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Scripture gives us many accounts of men (and women) who were martyred for their faith—even prophets of God, the apostles, and innocents (babies) have been…
Also in the Book of Acts, we read about the apostles in prison (Act 5:12–42). This incident occurred shortly after the death, resurrection, and ascension…
The story in the Book of Daniel about Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego in the fiery furnace is hugely inspirational to me (see Dan 3), as…
We look here at another example from the Book of Daniel about how Daniel himself handled a severe test of his faith (see Dan 6).…
Let’s set the scene for the above verses: It’s around 600 BC, and you’re living in Judea, in Jerusalem, under the reign of King Jehoiakim.…
We read in the Book of Matthew an account of the disciples crossing the stormy Sea of Galilee in a boat at night (Mat 14:22–34;…
Again in the Book of Acts, we read about Paul and Silas in prison (Act 16:17–40). Because they were speaking the truth and, more specifically,…
Even the great John the Baptist had to face his fears and doubts. Of John, we are told, “Among those born of women there has…
While there are many lessons one could take from the Book of Job, I’m going to focus here on only one, which is this:…
Joseph faced adversity and harsh circumstances throughout his life through no fault of his own. His brothers hated him (Gen 37:4–5) and they tried to…
We can learn much from the account of the Israelites sending spies to scout the promised land. God had told them in no uncertain terms…
In the Book of Acts, we read about Peter being arrested, thrown into prison, and facing serious charges—and possibly the death penalty if convicted (Act…
It is worthwhile and profitable to study the life of King David as covered in the Books of 1 & 2 Samuel and Psalms. …
As with King David, one could draw hundreds of lessons from the (inspired) writings and life of the apostle Paul. In fact, many of Paul’s…
We read of an account when “the king of Aram was warring against Israel” and Elisha and his servant were surrounded by a vast enemy…
It is instructive to read through this carefully. Take note that many of the saints died without ever seeing the fulfillment of God’s promises to…
The first Psalm is a cautionary synopsis of the righteous man vs. the wicked man, with blessings and warnings spelled out for each, and the…
Psalm 23 is a favorite of many Christians, with some having committed it fully to memory. Let’s go through it verse by verse and…
When Zerubbabel was sent back from Babylon to oversee the rebuilding of the temple in Jerusalem, he was told that the work would be accomplished…
One of the greatest tools we have to combat AWDF is to remind ourselves that Jesus has already won complete and total “victory” (1Co 15:54–57;…
Much anxiety comes about from not discerning the difference between needs versus wants. I may want a Ferrari sports car (red, please), but I don’t…
A Christian should have an attitude of praise, gratefulness, and thankfulness to the Lord, regardless of circumstances. For we have been redeemed from bondage to…
This chapter is short and to the point. The reality is that we live in a fallen, cursed world that is in the middle of…
Now, you might wonder what this chapter has to do with anxiety and “the peace of God.” Simply put, being unprepared can cause stress and…
Regardless of where you find yourself right now, what circumstances you are in, or whatever situation you are facing, great or small, God is aware…
Understand that the false teachings and fake prophecies of man can actually rob you of your peace and lead to anxiety. As explained in the…
When you accepted Christ, you willingly gave Him your life to do with as He pleases according to His will. You became a “bond-servant” …
One further aspect of living in the Spirit is having a correct priority between the things of this world and the things of God (and…
In the previous chapters we have been establishing a baseline for approaching and understanding the subject of AWDF. In the remaining sections of this book…
Fear is a close companion of anxiety, and it can also be its cause. Understanding how this world uses fear as a tactic to try…
In order to set a baseline from which we can proceed, we must come to grips with the harsh reality that we face in this…
Is your life marked by a state of peace, inner calm, stillness, and sureness or one of constant uneasiness, turmoil, anxiety, worry, doubt, and fear…
Another source of anxiety can be trying to force things to be done in our timing instead of the Lord’s. When there is a mismatch…
Another source of tension is trying to force our will to be done instead of the Lord’s (Mat 6:10). If you are anything like me,…
The “natural man,” which is still in us even after we are born again (1Co 2:14; Rom 7:23), tends to have much anxiety centered around…
Not only has Christ “set you free” (see Joh 8:31–32; Eph 4:8; Rom 6:6; 8:2) from bondage under sin, Satan, and death, but He has…
