Suffering

We all experience great loss- the loss of a relationship, a job, a loved one, or simply the loss of life as it once was. We’re sure that life is not supposed to be this way and so we grieve and mourn for what could have been. And we’re not alone. Part 3 of this series will help us learn the language and heart of lament in Scripture.

Good Grief Part 3: Learning to Lament With Jesus

This five-day plan shares how we can practice gratitude even when we face trials and struggle to find things to be grateful for. No matter the circumstances–health issues, grief, disappointment–we can still practice gratitude. This plan will serve as a helpful guide to being grateful in hardship.

How to Be Grateful When Life Is Hard

Life doesn’t always go the way we hope, and sometimes God doesn’t answer our prayers the way we’d like. This devotional plan by Katie Faris offers insight into our suffering and helps to enable readers to see God’s grace in the midst of struggle.

Finding God’s Grace in Our Suffering by Katie Faris

Jesus healed people with physical, emotional, and spiritual wounds, showing compassion and love for all people. His healing power continues to bring hope and comfort to those in need. Read this 4-day plan for a reminder of his healing gift. 

Healing Power of Jesus

Pastor Chuck Swindoll explores James 1:2–12 to help you understand, navigate, and even move beyond the troubles in your life. Troubles aren’t random or meaningless. They are, in fact, trials—faith tests and faith invitations—for increasing our trust in the Lord. Behind them all stands a sovereign, ever-present, compassionate Heavenly Father who is purposeful in all He does and everything He allows.

How to Cling to Hope When Troubles Come Your Way

The Joseph Calling: 6 Stages to Discover, Navigate, and Fulfill Your Purpose will help you better embrace God’s activity in your life, comfort you to know your adversities are meant for good, and will encourage you to fulfill God’s purpose and destiny in your life. Based upon the life of Joseph, Os Hillman brings a very old story into modern application for your life today.

The Joseph Calling

Whatever sorrow you're walking through, this plan leads you to the sweetness found in trusting God with suffering--and the deeper faith that comes from seeing His purpose in the pain.

But God: The Power of Hope When Catastrophe Crashes In

Christians today desperately need to hear 1 Peter’s message of hope amid suffering. While you may not face the severity of persecution others endure, you have experienced, are experiencing, or will experience suffering. 

Together, for the glory of God and through His grace, you can face suffering with hope and joy.

1 Peter: For His Glory, by His Grace

When you look back at your life, do you see a long litany of mistakes? Are there moments that cause you deep pain or regret?

It’s time to see those moments from God’s perspective. Because your greatest errors can reveal the true depth of His grace. 

Join Bible teacher Berni Dymet to walk through Abraham’s story in Genesis – and discover how God can turn your mistakes into miracles!
