Candidly Christian

Lately, I’ve been feeling really troubled.

Every time I turn on the news or look at social media, there’s news of a new tragedy, a new trauma, and a new layer of human suffering happening somewhere in the world. I know that this isn’t a new thing, but I’ve been feeling particularly wearied by the horrors experienced by people lately. 

What’s the Solution?

My prayer time recently has turned to many of these significant events that have dominated the news. I’ve been asking God for strategic solutions for some of the biggest problems facing our world today. As I’ve been looking to Him for answers, He keeps pointing me back to a few things: the church, discipleship, and love. 

Really, God? Surely there’s got to be more than that!

6 Bible Verses to Read When You Feel Anxious is a guest post by Jenn Soehnlin

I am not a stranger to anxiety.

When I was growing up, it simply came and went depending on various situations I was in. But shortly after my second son was born, I found myself battling a whole new type of anxiety.

I found it hard to sleep, and when I was able to sleep in between the anxiety and the newborn nighttime feedings, I had terrifying dreams. I felt paralyzed to make decisions and was constantly fearful of something bad happening to my husband or my young children.

Before they call I will answer; while they are yet speaking I will hear.

Isaiah 65:24

Have you ever told someone you would pray for them and promptly forgot, later only to be reminded too late? I felt awful when I assured my husband I would pray him through his meeting only to forget until he was driving home from the meeting 2 hours later! I whispered the prayer then wondered if I was too late.

With all we have come at us throughout the day, is it any wonder we often forget to pray, even when we genuinely mean to?

Calm in the Storm: Staying Close to God During Anxiety & Depression is a Guest Post Written By Ylva Schauster

Calm in the Storm – Staying Close to God during Anxiety & Depression

How do you stay rooted in the Word when it’s hard for you to relax and concentrate?

When you’d rather stay in bed all day and struggle with keeping up with your routine?

Anxiety and depression can affect Christians just as much as any other person but way too often, we are only told to pray harder or hear that our struggles are our own fault. In this post, I want to offer encouragement if you are fighting anxiety and depression and share with you 3 tips that help me stay close to God.