Welch, Edward T., 1953-

Running scared : fear, worry, and the God of rest / Edward T. Welch. - Greensboro, NC : New Growth Press, (c)2007. - 317 pages ; 23 cm

I. INITIAL OBSERVATIONS -- A world of fear -- Our fears and anxieties -- Fear speaks -- Worry and anxiety chime in -- II. GOD SPEAKS -- Do not be afraid -- The manna principle -- The God of suspense -- Worry about worry -- On money and possessions: Do not worry -- The message of the kingdom -- When the kingdom isn't enough -- Grace for tomorrow -- Seek God's face -- Where is my treasure? Whose kingdom? -- On people and their judgments: do not trust in man -- Love more than need -- Fight fear with fear -- On death, pain, and punishment: fear of death -- Fear of judgment -- A glimpse of heaven -- Already dead -- . -- Peace be with you: I will be with you -- I swear -- Pray -- Bring on the worst -- Peace be with you -- Peace for peacemakers -- Yesterday and today -- Tomorrow -- The last word

Edward T. Welch investigates the roots of fear in the human soul and the ramifications of living in the grips of anxiety, worry, and dread. Within the framework of thirty topical meditations, Welch offers sound biblical theology and moment-by-moment, thoughtful encouragement for life-saving rescue in the midst of the heart and mind battlefield of rampant panic-stricken responses.



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Fear--Religious aspects--Christianity.
Worry--Religious aspects--Christianity.
Peace of mind--Religious aspects--Christianity.

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