An intrusive thought is an unwanted, unwelcome thought, dream, image, compulsion, or desire that occurs without direct intention or derived from a stimuli. These thoughts may be overwhelming, obsessive, violent, sexual, sinful, disturbing, distracting, or just plain weird.
The Gospel for Disordered Lives: An Introduction to Christ-Centered Biblical Counseling
The Gospel for Disordered Lives is an introductory guide to the theory and practice of Christ-centered biblical counseling. It is a comprehensive guide for understanding the theology behind biblical counseling. It is faithful to Scripture and a trustworthy depiction of Biblical Counseling. The Gospel for Disordered Lives will undoubtedly be formative in your life and increase your faith and hope in God in a fallen and broken world. If it is not on your bookshelf now, put one on order today.
Escapism
Escapism is the tendency to avoid undesirable realities through distraction or redirecting towards a more pleasurable activity, especially by seeking entertainment or engaging in fantasy. Escapism often goes hand-in-hand with addictions. Two ways we seek escapism in people’s life is in avoidance and distraction.
Dealing with Coronavirus Fear and Anxiety
Many looked to 2021 as a return to normal, but it looks like we will be dealing with Coronavirus for a little bit longer. This led to increased rates of fear and anxiety. How can we deal with fear and anxiety of Coronavirus in a God honoring way?
Restore: Changing How We Live and Love, Study Guide with Leader’s Notes – Robert K. Cheong
Robert K. Cheong helps Christians discover how God is at work in our lives within their own unique story. God will use this study to draw you closer to him and to others. Participants learn how rethink, reframe their story in order to move forward in their Christian walk.
Fear and Anxiety
Anxiety is a whole-person response of nervousness, worry, or unease to a perceived danger or uncertain outcome. Fear is similar to anxiety in that it is a whole-person response of terror, freight, or trepidation to a perceived danger or undesirable outcome.