Acts 14:22, 23

A crucial responsibility on the parental agenda is preparing our children for the hard times that will inevitably come their way. This is especially the case for those young people who, having committed their lives to Christ, will live as adults in a world where they likely will encounter hostile opposition to their faith.

Conflict can feel like fire—overwhelming, consuming, and destructive. This 4-day Bible plan goes in depth and invites you to see conflict through God’s lens. Drawing from Scripture, including the fiery furnace, wildfires, and refining flames, you’ll discover how Jesus meets you in the midst of relational tension. Learn the difference between destructive conflict and Christ-centered peace, how God uses conflict to refine your heart, and how your choices can ignite peace instead of pain. This plan will help you walk through conflict with faith, wisdom, and the steady presence of Christ.

Stasi Eldredge draws upon her own personal struggles to encourage readers to find hope and joy in Christ. She shares her experiences with pain, loss, and failure and she explains how God has helped her to uncover and cherish the joy that He provides in the midst of troubles.

The Essential 100® Bible Challenge is a simple tool to read through the Big Story of God's Word. The reading plan is based on 50 Old Testament and 50 New Testament passages. Continue with the sixteenth part "The Travels of Paul." ®Produced by American Bible Society in partnership with Scripture Union, Inc.