Suffering

"At times God puts us through the discipline of darkness to teach us to heed Him. Song birds are taught to sing in the dark, and we are put into the shadow of God’s hand until we learn to hear Him...” Oswald Chambers

The Dark Night of the Soul

You and I do not have to look far to notice that the driving force of today's society is the pursuit of happiness. However, as followers of Jesus, Scripture clearly states that pursuing happiness should not be our ultimate aim. In this reading plan, we will examine how to shift our focus from what culture defines as happiness to a Biblical definition of joy.

Cultivating a Heart of Joy

This Bible plan presented by Design2Be Employment Relations offers guidance and encouragement for those facing pain, frustration, or injustice in their workplace. Through biblical insights, readers will discover how to find hope, purpose, and strength in the midst of difficult work situations. With reflections from Author Jennifer Brown's own experiences of navigating difficult work places, this plan helps readers navigate the complexities of work-related suffering while trusting in God's plan for their lives.

When Work Hurts: Finding Hope and Purpose When Suffering on the Job

This is a devotional based on Waging Prophetic Warfare by Jennifer LeClaire. All Christians have the authority to defeat the enemy—but many just don’t know how. Jennifer LeClaire goes beyond the basic teachings of spiritual warfare and incorporates prophetic intercession as the unknown key to successful prayers.

Waging Prophetic Warfare

Have you ever thought, “This wasn’t supposed to happen to me”? Maybe a scary diagnosis, the loss of a relationship, or a shocking global pandemic left you feeling overwhelmed and alone. You may have noticed adversity feels a lot like grief, and grief can feel like more than we can handle. My hope is this reading plan will encourage you today and in the days ahead.

More Than You Can Handle

Hear 10 true stories of hope—five videos featuring modern-day redemption stories and five audio devotionals from the life of Jesus. You'll see so clearly that your story is not over. No matter what you’ve been through, God can use you to shine light into someone else's darkness. 

My Darkest Moment

I hope this devotional can be something to remind you that because of Jesus, you are free. So we can rejoice. We can stand free and rejoice. “Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice.” (Philippians 4:4) Thanks for joining me. -Rhett Walker

Believer - a Five-Day Devotional by Rhett Walker

In a broken world, it’s hard to cling to hope at the best of times. It’s even harder in seasons of pain. But the beautiful thing about the hope of Jesus is that it’s not contingent on what happens in this world. This hope is already ours. This four-day plan will help you explore practical ways to cling to and share hope with your neighbors, even in times of uncertainty.

Hope Amidst Hardship

In this 8-part devotional, Pastor Dylan Dodson teaches through the book of 1 Peter. This plan will encourage you to remain faithful in the hardships of life because of the future glory that awaits.