Suffering

Listening, learning, and leading in the face of injustice . . . A middle school devotional designed to complement the teaching series, “Do Something.” In this devotional you’ll find a look at how we as followers of Jesus can listen, learn, and lead in response to injustice in our world. 

Do Something

Have you ever felt as if one storm after another was crashing against your life? Like you weren’t sure which end was up or how you were going to get through it? Maybe it is cancer, or a divorce, or betrayal or bankruptcy or________. But there are certain decisions we make in the midst of challenges that can help us get through it with our faith, relationships, and sanity intact. 

Find Your Brave

Loneliness is a scary condition. Most people don’t want to be lonely. Have you ever been alone in the forest? Alone at night in the forest? Do you feel alone? In this reading plan, writer Paul Marc Goulet shares about this topic and how you can deal with it.

Dealing With Loneliness

We live in a world full of despair. Heartache, hatred, and heaviness can dominate our view, threatening to consume us. But there is hope. And His name is Jesus. Be encouraged and refreshed by this three-day devotional from Wendy Palau. Let God speak this truth to your soul: you can run to God as your anchor, comfort, and hope in the middle of all life's storms.

Hope in the Storm

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

Whether it’s the loss of a loved one, an end of a relationship, sickness, or a seemingly unfulfilled promise, pain and suffering affect us all. Is God close to the brokenhearted? If so, how should we respond in these times? This plan will walk through the journeys of different people in the Bible who walked through disappointment and see how their pain drew them closer to God.

Why Do I Feel This Way?

Life hurts. We’re no strangers to this fact. It’s why we're writing this. And not simply because life hurts, but because there’s hope even when it does. There’s more to our suffering than meets the eye. Walking through 2 Corinthians 4 and 5, this plan is from Kristen Wetherell and Sarah Walton’s new book, “Hope When It Hurts.” 


Hope When It Hurts

Partner betrayal occurs within intimate relationships when your significant other acts out sexually, either once or repetitively, in a mental, emotional, or physical way. This prompts a lasting response that can overwhelm you immediately or over a period of time. Betrayed partners commonly feel isolated and in bewilderment, wondering if anyone understands them. 
You are not alone! Experience and connect to God's heart through this divine invitation as you seek Him as your Refuge, Good Shepard, and Light to your path. 

Partner Betrayal

Have you been knocked down by loss, sickness, or difficult circumstances? Whatever you do, do not give up! Pastor Bayless Conley shares how God wants to get involved in your circumstances, to infuse your heart with life and hope, and to lift you up today. Discover the steps you can take to be set free.