A little boy had a part in the school play. It was but one line, “It is I, be not afraid.” Unfortunately, when it came time for his big moment, the boy burst out to the stage from the side curtain, and said in a tremulous voice: “It’s me and I’m scared!” But Jesus has … More Fear is a Heart Killer
The news was reporting on “election anxiety” tonight, the day after the election. I turned and said to my wife, “I don’t think I had a smidge of election anxiety before or after the election, no matter who would win or who did win. If the number zero is “no anxiety” and -5 represented a … More What to Do with Election Anxiety
Sanctify the Day Together — a Call to Worship Volume 1 Day 8 “This is the day that the Lord has given, Let us rejoice and be glad. Let us take our fears and anxieties, our hope and our dreams, our sorrows and our griefs, our tasks and challenges, our knowns and unknowns, our families … More Every Anxiety on His Shoulders
Today, I received a letter from Steve Douglass, the President of CRU. It struck me as extremely wise and practical. He was writing to all staff and alumni of the ministry and trying to encourage ministry leaders. You will find it below without any changes. [Message from Steve Douglass] I love you and am praying … More Wisdom from CRU on Ministry in a Covid-19 World
Reading with the Pastor Psalms 64-65 “Hear my voice, O God, in my complaint; Preserve my life from dread of the enemy.” Psalm 64:1 (ESV) I am reading a book written by one of my professors from seminary. For years I have looked upon him as one of the great gifts to the … More Fighting Depression and Anxiety Well
I was trying to reign in my anxiety over a professing Christian who seems to be walking in lock step with the world rather than Christ. K-Love was on the radio calling my heart to worship, to trust God, to not despair, to trust in future grace–the grace I will need if this person’s life … More Five Reasons We Sing
Friday is for Heart Songs 12:21 AM. I had been tossing and turning, and thinking, and definitely NOT sleeping for about 40 minutes. I gave up and got up. Grabbing my Bible, my feet wandered to the living room, and my hand turned on the light while my eyes got busy and began to read the … More When an Unknown Anxiety Steals Sleep
Friday is for Heart Songs Still waiting (will it ever end) on the sale of our house. I know others have waited far longer but after having three buyers back out at the last moment, this one seems to be taking unreasonably long. Our original closing date was April 22! Hold ups with the appraisal. … More Spoiled with First-World Problems
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