Suffering

Have you ever been disappointed with God, or felt like God let things get out of control?  Have you ever been afraid to express your disappointments and embrace the faith that you have to the Lord?  What if you are carrying things that can be lifted from your shoulders? Hopelessness can take claim in us when disappointments in our lives aren't acknowledged or resolved. In this reading plan you will hear six prayers and reflection from God’s word on the topic of disappointment and how God knows of your suffering.

When Your Days Are Hard

Explore the shocking true story and inspiration behind one of the world's most loved hymns, It Is Well With My Soul. David Maegraith has published a new retelling of the story and in this plan unpacks the biblical inspirations behind the hymn. "Whatever my lot, Thou hast taught me to say, it is well with my soul." 

It Is Well With My Soul the Shocking True Story

The news regarding the economy, politics, military threats, and health risks seems to change by the minute.  The constant updates can be frightening, but it can also be a divine retreat to rediscover the calm place of hope in the presence of God.  I pray that you will be in perfect peace within these guided audio meditations from scripture, trusting in your heavenly Father.

Knowing Peace Within Worry

Every person shares the experiences of physical diseases, challenges, and illnesses—sometimes affected directly or indirectly through a loved one. The message of Christ is a message of provision. We trust this six-day devotional opens your eyes to the realities of God’s healing and comfort in your life.

Made Whole #4 - Physical Diseases

Taken from Kara's utterly transparent book The Hardest Peace, journey with Kara Tippetts as she struggles with suffering and sickness in the form of cancer. Kara doesn't offer answers for when living is hard, but rather she asks us to join her in moving away from fear and control toward peace, grace, and God's amazing love.

Encountering God’s Love in Suffering & Sickness

Finding The Light in Mental Illness takes a deeper look into the ministry of Jesus through a study of Mark 1:21-34. Find Biblical truth in three minutes a day for one week in this study on Mental Illness.

Finding the Light in Mental Illness

The theme of these guided audio meditations is healing.  Divine healing.  How it offers hope as you seek relief, strive to praise, and long to worship God amid your pain.  Day One’s meditation will help you find healing by finding value in others.   The second meditation will center you on finding healing from weakness.  And Day Three is about healing your heart.

Healing

What is God trying to show us when we go through hard times? That we are picked for His purpose! Author Mel Menzies knows only too well about pain and suffering, having lost a daughter to drug addiction, been married to an adulterous husband and suffered since birth with an undiagnosed disease. In this study she shows how we can still bear fruit during the hard times.

Picked For A Purpose 1. Scattered Seed

Some topics feel really complicated. One of those for many high schoolers is suicidal thoughts. In this one-week devotional, we’ll elevate the conversation about suicide by looking at an option we all have when facing dark and difficult thoughts: choosing hope today and life tomorrow.