If someone tells you she has panic attacks, how do you begin to use Scripture as your guide? (I am choosing panic attacks almost randomly. It is one of a dozen or so psychiatric diagnoses that is relatively common and not clearly identified in Scripture.) Get a description First you have to know the basic description of a panic attack. You can get this from two sources: … [Read more...]
How to help people who struggle with anxiety
Years ago I interviewed Dr. Edward Welch and Dr. Michael Emlet on how to help single parents and people going through divorce to deal with fears and anxiety. Here are just a few of their insights on what fear is, the relationship between fear and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and how the Bible richly speaks to those dealing with fear and anxiety. Dr. … [Read more...]
“What’s next?” Helping those who fear another tragedy
After a tragedy, a person struggles with a myriad of fears. One such fear is the rationalization that since this terrible event has happened, it very well could happen again. The recent tragedy might be something that happened to the person or someone close to him, or it might be a tragedy he witnessed or read about. Whatever the case, this person has become anxiety-ridden with … [Read more...]
How pastors can help empty nesters with their parenting
Being the parent of a young-adult child has its challenges, particularly in the area of letting the child make his own decisions and mistakes. Empty nesters in your congregation may need wisdom and encouragement to know when to intervene in their child’s life, and when to step aside.1 Parents seek to raise their kids to become independent, fully functioning, contributing … [Read more...]
Helping people who deny their faults
Jane was at her wit’s end as she listened yet again to her husband scolding their son about his less than desirable work habits. The squabbles between the two males in her life were frequent and seemed to be escalating in intensity. Waiting for the right moment, she spoke diplomatically, “John, I’m concerned about the harshness of your exchanges with Jerome. You actually … [Read more...]
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