David Powlison

We have a lot of words in English for anxiety: stress, preoccupation, being burdened, feeling pressured, being obsessed . . . it is a human experience that everybody knows on some level. I'd say a couple of things to someone who is experiencing anxiety. Anxiety is universal and understandable.

Whether we find ourselves tied in knots or dangling at loose ends, God hears our cry. He has a lot to give us in these moments.

How should we read the Bible for personal application? 

Dear friend, What do you do when you are still struggling? What do you do when repeated failure, guilt, and shame weigh heavily on your […]

By the comfort of his presence and sympathy, he intends to draw you out and draw you to Himself.

So often the initial reaction to painful suffering is “Why me? Why this? Why now? Why?” 

What is the source of true change?  

The question of why we suffer is probably on the heart of every honest person. A frequent misconception about suffering often recurs in Christian circles. It says: “You are suffering because God is trying to teach you something.”

Sanctification Is a Lifelong Process Often our practical view of sanctification, discipleship, and counseling posits a monochromatic answer and takes the short view. If you […]

How do you rebuild after sexual victimization?

Sex is like fire. When it blazes in the fireplace, a good fire warms and brightens the room, enhancing joy and companionship. But when fires ignite in the wrong places, the house burns down. Is your sexuality igniting in the wrong places? Are you treating sexual sin casually? How do you know when this has happened?

There are those seasons where things go very slowly. You wonder, “Is this all there is? Why do I keep struggling with the same old things? I keep losing my temper, or feeling anxious, or being clumsy in relationships . . . ” What vision does God give us for what our lives are supposed to look like, especially when we’re dealing with the long, hard struggle part of being a Christian?