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What Does the Bible Say about Stress and Is it a Sin?

Melissa Henderson

Reading His Word can help answer the question of “What does the Bible say about stress and is it a sin?”...

How God Uses Stress for Our Good and His Glory

Randy Alcorn

Stress is an effective tool in the hands of our God, a tool that is intended both for His glory and our good. In this article we will look at some ways God uses stress....

Dealing with Stress by Trusting God with Our “If’s”

Debbie W. Wilson

My husband needed to pick up a receipt from FedEx. He sensed the Lord prompt him to grab the Krispy Kreme gift card on his desk as he was leaving to give to the man who’d helped him over the phone. My...

12 Ways Christians Can Relieve Stress

Heather Adams

I’ve come to see that through God’s strength, I can break the hold stress has on me when it hits. And sometimes, the simplest things are the most effective. Here are some ways I’m learning to handle t...

7 Healing Oils Found in the Bible

Michelle S. Lazurek

My life changed forever when I first discovered essential oils a few years ago. Suffering with chronic issues since early adulthood, I use essential oils to ease tension headaches, reduce stress, an...

4 Steps to Maintaining Peace at Christmastime

Frank Santora

“And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, ‘Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men’” (Luke 2:13-14).Why does it se...

How to Deal with Pain (and Let Peace and Healing In)

Ronnie Floyd

There is a lot of pain in America. In the last five years, Americans have lived under great stress, deep division, nuclear threat, terroristic intimidation, political unrest, gender confusion, multipl...

7 Questions That Will Make You Ready for Advent

Jeanne Doyon

As the autumn leaves dance and twirl, I'm reminded that it won't be long before we celebrate the holidays. To avoid the last minute hustle it is good to think ahead. Many shop early and get their Chr...

What Does the Bible Say about Rest?

Lisa Loraine Baker

American men and women who work full-time average 9.05 and 8.28 hours per workday, respectively. With everything a day brings – work, meals, personal care, childcare (if applicable), etc. – how do we ...

Can Enemies and Challenges Actually Benefit Us?

Frank Santora

Perhaps when you read the title of this article, it puzzled you, but you read it correctly. There are many benefits of having an enemy. I know that’s counter-intuitive, and kind of messes with our bra...

10 Bible Verses to Keep in Front of You throughout the Day

Renée Davis

Let’s face it—with all the hard and scary stuff going on around us, we may find ourselves waking up anxious and discouraged and going to bed the same way. As bad as that is, it also puts us at risk of...

7 Calming Verses for When Life Feels Overwhelming

Micah Maddox

Feeling overwhelmed is a real thing. It is not a vague idea or one that some people somewhere out there wrestle with. It’s right here, right now. We all face the struggle of feeling overwhelmed in som...

7 Calming Prayers to Say before Bed

Jeannie Myers

Bedtime prayer can be a meaningful way to spend time with God every evening, talking over your day, sharing your concerns with Him, and thanking Him for His love and care. But why should we take time ...

6 Reminders from Jeremiah That Good Character Always Prevails

Melanie Campbell

When we watch the news or peruse social media, it can seem like good moral character is in short supply. Additionally, as Christians, we may find ourselves in situations where we are condemned or puni...

Prayers for Anxiousness ToTrade Worry and Fear for God's Peace

Compiled & Edited by BST & Crosswalk Staff

When the world feels out of control, we can turn to prayer to focus and calm our thoughts on God's promises. Praying is an effective way to surrender your worries and fears to God and replace them wit...

5 Comforting Psalms for When We Worry

Kirstyn Mayden

Times are tough for so many of us right now. Whether it's financial trouble, health concerns, or anxiety over political issues and current events, there is plenty to worry about. 1 Peter 5:7 says to c...

Is ‘He Restores My Soul’ True for Every Stage of Life?

Melissa Henderson

When reading or hearing the words ‘He restores my soul’, a sense of peace and comfort can be found.  ...

7 Ways the Bible Encourages Personal Care Amidst Illness, Including Coronavirus

Bethany Verrett

The influence of sin in the world means there is pain, suffering, hatred, and death. It also means there are illnesses which ravage our bodies and disrupt our lives. Some diseases are more wide-reachi...

How Do I Prepare My Heart for Advent?

Sarah Frazer

Can I tell you an embarrassing secret? I didn't do one day of Advent readings with my kids last year during the Christmas season. I usually love reading from an Advent book, and unwrapping the Christm...

20 Prayers for the 20th Anniversary of 9/11

Sheila Alewine

Almost 3,000 people died on September 11, 2001, at the hands of 19 Islamic terrorists. Fathers, mothers, sons and daughters, grandparents, aunts, and uncles. Families were changed forever, and there a...