Watching and Praying

How do you stay watchful without giving in to fear — and hopeful without pretending the world isn't hard? Christians are called to watchfulness, but watchfulness has too often curdled into date-setting, anxious news-monitoring, and a kind of certainty Scripture itself never offers. Watching and Praying is a ten-session study built to hold discernment and hope together, without either false certainty or fear. Inside, you'll find: A direct, biblical case against date-setting — grounded in Jesus's own words in Matthew 24 Careful chapters on persecution, deception, technology and AI, and Israel and the nations — each handled with real theological seriousness and zero contempt for any people A full chapter walking through exactly how "e;prophecy math"e; and signs-convergence arguments go wrong, with a plain-language guide to spotting the mistake yourself An honest chapter on lament — permission to bring real grief to God without being rushed toward premature resolution Ten full small-group discussion sessions with leader's notes for the topics most likely to spark disagreement Practical, non-fear-based preparation checklists — spiritual, relational, and practical This is a book for Christians tired of choosing between anxious vigilance and disengaged avoidance — and ready for the harder, more faithful posture Scripture actually asks for. A thoughtful, non-alarmist guide for individuals, small groups, and church-wide study.