We’re taking a short break for the rest of this week. We’ll be back next Monday to pick up where we left off in John MacArthur’s Attacking Anxiety series. But as we pause briefly to celebrate Thanksgiving, it occurred to us that one of the best... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
Much of our anxiety is born out of concerns and uncertainty regarding our future. We get caught up in our plans and programs, overlooking the blessings of today and obsessing over uncontrollable details on the horizon... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
If you worry, what kind of faith do you manifest? “Little faith,” according to Jesus (Matthew 6:30). If you are a child of God, you by definition have a heavenly Father. To act like you don’t, nervously asking, “What will I eat? What will I drink?... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
God is sovereignly in control of all things. That fact alone ought to dispel much of our anxiety. And when we consider the Lord’s fatherly care for His people, we see just how foolish, unnecessary, and impotent our worry truly is. [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
One of the most hopeless aspects of unrepentant sinners’ lives is that they have no answer for anxiety. They’re forced to put their hopes in flimsy, fallible plans and institutions. They aren’t able to rest firmly in the unchanging promises of... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
You probably remember the “What Would Jesus Do?” trend from the late ’90s. It seemed everywhere you looked, plastered across T-shirts, hats, jewelry, and all kinds of other merchandise, the WWJD slogan was a blithe, shallow reminder to live up to... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
Most of us would probably like to read more, especially when it comes to current issues in the church and rich theological truth. But not everyone has endless time to scour the Internet or dig through seminary libraries to find top-notch writing on... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s legendary detective, Sherlock Holmes, is one of the most intriguing creations of literary fiction. He is, quite simply, extraordinary. His famous cohort, Dr. John Watson, is ordinary, at least by comparison. Watson has often... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
It should be clear by now that unchecked anxiety isn’t good for you. It’s a sin expressly forbidden by the Lord, so there is the spiritual cost to consider. But it’s also harmful to your health, your productivity, and your relationships. It wreaks... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
http://www.gty.org/SpecialsWith a humble beginning, Jesus Christ entered into time from eternity. And yet, since His arrival in Bethlehem, the influence of His life, death, and resurrection has been unparalleled. We joyously welcome the approach...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
