Suffering

Is Christianity particularly fit for the faint of heart? For those who can't do without a God to help them? Or do you need courage to be a Christian? In this reading plan, we will explore the ways we need courage to follow Jesus. We will also look at ways in which belief in God provides us with courage - both to do mundane tasks and seemingly impossible things. 

Courage in the Life of a Believer

The church should be a place where people can encounter God's love, find community, and become equipped to share the Gospel. Yet, many have entered the church to find healing but leave more broken than before. Church hurt can be devastating but should never cause us to walk away from Christ. In this plan, you will become equipped with action steps to heal from the pain of church hurt.

When You've Been Hurt by the Church  


Your suffering becomes the crucible where hope is forged when you seek Christ in it. At age 26, Katherine experienced a brain-stem stroke that left her partially paralyzed. After years of rehab, she and her husband, Jay, formed Hope Heals, a ministry to help those with broken brains and broken hearts. Look with them at the story of Joseph to see how God ordains the suffering of one to bless many, and how you, too, can bless others not after you suffer but as you suffer.

Hope Heals In The Midst Of Suffering

Suffering comes for us all. We don’t get to choose our trials, but we do get to choose how we walk through them—with bitterness or joy. This five-day devotional will help you navigate suffering with hope, not because the pain disappears, but because Christ is walking with you in it. As you go through these readings, may you be reminded that God is nearer than you know and loves you more than you can imagine. 


The Morning Will Come: Finding Hope in Suffering

In the spaces between words lies a language more ancient than speech—the soul's vernacular. When hearts truly meet, they speak in this forgotten tongue, where a glance carries libraries of meaning and silence becomes eloquence.
This sacred dialect can't be learned but only remembered, awakened through love's alchemy and the courage of genuine presence. It's in the eyes that truly see us, the touch that holds our story, the listening that makes a temple of ordinary moments.

Heart-Tongues

Are you exhausted? Do you sense that the world isn’t as God created it to be? Is it hard for you to find your sense of purpose? If you’re tired from transitions or if you’re in need of refreshment, this is an invitation to you. 
Follow along Jesus’ path to the cross and what it means for you, as you are guided through Jesus’ final days of ministry on earth.


The Resurrection Changes Everything: An 8 Day Easter & Holy Week Devo

If you are struggling with grief, know you are not alone. Scripture is filled with examples of people who experienced the death of someone they held dear. Whether your loss was recent or not, God is able to comfort you. This five-day devotional plan will remind you of His care for those who grieve and mourn. 

God Help Me, I’m Grieving

Miracles are when the unexplainable meet the undeniable. Many of us are skeptical and yet, miracles surround us. They give a glimpse into God’s intended order, where there is no sickness or death or suffering. As you study the nine miracles of Jesus, the hope is you also become closer to the One who performs them.

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Anything Is Possible: How Nine Miracles of Jesus Reveal God's Love for You

Our Daily Bread: Remembering 9/11 tells stories of how God carried people through that difficult time and gave them hope for the future. This reading plan can help us all find hope, encouragement, and the assurance that God is always with us even in our darkest moments.