Suffering

The world tells us there are plenty of paths to happiness. And sometimes an inward part of us reasons that by getting exactly what we want, we’ll truly be happy. But what if God didn’t design you for happiness? What if He designed you for joy? In this 7-day devotional, see what it looks like to move beyond happiness and discover joy in unexpected places.

Beyond Happy: Discovering Joy In Unexpected Places

Suffering is something that many of us don’t like to think about. It can be confronting, challenging and sometimes depressing to think about. However, we have a God who is working in every situation. Even in the darkness. Even in our sorrow and suffering. Through this plan, we pray you will find hope, strength and God in your midst. He has never left you and will never forsake you.

Real Hope: Suffering

Inspired by Hannah Grieser's experiences when her son was diagnosed with cancer and by many other situations when fear threatened to overwhelm her. Based on her memoir  The Clouds Ye So Much Dread , this 7 day reading plan is about trusting in God and not in our understanding. A meaningful, gospel-centered study for mothers and anyone else struggling with anxiety, fear, and trusting God

Fear And The Goodness Of God

In Philippians, Paul says he considers it a "privilege" to be able to suffer for Christ. This might seem puzzling for those of us who are struggling to stay afloat, unable to see how any of it could be for our good. If you've ever wondered why God allows us to suffer, join us in this 5-day study to discover the secret that Paul discovered through the trials he faced.

Suffer Now, Glory Later

Get a fresh perspective on the practical wisdom of James. Brothers and sisters from Africa share about children at risk, "tongue meat", favoring the rich, healing, and more. Featuring insight from the Africa Study Bible and questions for reflection or discussion, let the global church encourage you to put your faith to work.

James Through African Eyes

There’s no way to sugarcoat it—something’s not right. Each morning we wake to a steady stream of pain. We scramble to comfort ourselves. But we know a better day is coming—a day when wrong things will be undone. And God’s promises start here and now. This 7-day devotional from Andrew and Wendy Palau will refresh you with living hope and inspire you to share Jesus with a world in pain.

A Better Day

Disasters can turn your life upside down, but it helps to recognize our common spiritual, emotional, and physical reactions. This plan points you to time-tested wisdom in the Bible. It suggests skills and resources to get you through hard seasons and move into the future with hope. 

Beyond Disaster: Find Fresh Strength and Hope in the Bible

World headlines and personal struggles can leave you feeling weary and anxious, but nothing is new to God. People in Biblical times often felt the same way. This 7 day Bible reading plan from bestselling author Jack Countryman focuses on seven ways in which God provides the same hope to His children today that He provided countless times to heroes in the Bible. 

The Power of Hope: 7 Days to Hoping in the Lord

You’ve got crazy circumstances? Maybe a few difficult people hanging around? More bills than cash flowing in each month? Are you facing an unprecedented crisis? How does one move beyond waiting it out on the couch in their yoga pants until the difficulty passes? Take your cues from the prophet, Habakkuk, who demonstrates, not only how to survive the present mix of trouble, suffering, and responsibility, but how to flourish.