Feelings

While the Church may be the Bride of Christ, nevertheless, it is still made up of sinful, imperfect people. That means that hurt and pain are inevitable, even from the best of these. But sometimes, the Enemy uses God’s people to spiritually abuse one another. It grieves the heart of the Lord, and yet, He still believes in His bride. Join us on a 3-day journey through Matthew as we discuss where Jesus is when the church really hurts. 
Written by: Kenzie McCarter

Jesus When the Church Hurts

Have you ever felt overwhelmed trying to balance casual Bible reading with deep study? This 3-day devotional reveals how to embrace both approaches without feeling guilty or confused. Discover the beautiful difference between reading for relationship and studying for understanding, while learning to let the Holy Spirit guide your journey through God's Word with confidence and joy.

What's the Difference?: Reading vs Studying the Bible

Say No to Say Yes: The faith to choose God over the world. In a world that pulls us in and from every direction—with pressure to please people, meet cultural expectations. For the ones who feel torn: between conviction and culture, between faith and fear, between God’s call and family expectations. It’s about saying no to distractions, to people-pleasing, to inherited pressures… so that you can boldly say yes to the One who called you.
Because faith is not passive. 
Faith is work.
Faith is boundaries.
Faith is believing, even when you feel like quitting.

Say Yes to Conviction!

Whether you’re battling anxiety, addiction, doubt, or just feeling distant from God, this 3-day plan is for you. Through raw and honest stories, you’ll see how Jesus meets people in their darkest places and becomes the bridge to healing, hope, and a life that truly matters. You don’t have to stay where you are. Take the first step.

The Bridge Back to God

In Part 2 of this Heaven series, Mark Oakes, UCB's Managing Director, continues to explore what the Bible says about eternity. Building on the promise of Heaven, he unpacks what it means to live with hope today, how we can be sure of our eternal destination, and why Jesus’ invitation still stands for each of us.

Heaven (Part 2)

Waiting for a miracle to happen and for God’s promises to be fulfilled can seem to take forever. Our anxiety naturally peaks when we are faced with the unknown, for example, an unconfirmed timeframe, uncertainty about how it will all work out, etc. So, what do you do when you find yourself in a period of uncertainty and confusion? Do you give in or continue to press on? The Waiting Room looks at 7 practical things you need to remember and arm yourself with whilst waiting to hear from God.

The Waiting Room

I dedicate this devotional to my late friend and mentor, Loverna, who lived her life according to Biblical wisdom about the age-old problem, known as aging. In 2021, the global anti-aging market was valued at 62 billion U.S. dollars. The average American spends $15,000 in their lifetime. Together lets change this aging mindset. 

Aging Gracefully  According to God's Plan

Whether you are experiencing worrying, decision-making, anxiety, or just simply desire to know God's will for your life, each daily devotional is divinely designed to help you overcome life's barriers. Begin today by proclaiming God is giving you peace, healing, tranquility, and serenity at this very moment. Give God all the things you have worried about for so long and begin to expect your powerful breakthrough.

21 Days Of Powerful Breakthroughs

Everyone has an opinion about Jesus. But who did he claim to be? Did he agree with all the things people said about him? Did he say he was the only way to God? Let’s go directly to the source and look at seven ways Jesus actually told us who he was when he walked among us. It might change what we think about him and that might change everything. 

He Gets Us: Who Did Jesus Say He Was? | Plan 5

Facing tragedy, or life’s storms of any kind, can be extremely difficult, but in the midst of heartache and pain, you can find the hope and courage to go on. In this 31-day devotional, you’ll see that through the help of caring family members and friends, and the encouragement found in the Bible, you can receive the resources to persevere in your faith.

We would like to thank Leslie Barner and FamilyLife for providing this plan. For more information visit familylife.com.


God Has Not Forgotten You: When Life Is Turned Upside Down

TRUSTING GOD WITHOUT A TRACE: A Place of Full Surrender is a 5-day Bible plan designed to help you release the need to understand every detail of your life and embrace a deeper, more courageous trust in God. Each day invites you to surrender your doubts, lean on God's promises, and experience the peace from trusting Him fully—even when circumstances are unclear. Through scripture, reflection, and prayer, you will discover how to rest in God's unfailing guidance, find strength in His presence through life's storms, and live with unwavering confidence in His perfect plan.


TRUSTING GOD WITHOUT a TRACE: A Place of Full Surrender

This 7-day anxiety detox is designed to help restore a healthy, biblical mindset by walking through your thought patterns, exchanging fear with faith and providing practical tips for maintaining a sound mind. This devotional series integrates practical self-help therapies and actionable steps to make it useful for you. So you will have real tools for real life. 

The 7 Day Anxiety Detox: Practical Tips For Biblically Overcoming Anxiety

Do you struggle with believing God has a plan for your life? Have circumstances made you believe a lie that you cannot make a difference? God wants you to know that you were created for a purpose and you are MARKED, even if it doesn’t feel like it.  In this Plan, we will uncover how God has uniquely marked you and wants to use your life to express His worth!


Marked

Ever notice that spiritual growth often triggers unexpected resistance? This six-day plan explores an ancient word—"acedia"—and why following Jesus faithfully can suddenly feel difficult, empty, or pointless. Discover biblical strategies to overcome spiritual resistance, remember your true identity, and keep moving forward when faith feels hard. You're not crazy. You're not alone. And there's hope ahead!

Spiritual Resistance: Why Progress Gets Harder When You're on the Right Path

What do your actions say about how you value yourself? God doesn’t just want you to know your worth in words—He wants you to live it. In this plan, we’ll explore how your actions reflect your understanding of your value. God desires to elevate your mindset so that you can fully receive the “always this or better” life He has prepared for you. This plan will challenge you to align your value with God’s perspective, embrace His best for your life, and walk confidently into the promise He has set before you. Let’s step into your MORE.

Always This or Better: How to Uplevel Your Value and Step Into Your MORE

Wrestling with doubt? That doesn’t make you a bad Christian—it can actually be an important part of deepening your faith. In this 7-day Bible Plan, Pastor Craig Groeschel shows us how asking our deep questions and seeking answers can lead us into a deeper, more authentic relationship with Jesus.

The Benefit of Doubt: How Confronting Your Deepest Questions Can Lead to a Richer Faith

This Bible Plan is for anyone who’s hurting and doesn’t understand why. If you’ve lost something, someone, or your faith feels stretched to the breaking point, then this Bible Plan from Life.Church Pastor Craig Groeschel’s book,  Hope in the Dark, might be exactly what you need. If you want to believe, but you’re not sure how, this is for you.

Hope In The Dark

Psalm 23 tells us that God is like the very best of shepherds. Life is not all green pastures and still waters, and the Shepherd is ready!

The Very Best of Shepherds

Are you fighting anxiety and wishing you could see your next steps more clearly? Worry and a lack of clarity happen when we remove focus from God and start focusing more on other things – or other priorities in our lives. Clarity is the natural result when you choose to refocus on God. Learn how to create captivating clarity in this 10 Day Plan from manifestHERdaily.

Creating Captivating Clarity

When life gets hard it is easy to wonder where God is and if he hears our prayers. Let me reassure you, he does! Keep standing in the light! May this Bible reading plan give you the hope you need for another day. 

Still Standing While Wrestling With the Dark

Hosanna Wong knows firsthand what feeling unseen, unworthy, and unloved is like. In this 5-day plan, she unpacks nine names God calls you and offers practical, down-to-earth encouragement to help you expose lies, see yourself through God’s lens, and live with a newfound posture and purpose. 

Greatly Loved

Are you aware of how powerful your prayers are? Do you know what happens when your prayers touch the heavens? Do you know that God moves every time you pray? So whether you are praying for the first time or need to fire up your prayer life, I want you to recognize the power you hold within your tongue. 

The Power of Prayer: Recognizing the Power of the Tongue

I AM Worthy is a morning meditation and Bible-based affirmation series created to help you rise in your God-given identity and walk boldly in your worth. Each day, you’ll be reminded of your divine value, embraced by real love, and invited into deeper alignment with Heaven’s truth about you. Through Scripture, prophetic encouragement, and Spirit-led reflection, you’ll learn to rest, receive, and rejoice in the masterpiece God made you to be. Let Erin Marie of manifestHERdaily speak life over you—you can listen to each daily meditation as she guides you into your MORE.

I AM Worthy: A Morning Meditation Series and Bible-Based Affirmation With Erin Marie of Manifestherdaily

Do you have what it takes to go the distance? To walk in your purpose for the long-haul? The middle of any endeavor—career, relationships, ministry, health—is often when our resilience and perseverance waivers because those middle moments are often messy and hard. In this 5 day plan, Christine Caine reminds us that we can go the distance - not because we have the strength but because God does. 

You're Not Finished Yet

Anxiety isn’t something you can beat in a day, but it is something you can beat one day, one thought, one action at a time. In this 5-day study, Joyce offers practical tips for tackling worried thoughts and mindsets. Take your first step and start living a peaceful life—no matter the circumstance! 