Things are tough all over.
Sometimes it feels like we might break.
Just look at what we’re dealing with: Ebola pandemic…The Enterovirus…Children in college disappearing…Mass shooting…The FBI Chief warns of impending major terrorist attack…Groups like ISAL/ISSA/ISIS (whatever we call them this week)…the Supreme Court punting on the issue of gay marriage…Unemployment remains WAY too high…Economic Inflation/Stagnation/Malaise…Politics and politicians…Religious Institutions in turmoil…Congregations declining…Conflicts within churches stealing live, love, passion, ministry…
Our personal struggles with Sickness/Illness/Injury/Suffering/Sorrow/Finances/Grief…
How can we take Paul seriously when he writes: “Do not be anxious about anything…”
That has to be more than a platitude, right? Because we need more than that. We need an answer. We need a solution. We need to know how to deal with our anxiety and fear.
I spoke about this in the sermon preached on October 12,, 2014, at the Patterson Avenue Baptist Church in Richmond, VA. You can watch the video below. A podcast can be downloaded at the church website: Patterson Avenue Baptist Church Below the video, you will find a copy of the manuscript prepared in advance of the sermon. Whenever you visit a blog, be kind to the blog publisher.
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The Anxiety Cure by: Dr. Archibald D. Hart publisher: Thomas Nelson, published: 2001-06-11 ASIN: 0849942969 EAN: 9780849942969 sales rank: 26538 price: $6.50 (new), $0.05 (used) Panic Anxiety is the number one mental health problem for women and second only to drug abuse among men. Synthetic tranquilizers can alleviate the symptoms of anxiety illnesses. However, in order to achieve lasting emotional tranquility, a significant lifestyle change must be made. The Anxiety Cure provides proven, natural strategies for overcoming panic disorder and finding an emotional balance in today’s fast-paced world.
