Dear Friends, What we focus on will change what we observe around us. We will notice more and more of what we focus on or, conversely, less and less of what we don’t want to see. — Shaunti Feldhahn, Find Joy Are the circumstances of this world weighing you down? Feeling a little anxious?…
Dear Friends, We’ve all had a rough year. Some have experienced more challenges than others. And some may be dealing with added issues to the point where they’re barely making it emotionally. Perhaps someone you love, or even you yourself, might be wrestling with things like … A complete loss of motivation, to the point…
Dear Friends, Resilience isn’t merely surviving. And it’s not about denying the depth of pain and its ongoing impact. Instead, it’s about learning from and growing through adversity — about becoming comfortable with being uncomfortable. Author Josh Squires tells of a grueling multi-day hike that’s part of Army Mountain Warfare School training. It requires slogging…
Dear Friends, Focus on the Family broadcast host Pastor and best-selling author Max Lucado who offers hope to those struggling with hardship, particularly in light of the coronavirus pandemic. To listen, Please Click Here
Dear Friends, Many of us are facing challenges in this time of lock-down. Finances is a concern for all of us – some more than others. Tobie Verreynne shares his own testimony along with some practical tips on how to deal with the anxiety and worry we face due to our uncertainty surrounding our finances.…
Dear Friends, “For many of you, your biggest problem is not your problems, it’s your anxiety about your problems.” — Jesus presents anxiety as one of the biggest impediments to seeking the Kingdom of God. For many of us, worries and anxiety in life keep us from all we are meant to be under God.…
Dear Friends, Anxiety is a normal response to the uncertainties we face in life. But what we do with our anxiety—and how long we allow it to live within us—is the key. Join Dr. Charles Stanley as he defines this destructive emotion, shows you how to gain the upper hand, and helps you find God’s…
Dear Friends, Think about the disciples hanging out with Jesus on a boat when a life-threatening storm erupts on the water. They’re unprepared to face it and, panicking, realize they might die. The entire time this is happening, Jesus is sleeping peacefully. Instead of looking at Jesus’ reaction to their situation, the disciples allowed their situation…
Dear Friends, Here is an article written by Alasdair Groves on anxiety and waiting for the effects of the Coronavirus. Writing about events while they are happening is always a bit dangerous. It’s easy to encourage over-reactions and reinforce unhelpful panic in our hearts. That said, the COVID 19 coronavirus provides us with an opportunity…
Dear Friends, Our world is changing rapidly at the moment. Given some of the news coverage, it would be hard not to worry about what it all means for yourself, and for those you love. Worry and anxiety are common problems at the best of times, and when it takes over it can become all-encompassing.…