Suffering

This devotional reading plan invites you to walk through the depths of grief and hope alongside the biblical story and the hauntingly honest art of Rembrandt. Through the lens of his personal losses—including two daughters (both named Cornelia) and a son (unnamed) who died in infancy, and the complicated joy of a third daughter Cornelia, who survived into adulthood—we explore how faith, scripture, and creativity can speak into our sorrow. Let Rembrandt’s journey and the truth of God’s Word guide you through lament, healing, and the quiet strength of enduring love.

Three Cornelias: Navigating Loss With the Bible & Rembrandt

Pain is inevitable on this side of Heaven. As much as we desire Heaven, we have a purpose here on Earth right now. This plan is about pushing through the pain we experience on Earth so that we can fulfill our purpose for God! 

Pushing Through Pain

Why does it sometimes seem like our prayers go unheard or unanswered? Can we find hope and a new perspective during difficult seasons? This Lent and Easter themed plan is based on the book God on Mute, which was written by the Founder of 24-7 Prayer Pete Greig, who has stepped into the dark side of prayer and emerged with a hard-won message of hope, comfort and profound biblical insight for all who suffer in silence.

God on Mute

One of the hardest parts of caring for someone you love or praying for their healing is when you feel like God has stopped answering your prayers. Why does the One who said he would be near in the valley of the shadow of death feel like he’s staying far away?

Hope for Caregivers: Three Ways Christ Carries Your Grief

This reading plan is particularly close to my heart.  It is a journey to encounter the peace found in the indwelling of the Holy Spirit.  A peace discovered in the face of personal disappointment.  These guided audio meditations begin centering on being mindful of God’s joy indwelling within you.  Then reflecting on being aligned with the desires of God.  Finally, a reflection on loving without ceasing when facing hardship.

Finding God Within

In Paul’s letter to the Corinthians, he describes a thorn in his flesh. In this plan, Dr. Tony Evans teaches about this thorn, and how it affected Paul, as well as what we can learn from it to apply to our lives today.

The Thorn In Your Flesh

Professor Travis Freeman shares his amazing story of being stricken with irreversible, total blindness, yet finding the courage to overcome all obstacles and return to play football. His words of encouragement will help you to find vision and purpose through Christ, even when all seems dark. Travis’ story is now a book, Lights Out, and a feature film, 23 Blast. Please visit 23Blast.com. 

Vision Comes From Within

Life is hard! There's no way around that. In this seven-day reading plan for teens, we’ll look at how God uses our suffering and trials to mold and shape us and bring about greater glory and joy then we can ever imagine!
 


Life Is Hard: A Study for Teens

The area you are struggling with today will be the same area God will use you tomorrow. In just three days, for 10 minutes each day alone with God and His Word, you will learn about why God allows pain and suffering in our lives. Join this plan and discover the hidden plans behind the pain.
