Banzembo 30:1

Is your life characterized by joy? If you’re not sure exactly what that means or would look like, spend the next four days learning from theologian Eugene H. Peterson. Peterson, an author, biblical scholar, and pastor, uncovers the essential nature of joy to the Christian experience. His example, in life as well as in death, was characterized by joy. Find yourself renewed, springing forth no matter the circumstances.

How can we continually receive God’s joy, comfort, and hope in the midst of physical or emotional suffering? Joni Eareckson Tada, who uses a wheelchair and is a cancer survivor, offers insights from Carmelite monk Brother Lawrence as well as from her own experiences in this powerful devotional.

The Book of Psalms provides divinely inspired words to help us process our emotions. Its spiritual truths transform feelings of shame into freedom, anxiety into joy, and insecurity into confidence. This 7-day plan will encourage you to ground yourself in God and His Word, in the midst of hard circumstances. Use the audio guide to hear the content read aloud and to listen to a worship song.

Everybody experiences trauma at some level in their life. During this 7-day devotional, Brian Dickinson, a former US Navy Aviation Rescue Swimmer and Mount Everest survivor, shares his personal military experiences of trauma and provides biblical guidance for finding freedom. There is so much life to live, but only through God will we be able to fully embrace His promise!