When anxiety or discouragement creeps in, I try to remind myself that rescue is just around the corner. This gives me peace and hope.
"I grew up thinking I had to be a certain way or get to a certain point for someone to love me. At the beginning of my senior year at a retreat for Cru, I learned God loves me exactly the way I am."
We cross the line into worry when we start to dwell on the things we can't control. So how do we stop? And how do we prevent it?
This article is a reflection on the experience of an ongoing battle with anxiety and a celebration of one college student who has overcome it.
Most life-changing encounters with God usually involve deep emotional, physical or psychological pain.
As a Christian, depression tempted me to distrust God. I was desperately seeking the deliverance He seemed to withhold from me.
Learn how to find hope in the midst of depression and anxiety.
Learn how God relates to us when we suffer through the Bible story of Job. We've compiled list of articles on different life struggles such as addiction, depression, spritual dryness, marital strife and more. If you are suffering from something specific today, browse this list of resources that can help you in your journey.
The book of Job illustrates how we can relate to God when we suffer.
Thanksgiving is no quick, easy fix, or recipe for skipping past our emotions. In fact, it’s the opposite. When your fists are balled, hold onto God who can take on any anxiety.
“I began to tell Him what he already knew: I can’t do it. I can’t make sure everybody likes me. I can’t stop eating sugar. I can’t focus in my time with Him.”
I never wanted to forgive those who hurt me.
I went through a period where I was struggling with feelings of anxiety and guilt about my performance as a Christian. Then God showed me I was looking at myself and my flaws in the wrong way.
When does a desire for a specific outcome turn into a prayer? What keeps it from remaining a wish left to chance? The Bible has some things to say about this.
Do we experience God more powerfully through suffering?
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