Suffering

The story of Naomi and Ruth is well-known and greatly loved. But the brevity and familiarity of this beautiful story of redemption can cause us to pass over the themes of loss, trauma, and restoration too quickly. On this plan, you will discover how the experience of great loss changes us and affects our views of God and the unexpected ways that God can express his care and provision.

Learning Hope From Naomi’s Loss: Readings From Ruth

When life says no to you, what could make you say yes? We need help to find our yes when our no becomes overwhelming. The resolve of the blind man in John 9 invites us to believe God’s ultimate truth: He knows and cares about our plight. Trust Jesus to show up and give us His best. Christ can turn our life’s course, and teach our hearts to say yes!

Say Yes When Life Says No

The Bible speaks repeatedly to God’s heart for those who are refugees—individuals who have been forced by persecution to flee their country of origin and take up residence in a new land. This reading plan is adapted from Seeking Refuge: On the Shores of the Global Refugee Crisis.

Seeking Refuge: God's Heart For Refugees

There's no doubt about it; if you're alive, you will experience suffering. Perhaps you're in a time of suffering right now and feel as though God has disappeared.  Maybe you're questioning why God allows suffering at all. Take heart; God walks with you through your darkest valley and gives you His fatherly comfort. He knows what you're experiencing and promises great gain and future glory when you suffer.

WHEN YOU SUFFER

Have you ever been rattled and wondered where God is amidst the storms of your life? Jesus calms our storms - spend the week learning how to trust Jesus in the challenging days.

Finding Faith in the Storm

None of us is exempt from loss. We lose what we expected, what we believed, our sense of security or identity. We lose those we love. What do we do with the disruption, disorientation, and devastation of loss? How do we survive the questions about God that happen in dark nights of the soul? In this five-day Bible study, you’ll discover raw, fought-for spiritual wisdom and hope in Christ.

What We Find in the Dark: Loss, Hope, and God's Presence in Grief

Life is like a battle – it's tough and it often feels like we’re losing. But God wants us to walk in victory, because the battle’s already been won. Life is sometimes a fight; but if you’re a child of God, you’re fighting from a place of strength  – you’re not weak, you're strong; not because of you but because of Jesus. Let’s fight like God wants us to fight!


The Fight: Claiming God’s Victory in Life

Tearfund seeks to transform the lives of those living in poverty. We cannot do this without challenging racial injustice. These reflections speak to people who've been oppressed because of their race or ethnicity. If you've ever felt like you're on a never-ending search for your place in the world, we hope that these words will be a reminder that you are created in the image of God and are loved. 

This Is Our Story: Rising Through Injustice

In today’s world, one question has been asked repeatedly: Why did God allow this in my life? Pain and suffering are a part of life whether we like it or not. Let’s study what the Bible says about God, His goodness, and what we can do when pain comes into our lives. It’s time to let the goodness of God change your life forever.
