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Jim L. Wilson • Illustration • • 39 views
Seth Stephens-Davidowitz, writing in NYTimes.com says much of America is anxious and worried. Over the past eight years, Google search rates for “anxiety” have more than doubled. So far, 2016 is breaking records for searches about travel anxiety, separation anxiety, anxiety at work, anxiety at school,…
Jim L. Wilson • Illustration • • 32 views
A new study from Norway concludes that hypochondriacs are at a greater risk for heart disease. Researchers tracked volunteers’ heart health for 12 years and found that those with health anxiety were 71% likelier to develop cardiac problems. —Jim L. Wilson and Rodger Russell. The Week, November 25, 2016…
Jim L. Wilson • Illustration • • 9 views
In “A Life Free of Worry,” Joshua Saefkow writes, “My wife and I were stunned. We came to the ultrasound with anticipation our child was healthy. The doctor informed us our first-born daughter had several cysts on her brain, which would result in several different types of mental illnesses. This diagnosis…
Jim L. Wilson • Illustration • • 15 views
Aley Meyer’s ultrasound picture of her unborn child contained an image that appears to be an image of Jesus on the cross. She did not notice until a week after she had the procedure when some friends showed her the picture at her baby shower. She said the picture has a lot of detail and when she magnified…
Jim L. Wilson • Illustration • • 7 views
Larry David was a co-creator of the television sitcom, Seinfeld. The success of that show has made David a multimillionaire. His success however didn’t stop his mother from worrying. Larry David said his mother would ask him, even after Seinfeld was the No. 1 show on Television, “Are they going to keep…
Jim L. Wilson • Illustration • • 4 views
We worry about a lot of things. Do we have enough money? Will our children be OK? Many of us worry about our relationships or our careers. Statistics show that only 8% of the things we worry about are a genuine cause for concern. http://blog.letstalkhealth.com/2012/05/speaking-stress-worry-did-know/…
Jim L. Wilson • Illustration • • 3 views
In Brooklyn, you can deal with the stress of adult problems with a mere $999. For that amount, Preschool Mastermind will sign you up for a five-week course where along with other adults you can “play dress up, sing Wheels On the Bus, and make Play Doh sculptures. You will spend your day with other professionals,…
Jim L. Wilson • Illustration • • 7 views
A woman who was hit by a drunk driver has filed a lawsuit seeking $4,600 to replace the clothes she was wearing at the time. She is seeking the money for clothing in addition to the cost of her medical bills. In a court statement, Susan Layne said the accident left her with bruises, scratches, and pains.…
Jim L. Wilson • Illustration • • 3 views
A new Gallup poll found that 17% of Americans named Ebola as America’s “most urgent health problem.” That is a much larger percentage than those naming our real heath problems, obesity, cancer, diabetes, heart disease, or substance abuse. Two people have died in the US from Ebola compared to the millions…
Jim L. Wilson • Illustration • • 11 views
Though five years have passed since the last major financial crisis, many Americans say they are still very concerned about their job security. U.S. workers say they are most concerned about having their benefits reduced, or their hours cut. A Gallup survey found 43 percent of American workers say having…
Jim L. Wilson • Illustration • • 3 views
Research conducted by a Swedish institution has found that a link between permanent stress and an increased risk of diabetes. The research focused on 7,000 men with no history of diabetes, heart disease, or stoke. The men were tracked through medical records to see what condition developed in their lives…
Jim L. Wilson • Illustration • • 17 views
Physicians can use the latest medical technology to examine our internal organs, but one of the biggest health concerns people face cannot be seen. Research indicates emotions can impact a person’s health as much as problems with various organs can. Among the links that have been discovered are a link…
Jim L. Wilson • Illustration • • 12 views
A study conducted by Kent University in England suggests that people who constantly check their cell phone are not busier or popular than everyone else, they are probably just dealing with anxiety. Researchers polled 500 students about their phone usage and found that when the respondents spent more…
Jim L. Wilson • Illustration • • 17 views
Actor Christopher Walken is a nervous wreck. He refuses to fly. When he travels he wants to be driven in a Limousine. He doesn’t like to go outside in London because he is afraid he will look the wrong way in traffic while crossing a street. He tells his wife, “Stay in the hotel. Don’t go out there.…
Jim L. Wilson • Illustration • • 12 views
William Arthur Ward says, “The pessimist complains about the wind; the optimist expects it to change; the realist adjusts the sails.” --Jim L. Wilson and Rodger Russell The Week, March 15, 2013 p. 17 1 Peter 5:7 (ESV) casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you.
Jim L. Wilson • Illustration • • 5 views
An international study purports that the price of being famous can be higher than most people expect. The researchers analyzed 1,000 New York Times obituaries from 2009 to 2011, and found that film, music, stage performers, and sports stars tend to die at younger ages. The average lifespan of people…
Jim L. Wilson • Illustration • • 4 views
Recent political upheaval in the nation of Egypt has left many believers in that country and around the world fearful of what might happen next. There are many concerns about the future of religious expression in that country after the newly elected president takes office. Despite concerns, one seminary…
Jim L. Wilson • Illustration • • 218 views
In Crazy Love, Francis Chan writes, “Worry implies that we don’t quite trust that God is big enough, powerful enough, or loving enough to take care of what’s happening in our lives.”—Jim L. Wilson and Stephen Argilla Crazy Love: Overwhelmed By a Relentless God P. 42. Worry can disable or paralyze us…
Jim L. Wilson • Illustration • • 5 views
How do we share the Biblical teaching of happiness and contentment in the current culture of greed and materialism? One study by Princeton University economists found that while money can buy some happiness, the negative effects, including more responsibility, more pressure to perform, and more stress,…
Jim L. Wilson • Illustration • • 3 views
In a new collection of letters, Editor Joseph Galliano has compiled advice from today’s luminaries to their own sixteen-year-old selves. --Ed. Joseph Galliano, Dear Me: A Letter to My Sixteen-Year-Old Self, referenced in The Week, December 9, 2011 p. 48-49 Illustration by Jim L. Wilson and Rodger Russell…
Jim L. Wilson • Illustration • • 60 views
In Crazy Love: Overwhelmed by a relentless God, Francis Chan writes “Worry implies that we don’t quite trust that God is big enough, powerful enough, or loving enough to take care of what’s happening in our lives.” --Crazy Love: Overwhelmed by a relentless God, P. 42 Illustration by Jim L. Wilson Philippians…
Jim L. Wilson • Illustration • • 6 views
A Christmas present caused quite a stir at a European Union embassy in Berne, Switzerland. After two separate explosions injured people at the Swiss and Chilean missions, Berne police were not taking any chances. In this case, it was harmless, just a Christmas present—nothing to be alarmed about. --http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE6BM2RI20101223…
Jim L. Wilson • Illustration • • 7 views
Norman Cousins explains the fear of death. “Death is not the enemy, living in constant fear of it is.” --The Week, November 26, 2010 p. 25 Illustration by Jim L. Wilson and Rodger Russell Paul gives us the key to overcoming our fear of death. The resurrection of Jesus Christ has removed the sting from…
Jim L. Wilson • Illustration • • 3 views
A Bible recently caused a New Jersey community college to close early and cancel classes for the remainder of the day. Security guards noticed a package with Armenian writing on it inside a building during the morning hours and thought it looked suspicious. They were able to move it to an open area on…