Listen as Ed Welch reads his blog titled "God Comes Close," in which he reflects on God's presence as the greatest reassurance to anxious people. You can read his blog here.

CCEF (the Christian Counseling & Educational Foundation) exists to restore Christ to counseling and counseling to the church. To learn more about biblical counseling and to find more resources that mine the treasures of Scripture for the troubles of life, visit ccef.org.

Music: "Created by Design" by Cody Martin.

Listen as Esther Liu reads her blog titled "The Beauty of 'I'm Trying.'" Esther considers how even our weakest efforts—if they are sincere—are beautiful to God. You can read her blog here.

CCEF (the Christian Counseling & Educational Foundation) exists to restore Christ to counseling and counseling to the church. To learn more about biblical counseling and to find more resources that mine the treasures of Scripture for the troubles of life, visit ccef.org.

Music: "Created by Design" by Cody Martin.

Listen as Todd Stryd reads his blog titled ""He Knows All about It": C. S. Lewis and Psalm 103." Todd shares an excerpt from Mere Christianity that considers God's compassion toward us, even in the face of temptation. You can read his blog here.

CCEF (the Christian Counseling & Educational Foundation) exists to restore Christ to counseling and counseling to the church. To learn more about biblical counseling and to find more resources that mine the treasures of Scripture for the troubles of life, visit ccef.org.

Music: "Created by Design" by Cody Martin.

Listen as Lauren Whitman reads her blog titled "What Does the Bible Say about Rest?" in which she explores the theme of rest told throughout the story of Scripture. You can read her blog here.

CCEF (the Christian Counseling & Educational Foundation) exists to restore Christ to counseling and counseling to the church. To learn more about biblical counseling and to find more resources that mine the treasures of Scripture for the troubles of life, visit ccef.org.

Music: "Created by Design" by Cody Martin.

Listen as Esther Liu reads her blog titled "A New Prayer for Anxiety," in which she shares a time recently when she was moved to pray a different prayer in the face of anxious moments. You can read her blog here.

CCEF (the Christian Counseling & Educational Foundation) exists to restore Christ to counseling and counseling to the church. To learn more about biblical counseling and to find more resources that mine the treasures of Scripture for the troubles of life, visit ccef.org.

Music: "Created by Design" by Cody Martin.

Listen as Ed Welch reads his blog titled "When Your Mind Gets Stuck," in which he considers one strategy for dealing with unwanted, persistent thoughts. You can read his blog here.

CCEF (the Christian Counseling & Educational Foundation) exists to restore Christ to counseling and counseling to the church. To learn more about biblical counseling and to find more resources that mine the treasures of Scripture for the troubles of life, visit ccef.org.

Music: "Created by Design" by Cody Martin.

Listen as Darby Strickland reads her blog titled "Winning Your Child's Heart with Winsome Words." She considers the power of words and how we can use them as an invitation for our children to see God's kindness. You can read the blog here.

CCEF (the Christian Counseling & Educational Foundation) exists to restore Christ to counseling and counseling to the church. To learn more about biblical counseling and to find more resources that mine the treasures of Scripture for the troubles of life, visit ccef.org.

Music: "Created by Design" by Cody Martin.

Listen as Lauren Whitman reads her blog titled "We Are All Late Bloomers," in which she encourages the Christian who feels discouraged about their spiritual growth. You can read the blog here.

CCEF (the Christian Counseling & Educational Foundation) exists to restore Christ to counseling and counseling to the church. To learn more about biblical counseling and to find more resources that mine the treasures of Scripture for the troubles of life, visit ccef.org.

Music: "Created by Design" by Cody Martin.

Listen as Ed Welch reads his blog titled "Good Cop, Bad Cop in the Home." Ed discusses what it looks like to be united as husband and wife in parenting, for the glory of God and the good of each other and our children. You can read the blog here.

CCEF (the Christian Counseling & Educational Foundation) exists to restore Christ to counseling and counseling to the church. To learn more about biblical counseling and to find more resources that mine the treasures of Scripture for the troubles of life, visit ccef.org.

Music: "Created by Design" by Cody Martin

Listen as Darby Strickland reads her blog titled "Shepherding Children through Exposure to Pornography." She considers ways to guide children through exposure to pornography, encouraging parents to speak into this area of their children's need and bring orienting words of hope. You can read the blog here.

CCEF (the Christian Counseling & Educational Foundation) exists to restore Christ to counseling and counseling to the church. To learn more about biblical counseling and to find more resources that mine the treasures of Scripture for the troubles of life, visit ccef.org.

Music: "Created by Design" by Cody Martin