Suffering

At times areas of our lives are like a wilderness: grief, loss of hope, rejection all play their part. But during these times, God loves to come alongside with His deep compassion and love. The Bible is full of stories of how God brought wonderful transformation in people’s lives. Father God can do the same today, to bring joy to your wilderness and transform your desert into a living stream.

A Desert Transformed

This video series is based on the story of Job from the Bible. Like Job, when life is hard and troubles hit us, we can know that God is with us to give us strength and to deliver us. 

Job demands a confrontation with God to know why He allows suffering, but finds himself only to receive condemnation from his three friends who conclude that suffering is the result of sins. Elihu rebukes them all by stressing the value in suffering instead. Finally, God speaks and assures His sovereignty amidst man’s suffering. Though the question “why” remains unanswered, Job’s repentance and restoration signify that victory over suffering will come. 

Through the Bible: Job

If God is so good, how can He allow continued suffering? Will suffering only end once Jesus returns? Why does God not already do something to help now? Those are valid questions, and in this study we reveal a surprising aspect of God’s plan that we rarely focus on. Join us as we uncover God’s plan to reduce suffering today. Surprises from the Bible!

Suffering: How God Wants to Reduce It Today

A 5-day Bible reading plan with practical ways to find joy in Christ regardless of circumstances. 

Finding Joy in the Struggle

This chronic illness battle can feel exhausting and, at times, defeating. In our daily struggle, we struggle, we might feel isolated and alone. While our emotions are valid, the truth is, God stands with us. He sees our hurts, our challenges, our fears, and our hopes. May this plan remind you of His steadfast love and faithful presence. Written by Victoria Mejias and edited by Karen Greer and Jennifer Slattery

Finding Christ in the Struggle: Encouragement for Those With Chronic Illness

This nine-day plan explores Psalm 91, offering personal and pastoral reflections on God's character and promises. Through Scripture meditation and reflection, participants will be encouraged to trust God as their shelter, shadow, sanctuary, and stronghold, even when His ways are not fully understood.

Enfolded: A Reflection on God’s Psalm 91 Promises

Watch this video plan to see how God brings good out of the bad things in life.

The Good God Brings Good From the Bad

Living in the 21st century as a Christian is hard. So was it for the Jewish believers some 2000 years ago. That’s why James, the half-brother of Jesus, wrote a letter to encourage the believers then to press on in their trials. There's much to learn and take heart from his letter, because the very same lessons still apply today.