Loss

Discover the art of grieving in this six-day Study through the book of Joel. Learn practical handles to navigate grief, find a renewed perspective to view your pain, and learn to see Jesus in the midst of it all. In studying this book, you will find that God promises that you are going to be alright and (spoiler alert) the best is still to come. 

It's Going to Be Alright (The Art of Grieving): 6 Days Through the Book of Joel

For the woman experiencing the anguish of grief after pregnancy or infant loss, the journey of faith can be challenging. Where is God in your pain? Where was He when your baby died? How can you keep moving forward amidst such grief? This plan pairs hope-filled Scripture with daily devotionals written specifically for the grieving mother – so that God’s Word may fill you with hope amidst your hurting.

Finding Hope After Pregnancy or Infant Loss

Death is part of life. Or so we tend to think. But the Lord God has conquered death. He offers us eternal life. Connected to Him, we experience a fullness of life in body and soul.

A Biblical Perspective on Death and Life

We live in times where our human resistance is suffering, but the mighty hand of God hasn't stopped in our favor. We invite you to read this devotional plan, so that through the Bible and our personal experiences, you'll learn how to confront different situations in your life.

Resist

In this reading plan, we’ll explore this rich and complex book as we focus on some key verses in this book. We’ll uncover why suffering exists, how to respond to suffering, gain a deeper understanding of the character and nature of God, how we should see God in the midst of pain and suffering, and discover healthy, biblical ways to deal with pain, loss, suffering, and grief.

Why?: A Study Through Job

Everyone wants to know what true love is. But few people look at what the Bible says about love. Love is one of the central themes of Scripture and the most essential virtue of the Christian life. This plan from Thistlebend Ministries explores the biblical meaning of love and how to love God better and love others.

What Is True Love?

Anyone who has gone through a transition of any kind knows it isn’t easy. “The day I boarded the plane alone, I felt homeless and helpless.” Life is filled with challenges and changes, and although we may want to hide rather than face them, transition can be filled with blessings!  Please join me as I share my personal journey and how God accompanied me each step of the way.  

Transition = Facing Change Head-On!

When you wake up and realize that happily ever after is not happening, you may be tempted to pull the covers over your head and go back to sleep. Sometimes life can be very painful, but there's good news. You are not alone! There is hope! Welby O'Brien helps us see that true spiritual self-care—in the way our loving Creator designed—is a privilege. And it is totally possible. 

Spiritual Self-Care in Times of Trauma, Stress, and Loss 

Many of our feelings are complicated, difficult to discuss, and frustrating to navigate. Join us in a five-part series to explore some of the more complex emotions. In this section, we’ll look at Loss & Grief.