Professor Laurie Santos at Yale University warns that capitalism and the pursuit of material possessions and success cause anxiety in students and suggests that religion, spirituality, and positive actions such as meditation and volunteering promote lasting happiness.
The passage from Tammy Hotsenpiller's book 'Fasting for Miracles' encourages readers to trust in God and find rest in Jesus during difficult times, using the examples of Jesus calming a storm and walking on water to illustrate His power.