Scripture gives us many accounts of men (and women) who were martyred for their faith—even prophets of God, the apostles,…
Also in the Book of Acts, we read about the apostles in prison (Act 5:12–42). This incident occurred shortly after…
The story in the Book of Daniel about Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego in the fiery furnace is hugely inspirational to…
We look here at another example from the Book of Daniel about how Daniel himself handled a severe test of…
Let’s set the scene for the above verses: It’s around 600 BC, and you’re living in Judea, in Jerusalem, under…
We read in the Book of Matthew an account of the disciples crossing the stormy Sea of Galilee in a…
Again in the Book of Acts, we read about Paul and Silas in prison (Act 16:17–40). Because they were speaking…
Even the great John the Baptist had to face his fears and doubts. Of John, we are told, “Among those…
While there are many lessons one could take from the Book of Job, I’m going to focus here on only…
Joseph faced adversity and harsh circumstances throughout his life through no fault of his own. His brothers hated him (Gen…
We can learn much from the account of the Israelites sending spies to scout the promised land. God had told…
In the Book of Acts, we read about Peter being arrested, thrown into prison, and facing serious charges—and possibly the…
It is worthwhile and profitable to study the life of King David as covered in the Books of 1 &…
As with King David, one could draw hundreds of lessons from the (inspired) writings and life of the apostle Paul.…
We read of an account when “the king of Aram was warring against Israel” and Elisha and his servant were…
It is instructive to read through this carefully. Take note that many of the saints died without ever seeing the…
One of the greatest tools we have to combat AWDF is to remind ourselves that Jesus has already won complete…
Much anxiety comes about from not discerning the difference between needs versus wants. I may want a Ferrari sports car…
A Christian should have an attitude of praise, gratefulness, and thankfulness to the Lord, regardless of circumstances. For we have…
This chapter is short and to the point. The reality is that we live in a fallen, cursed world that…
Now, you might wonder what this chapter has to do with anxiety and “the peace of God.” Simply put, being…
Regardless of where you find yourself right now, what circumstances you are in, or whatever situation you are facing, great…
Understand that the false teachings and fake prophecies of man can actually rob you of your peace and lead to…
When you accepted Christ, you willingly gave Him your life to do with as He pleases according to His will.…
One further aspect of living in the Spirit is having a correct priority between the things of this world and…
In the previous chapters we have been establishing a baseline for approaching and understanding the subject of AWDF. In the…
Fear is a close companion of anxiety, and it can also be its cause. Understanding how this world uses fear…
In order to set a baseline from which we can proceed, we must come to grips with the harsh reality…
Is your life marked by a state of peace, inner calm, stillness, and sureness or one of constant uneasiness, turmoil,…
Another source of anxiety can be trying to force things to be done in our timing instead of the Lord’s.…
Another source of tension is trying to force our will to be done instead of the Lord’s (Mat 6:10). If…
The “natural man,” which is still in us even after we are born again (1Co 2:14; Rom 7:23), tends to…
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,…
One further aspect of living in the Spirit is having a correct priority between the things of this world and…
This chapter effectively continues the prior chapter, “Understanding God,” because how well you “trust in” God is intimately tied to…
The next step on our journey toward overcoming anxiety, worry, doubt, and fear is to make sure we have a…
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