We destroy arguments and every lofty opinion raised against the knowledge of God, and take every thought captive to obey Christ . . . – 2 Corinthians 10:5 How do we practically apply this verse – learning to take every thought captive – and why does it matter? That’s what we’ll unpack today, and [...]
Have you developed a habit of worrying? It’s one of those habits that most of us want to learn how to break but aren’t sure how to do it. With God’s help, you can stop worrying and trust Him more. Some people are more prone to worry than others and may worry over health, [...]
We all get a little nervous waving off our child on their first day of school, leaving the house with our spouse to go on a date and leaving the kids with a new baby sitter, or putting the family pet in kennels while we travel out of town. It is normal for us [...]
“Stop worrying!” “Chill out!” “Relax!” Have you heard these lines repeated enough times that it makes you cringe? The problem is that people with an anxiety disorder can’t just stop worrying or relax – the panic and urgency don’t shut off simply because someone tells them they should. Feelings of anxiety and fear seem to [...]
According to a 2016 report by the Center for Collegiate Mental Health, by the 2015-2016 school year, half of all students surveyed reported having attended counseling for mental health concerns. In 2009, 37% of students complained about problems with anxiety. The percentage of students with anxiety reached 46% in 2013 and 51% in 2016. [...]
Sometimes people experience ongoing low-level anxiety – a distress that seems to hang out continually as if it were an appendage. It can be like that constant whirring noise of a fan in the background that’s left on day and night. On the other hand, one can experience those sudden episodes of anxiety that [...]
If you are one of the many Christians who struggle with anxiety, then you’ll be all-too-familiar with the huge impact that anxiety can have on your life. Anxiety can take many forms -- from general nervousness about unfamiliar situations, to debilitating panic attacks on a frequent basis. Modern life puts a huge amount of [...]
Are the incessant demands of work, school or family taking their toll on you? Are financial issues, illness, or other problems causing so much stress that your mental health is negatively affected? Do you often feel tense and even have physical symptoms, such a racing heart or trouble breathing? Do you wonder if you’re [...]
Anxiety is not a respecter of persons. It affects both women and men, adults and children, but it tends to have different faces according to the ages and genders of the individuals it afflicts. Research reveals that young adolescents and children typically experience anxiety symptoms like excessive worrying and phobias, while PTSD generally peaks [...]
Anybody who has ever experienced anxiety, which I imagine includes us all, I’m certain would say that they hate it. Anxiety is no picnic in the park—far from it. Anxiety is extremely uncomfortable. Not only does it rob us of joy and energy, but it produces sensations of fear. It has the potential to [...]
