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Stress, Part IV

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 05:00:00 +0100

Here are a few ways you can handle stress: 1. Meditate – just 10 or 20 minutes of quiet reflection may bring relief from chronic stress as well as increase your tolerance to it. Use the time to listen to music (check out God’s ipod on iTunes), read a devotion or Scripture, pray, etc. 2. Take one thing at a time – for people under stress, an ordinary work load can sometimes be unbearable. The best way to cope with this feeling of being overwhelmed is to take one taskRead More...

Stress, Part III

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 05:00:00 +0100

As we continue to talk about stress, keep in mind that as weird as it sounds, some people are addicted to stress. For these individuals, it is possible for their past experiences to be so traumatic, disorganized, or chaotic that they find themselves being able to function in only highly stressful situations. So it is likely that these individuals, although they do not like the symptoms and distress of stress, they unintentionally find ways to have it around often times in very creatiRead More...

Stressed? Part II

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 05:00:00 +0100

Now I would like to turn our attention to some ways to manage stress. As I go through these suggestions, remember that success will not come from a half-hearted effort, nor will it come overnight. It will take determination, persistence, and time. Also keep in mind that stress is normal and can even be helpful. So it is not a realistic goal to eliminate it altogether. You will need to learn how to live with meanwhile attempting to minimize it. The first one I wRead More...

Stressed? Part 1

Fri, 05 Jun 2009 05:00:00 +0100

Jesus offers the invitation of peace and rest to all who come to Him in faith. Matthew 11:28-30 (NIV) says, "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light."

The Message says it like this: "Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you'll recRead More...