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Pray, Wait, Trust: How to Find God’s Peace in Anxiety
Anxiety can be crippling — spiraling thoughts, a pounding heart, and a constant sense of dread about what might happen next. If you've ever felt like your mind won't stop racing through worst-case scenarios, you're not alone. In this blog, Suzanne Pietro explores what Scripture says about anxiety and how prayer, waiting, and trust can lead us to the peace that only God can give.
Anxious No More #4 - Trusting With Anxiety
Senior Pastor Dr. Kurt Bjorklund concludes "Anxious No More" messages series. In a world rife with uncertainty, Matthew 10 offers a fresh perspective on anxiety, urging us to trust God amidst cultural tensions. We're reminded that anxiety can be a signal to important issues, and our trust in God should be like a child's leap into a pool, knowing a loving adult is there to catch them. Jesus calls us to be 'sheep among wolves,' living with purpose and navigating life's challenges with the wisdom of serpents and the innocence of doves, focusing on internal growth over external distractions.
Anxious No More #3 - Praying Our Anxiety
Senior Pastor Dr. Kurt Bjorklund continues the message series entitled "Anxious No More," teaching about trusting God with all aspects of our lives.
Anxious No More #2 - Addressing Our Anxiety
Senior Pastor Dr. Kurt Bjorklund continues the message series entitled "Anxious No More," teaching about trusting God with all aspects of our lives.
Anxious No More #1 - Naming Our Anxiety
Senior Pastor Dr. Kurt Bjorklund begins a new message series entitled "Anxious No More," teaching about trusting God with all aspects of our lives.
The Golden Thread: A Biblical Perspective on Mental Health
Mental health is the ‘golden thread’ that intertwines each facet of our lives. The repercussions of poor mental health can have negative implications on a person’s family, job, marriage, parenting decisions, school, and daily responsibilities. So, what does the Bible have to say about it?
How Chester A. Arthur Helped Me with Persistent Anxiety
Those of us who battle anxiety are involved in a power struggle with ourselves. Anxiety drives us to gain control over our world. But as we grasp the truth that even the struggles of life are inexplicably in the hands of a good, kind, loving, Sovereign God, we can relax our grip on the desire to control all the variables.
Ask a Pastor Ep. 5 - Anxiety, Abuse, Loveless Marriage
This episode Dr. Kurt Bjorklund, our Senior Pastor, talks with Kay Warheit, Director of Women's Ministry at our Butler County campus, about anxiety, abuse, and loveless marriages.