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 · 2 Corinthians 9:15 · Thankful

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

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!

Not Molded by Our Circumstances!

by James Nored & Phil Ware · Genesis 12:1 · Faithfulness

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

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.

People Pleasing

by Tim Archer · John 12:42 · Peer Pressure

Do you care what everyone thinks of you?

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.

Everybody's Doing It

by Rubel Shelly · Ecclesiastes 4:10 · Peer Pressure

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

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.