Anxiety

Some stress is a natural part of life as we meet deadlines or reach for excellence. But stress develops into a serious problem when it becomes entrenched as a cycle we can’t shake. What’s the best way to manage normal stress and release the grip of unhealthy stress cycles? How can we live joyful and effective lives? This devotional shares essential spiritual and practical tools for Stress-Free Living.

Stress-Free Living

Anxiety is much more than just feeling nervous, restless, or tense. It is an indicator that a person is suffering from more complicated matters at the emotional level. It can also be identified as a spiritual attack, which assault not only the mind, but the heart. Anxiety is mostly an issue of control. Battling anxiety requires trusting the Lord for His solution and provision.

[5 Conversations With Christ] Anxiety / Worry Part 2

Journey to the Jordan to reflect on the baptism of Jesus and His call to us to believe, repent, and follow Him. Find Jesus there. This is part three of eight in the "Jesus, I Need You" series by Thistlebend Ministries, focusing on drawing closer to Jesus. The plans in this series can be done in any order. See also "Jesus, I Need You" (companion prayer).

Jesus, I Need You Part 3

You probably experience worry, stress or anxiety at least once on any given day. "You're Not the Boss of Me" will help you discover practical steps and biblical insights on anxiety. Learn to live with anxiety in a way that it doesn’t control you. ‘Cause anxiety, you’re not the boss of me!

You’re Not the Boss of Me: 7 Keys to Managing Anxiety

This 6 day reading plan is based on Matthew 6:25-34.  Jesus questions our need to worry about everyday life and provides an alternative way of thinking.
In this plan we define what worry is, discuss ways to overcome worry, and provide recommendations of exercises.  

Why Worry?

Troubling times raise questions: Why are we in this situation? Will we get out? How? What is God's place in all this? Does he really care? Throughout the Bible, people faced calamity, fear, anxiety, and doubt. They besieged heaven and found the God who answers in crisis. Guided by brothers and sisters from Africa, let's follow these biblical examples, trusting as we seek answers for our questioning hearts.

Trusting God in Times of Crisis

Based on their new book, “What Do I Do With Worry?”, authors, speakers, and family coaches, Dr. Josh and Christi Straub wrote this devotional for parents to help them tackle the tough topic of anxiety.
 
“Helping our kids manage worry is the lifelong process of teaching them to trust God. That begins by realizing—not just in our heads, but also in our hearts—that God can handle ANYTHING we’re going through.” 

What Do I Do With Worry? A Devotional for Parents

Conflict is the hard and messy part of marriage. Every couple argues, but not every couple fights in healthy ways. Learn how to resolve conflict the healthy way. This 4-day plan by Christina Dodson gives you biblical principles to fight fair in marriage. 

4 Ways to Fight Fair in Marriage

So many of us are living frustrated, anxious, and overwhelmed. But we don't have to stay this way. New habits can be formed. Fresh hope can be found. Joy is truly right around the corner. But how do we get there? The spiritual practice of gratitude is often the missing key to unlock the hope, joy, and beauty around us.  