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: Worry
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
Are You Worried?
I know what it is to worry at 3:00 A.M. Do you? If you are like many, worry can take center stage in your mind and refuse to leave until it has exhausted your imagination with all sorts of frightening possibilities. Do you worry about what someone thinks? The truth is that you just can’t… Continue reading Are You Worried?
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
The Real Me (and perhaps the real you)
The real me is a guy who sometimes spends too much time wrestling with fear and worry. Does this sound familiar? If not, you may want to skip the rest of this post. Like you, the real me is more than fear. There are other qualities that I hope I’ve grown and matured in over… Continue reading The Real Me (and perhaps the real you)
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?