to unlocking the prison of anxiety, dispels our fears, and gives us hope. Read through
Continue readingYesterday’s post, The Mind, Body, and Medications, concluded with mention of the experience of Bob Somerville whose lengthy testimony concludes Dr. Laura Hendrickson’s chapter in the new book Christ-Centered Biblical Counseling. Dr. Somerville is an ACBC-certified biblical counselor and professor
Continue readingDirecting each other to think upon the attributes of God is such a wonderfully biblical way to counsel one another. To meditate on God is to deliberately choose to think about Him—His works, nature, and attributes. This can be done
Continue readingOver several months, Bob’s stress levels had soared. As he accepted more and more responsibilities, he had less energy to bring to projects. Assignments were forgotten or neglected, people were disappointed, and Bob’s anxiety and frustration grew. As it turns
Continue readingPray to God, and speak to your own soul, like this… Be gracious to me, O God, for man has trampled upon me; Fighting all day long he oppresses me. My foes have trampled upon me all day long, For
Continue readingThe past few days we have received instruction from the Lord as to how to battle against worry. The apostle Paul’s words to the Philippian believers have taught us to worry about nothing and pray about everything in order that
Continue readingHow does praying with thanksgiving combat our anxiety? That’s the subject of today’s post. Philippians 4:6-7 has been teaching us God’s prescription for anxiety. In the first post we observed the command “Do not be anxious.” Step 1 in fighting
Continue readingIn yesterday’s post, we began to consider God’s prescription for anxiety provided in Philippians 4:6-7, which involves two steps for the immediate war against worry. The first step is to worry about nothing. STEP 2: Pray about everything (6b-7). The second
Continue readingAnxiety is an aspect of our fallen, sinful condition that every one of us battles to one degree or another. Some, like me, struggle in a very significant way. But we are not alone. It is estimated that 23 million
Continue readingDear fellow worrier, If you are a regular reader of this blog then you know that one of my ongoing battles with indwelling sin is in the area of anxiety. As I continue to seek the Lord for sanctifying help
Continue readingAs I war against the continuing influence of my depravity, one of the chief sins I wrestle with is anxiety. And the more I talk to other believers, the more I realize just how common this struggle is, which is
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By God’s grace, I’m a husband, dad, grandpa, and pastor at Cornerstone Community Church in Mayfield Hts, OH. I love Christ because He first loved me.
