If the foundations are destroyed, what can the righteous do? (Psalm 11:3) What can Christians do when evil increases? What can we do when things may seem hopeless, especially in the war being waged against God, His Word, His love, and all of humanity? John Quincy Adams, the sixth president of the United States, found himself in a similar predicament about two hundred years ago. In his ardent fight to end slavery in America, he faced wave after wave of evil opposition, and there was no Continue Reading
Joy In The Midst Of Suffering (Testimony)
[ Counseling Testimony ] This year found many of us wondering what the Lord was doing in the world. Each of us were forced to reflect, examine, and question in ways we hadn’t imagined. On a personal level, the pandemic was the least of my worries as I watched the landscape of my life crumble. My struggling marriage deteriorated. I’d become an empty nester having poured myself into raising six children and my job came to a complete stop as many experienced. Little did I know that the Continue Reading
How To Feel Safe In An Unsafe World
Are you anxious? Do you find yourself worried about the future (or just wondering how you'll get through today)? Well, join the club. Seriously, this is one of the most common struggles of our time. In a recent interview, Mark tackles the subject of how to feel safe in an unsafe world, along with some practical, biblical tools we all need for overcoming anxiety and replacing fear with peace. Watch The Podcast > Get Mark's Book: Overcoming Anxiety > More Resources Continue Reading
Not Stuck
"So, Don, what was your main takeaway after our first meeting, and from what you read?" This is a common question, and often the first one I ask in subsequent counseling meetings regarding the homework given; in this case Don had finished reading our Overcoming Anxiety booklet. "Well, the main thing I learned is that I'm not stuck!" Don replied. "Stuck? What do you mean?" I asked. Don explained: "Frankly, I was convinced that there was no way out of this anxiety and depression. It’s Continue Reading