Articles Tagged 'Pressure'

For over 30 years, Heartlight has shared articles to help people live for Jesus in everyday life. While we are no longer publishing new articles, this enduring collection features relevant pieces throughout the year to encourage faith, offer biblical perspective, and speak to real-world joys and struggles.

Dealing with Stress at Thanksgiving, with Thanksgiving

by Muriel Larson · Colossians 2:7 · Thankful

Muriel Larson, an experienced online coach and counselor, shares this clear strategy to help us deal with the stress and pressure of the holidays found throughout the Scriptures: Give thanks!

Will you believe that giving thanks is an effective stress reduction strategy even during the stress of Thanksgiving during a pandemic?

Not Molded by Our Circumstances!

by James Nored & Phil Ware · Genesis 12 · Faithfulness

James Nored and Phil Ware remind us of Joseph's story and how God works in our lives to bless people if we are faithful, have character, and share compassion no matter our circumstance.

We can change our world for the better rather than having our values eroded by our circumstances!

People Pleasing

by Tim Archer · John 12:42-43 · Peer Pressure

We need to be willing to put our faith in God, even when it's not popular to do so. We need to be willing to stand up for what's right, no matter what others may say. We need to seek the glory that comes from God rather than the praise of men.

Do you care what everyone thinks of you?

Everybody's Doing It

by Rubel Shelly · Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 · Peer Pressure

Rubel Shelly reminds us that there is a positive side to peer pressure and we can use it to catch ourselves up in good redemptive actions that bless others.

So if everybody was going to jump off a bridge, would you do that too?

Too Much, Too Many, & Too Little

by Tom Norvell · Matthew 11:28-30

Tom Norvell reminds us that there is simply too much, too many, and too little.

What do you do when there you find yourself in the

Stressed Out

by Patrick D. Odum · Matthew 6:31-34 · Stress

Patrick Odum learns that Chicago is the most stressful city in America and shares some insight on stress.

So how are you going to avoid it happening to you?

Are We Missing Something?

by Tom Norvell · Luke 2:14 · Christmas

Tom Norvell talks about a pre-Christmas trip to the place of insanity, the mall, and questions if they are missing something in the season.

Doesn't feel as if something is lacking in all the mess?

Life on Edge

by Courtney Loy · 1 Peter 5:7

Living life on edge—that is, under constant pressure, fear, or nervousness—is no way of living. I’m talking about anxiety,

When is anxiety helpful?

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