Suffering

Everyone loves to receive mail, especially when it’s from someone we deeply love or respect. How much more, then, would you long to know what Jesus would say to you in a letter? The truth is that He did write letters to His church—specifically, to seven first-century churches. Are you prepared to read what the risen Christ has written?

Seven Letters From the Risen Christ

When we experience suffering it can be difficult to know how to respond. Our hearts ache; we feel lost and alone. Let’s look at the Word and see examples throughout scripture of how to suffer well.

Suffer Well: How Scripture Teaches Us to Respond in Suffering

Life is hard. For most, it’s hard in seasons. You may be experiencing a tough season as you carry a big burden, be it financial, physical, relational, or spiritual. In the midst of all of these trials that are the suffering of life, God is faithful to carry us through. This Reading Plan from author Bobby Schuller offers you practical steps to finding “Stability in a Fragile World.”

Stability In A Fragile World: Achieving Peace Through Faith In Christ

When trauma or tragedy strike, it can seem to us that it’s impossible to live again. Neurosurgeon Lee Warren—who has endured his own personal tragedies—says you can survive, find your feet, reinvigorate your faith, and even experience happiness again. His treatment plan works. And hope is the first dose he prescribes.

Hope Is the First Dose

In this very personal series of devotions, best-selling author Dr. Tony Evans opens up about the pain of losing his wife and best friend, Lois Evans. When any of us experience a major loss or difficult setbacks or emotional turmoil, it can be a temptation to fall prey to despair. But Dr. Evans shares how he found peace through hanging on to hope.

The Father Knows Best

Pain leads to the experience of God’s Presence, which opens the door to discovering your Purpose. Experiencing pain and brokenness offers an opportunity to draw closer to God and experience God’s Presence and Glory in a new and refreshing way.  In this 4-day devotional, let us journey together in unlocking the power of faith and authority that was given to us since the beginning.

Experiencing Pain, Presence, and Purpose: Unlocking the Power of Faith 4-Day Devotional by Joy Lowery

Christian persecution is one of the biggest human rights issues happening in our time. Today, over 260 million Christians are living in places where they experience high levels of persecution. We can learn great things from those who boldly witness for Christ, no matter the cost.

Learning from the Persecuted Church

7 Days Praying for Strength includes seven prayers inspired by the book of Psalms. When we are filled with joy, we will discover the fuel of these ancient songs, and when we are going through the valley of darkness, the Psalms will be a light shining upon us. Open your heart as you read through this reading plan. Here you will find God as your shelter of strength.

Praying for Strength

Are you familiar with sleepless nights? When you can count sheep all you want, but nothing happens? I've been there many times, both when I was struggling with depression and afterward. I'd like to share my experiences and thoughts with you in this upcoming series.