Suffering

While anxiety and stress are a natural part of life, they can become overwhelming, especially for families facing challenges such as serious illness, financial collapse, raising children with special needs, or caring for aging parents. God gave us human emotions, but he does not want them to enslave us. He offers Christians the courage to overcome stress and model his love to a hurting world.

Courage Under Stress

Where is God when tyrants murder the people they’re supposed to protect? Where is God when people we love are ravaged by sickness and death? Join us in this four-day plan as we explore what God is doing about suffering and why it seems to be taking Him so long.

What About Suffering?

Jesus said, “In this world we will have trouble.” Chaos, sorrow, confusion and death are very much a part of our earthly experience. At some stage of our lives, it’s likely that we are going to experience deep physical, emotional, mental or spiritual pain. We will know pain of our own, the pain of our family and friends, and the pain of this world.

Learning The Lessons Of Lament

In military terms, being on the front lines indicates that you are in the position closest to the area of conflict. For many, life can feel like a constant frontline experience. The Bible contains many supporting words about facing trials. The Word of God promises me that I am already able to declare victory merely by my faith in Christ. We should never fear but instead always be at peace.

Battles And Front Lines Devotional By Rita Springer

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

How do you respond when you see a product warning label? Do you read it, heed it, or ignore it altogether? These guided audio meditations are reflections on finding spiritual protection from earthly harm and living a life mindful of earthly notices and spiritual warning signs. Discovering the safe, protective, and strong arms of God. And helping you find rest and refuge in the caring presence of God.



Finding Protection From Harm

Have you ever been tempted to think the work of God in your life appears to be more destructive than constructive? In this plan, we will look at how God’s sanctifying work in our lives is a controlled and loving demolition of the old in order to make way for the new.

Divine Demolition: A 3-Day Plan

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

What do we do with our pain and joy in life? Most try to avoid the tears and focus on finding happiness, but does that really work? Denial might help to alleviate pain for the short run, but eventually lament must be faced and expressed. The surprising truth is that both laughter and lament together pave the path to radical freedom in Christ.