How often do you hear something on the radio or in the news that brings up fear, worry, despair, or frustration? Probably every day that you listen to such things. We see headlines scrolling across social media that raise our eyebrows. We listen in to conversations all around us and hear surprise, worry, and confusion … Continue reading A Monday Morning Lesson on Fear and Worry
All of our anxieties, doubts, and fears are triggered by some sort of lie. In Part 1, we looked at how to test the thoughts in our heads to see if they are really true. Today, we will dig into one of the common lies that we struggle with and look at what to do … Continue reading Responding to anxiety, doubts, and fears (Part 2): Know who you really are
Anxiety is a big problem in today’s western culture, especially among adolescents and young adults. Why do we give in to the power of worry? How can we respond to doubts or fears thoughts that plague us over and over again? One big problem is that we begin to believe lies that the world is … Continue reading Responding to anxiety, doubts, and fears (Part 1): Are your thoughts really true?
Anxiety is a product of this broken, human world. There are many reasons why people struggle with worry and anxiety, but one core reason is because things are outside of our control. And we very much want them inside of our control! Do you struggle with worry, with anxiety, always wondering “what if” and “what … Continue reading Why am I so anxious all the time?
We’ve all heard that before, right? Over the past couple of years, the focus on self-care has increased in that more people are aware of it, and yet, we see so many cases of people that are stretched too thin, overcommitting and trying to fit just one more task into the daily schedule. Our society … Continue reading Self Care isn’t Selfish
If you live in America, it’s becoming more and more likely that the answer is “yes.” Since 1985, American teenagers have jumped from 18% of college freshman feeling “overwhelmed” to 41%. Nearly one-third of teens and adults have an anxiety disorder. But do we even see it when it’s happening? Three Myths About Anxiety “It’s … Continue reading Is your teenager struggling with anxiety?
You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires; to be made new in the attitude of your minds; and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness. Ephesians 4:22-24 It is an exciting thing … Continue reading The attitude of your minds, in Ephesians
Do you find yourself worrying excessively or unable to stop thinking about things that might go wrong? Everyone experiences worry, stress, and fear from time to time. But if you find yourself frequently thinking about problems or possible problems, this may be a sign of a problem with anxiety. There are many Scripture verses to … Continue reading Managing Anxiety and Worry
It is easy enough in the new year, or at the start of any new season of life, to set goals. This year, I'm going to ____. Some goals are more specific than others, some more realistic or meaningful than others. But for many of us, the problem does not come with setting a goal, but with focusing … Continue reading Tips for staying focused