“Do Not Be Anxious” — What it Really Means
What do you feel when you read in the Bible, “Do not be anxious”? Many people feel, What’s wrong with me? I’m not a good…
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How God Can Help with Anxiety
“Don’t worry. Be happy!” It’s not that easy! I know. I used to be plagued with anxiety and I’ve been helping anxious people since 1987.…
Feeling Dry? Here’s How to Feel Your Faith
Without a friend who feels our hurt, stress, and longings with us our souls shrivel up and die. Giving and receiving empathy are key to life in Christ.
A Simple Solution to Stress From Dallas Willard
One day in the fall of 2007 when I was meeting with Dallas Willard at his USC office he asked me, “If you had one…
4 Crazy Beliefs That Healthy Churches Correct
The second stage of the CHRIST model in Journey of the Soul is the H Stage: Help in Discipleship. Here our faith in Jesus is growing through studying God’s Word, getting involved in church,…
Hard Work in an Easy Way
“Am I burned out?” I (Bill) asked. I help pastors care for their soul and not burn out but now I was drained and dry.…
Coronavirus Bible Verses
There's a lot of stress and fear with the spread of the coronavirus. We need the comfort, strength, and courage that God's Word brings. But some people unwittingly misuse Scripture to shut down emotions, shaming themselves or others for their weakness. This short Bible study encourages emotionally honest and courageous faith in Jesus.
Do Not Worry?
“Do not worry… Do not worry… Do not worry…” The Psalmist repeats his counsel three times in Psalm 37. (vv 1, 7, 8) Just like…
Blessed Are the Simple People?
If you’re an educated thinker, love to gather more knowledge, or thrive on multi-tasking, you might feel left out when Jesus says, “Blessed are the…
Relax With Jesus
For most of my life until about age 40 I struggled with anxiety. Almost nobody knew it because I hid it and because much of…