Today’s Quote – Anxiety (Mueller)

George Mueller: The beginning of anxiety is the end of faith; and the beginning of true faith is the end of anxiety.

Today’s Quote – Anxiety (Calvin)

John Calvin, quoted in John Calvin: A Heart for Devotion, Doctrine & Doxology: For what can be more awfully tormenting than to be constantly racked with doubt and anxiety? And we will never be able to arrive at a calm state of mind until we are taught to repose with implicit confidence in the providence […]

A couple more thoughts about worry

As I reflected on Sunday’s sermon a little more, a couple more thoughts came to mind: There were several key statements in the sermon. Among them were: “Worry is the sin of distrusting the promise and providence of God.” [John MacArthur] Worry can come from both affluence and deprivation. Both betray a false priority that […]

Sunday Leftovers (10/11/09)

There’s a problem with worry and anxiety. Worry tends to destroy the body. It can put ulcers on the stomach, sap vitality out of living and drive us to an early death. Worry makes us incapable of handling life’s problems. Worry keeps us from assuming responsibilities and engaging in activities in the service of Jesus […]

Are you anxious for anything?

The command of Jesus — do not be worried about your life — is worthy of turning into a heart question. Am I anxious for anything? The question was brought to mind again when I saw this post from Tullian Tchividjian — pastor of Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, which has undergone […]