Your church members may have outgrown night-lights and teddy bears—but that doesn’t mean they’re not scared when they go to bed (or the rest of the day, for that matter). This week’s Care Issue looks at how you can help individuals who are fearful and anxious. Discover a biblical definition of anxiety; read about fear’s unique relationship to obsessive-compulsive disorder; learn how to help those who fear that more bad news is on the way; find out how you can help people who are terrified by what they see on TV; and learn how to respond to those who suffer from panic attacks.
Relieving the fear that something else bad will happen after a 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 … [Read More]
Fear, OCD, and manna: helping 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 … [Read More]
4 pastoral truths for those scared by the news
The Internet has flooded the world with information. Although this has broadened people’s understanding of the world beyond their communities, it has also … [Read More]