Hope


Continue the journey through the book of Acts that tells the wonderful, painful, and inspiring stories of how Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection pressed the button for a complete reset of society, our faith in God, and how we can live that out. This plan focuses on Chapters 12 -17. 

Real Hope: Acts, a Study of Acts 12-17

It takes a lot of sacrifice and compromise for two people to become one in marriage. Add a disability into the mix and the struggles can seem overwhelming. Physical and emotional impairments often clamor for undivided attention, which can lead to self-centeredness and other barriers. But when a couple determines to keep Jesus Christ at the center of the relationship, a disability can actually become a benefit in a marriage.

Marriage And Disability

On Easter, we celebrate the hope of new life that Jesus brings into each of our lives, and even more, into the whole world. The earth-shattering thing that happened on this day changes everything. In this four-day series from Words of Hope, consider the life-changing hope of Easter as we read John's account of Jesus' death and resurrection. 

Easter Hope

Life has a way of throwing us curve balls. Whether it is illness, relationship breakdowns, changes in job circumstances, financial challenges or just change in general. This plan is created to prompt us to seek God first in the moments of change and challenge. To turn to the arms of God knowing He is our place of rest, peace and shelter. 

Real Hope: Finding Shelter

Immediately in the first chapter of the Bible, we read how God created light. And further on in the Bible, light is often used as a metaphor for God’s domain as opposed to the domain of sin and death. Jesus even calls Himself “the Light of the world”. Light and darkness thus have an important place in the Bible. This reading plan presents a selection of verses about this topic.

Light and Darkness

In times of trouble, God’s words have a special application to the challenging moments of our lives. His words alone give us the hope we need and overﬂow with his promises of real love, forgiveness, salvation, peace, hope, and joy. The passages in this plan describe these present and eternal blessings. They’re a reminder of the real love, tremendous assurance, and ultimate value all believers have through faith in Jesus.

Real Hope for Troubled Times

One of the most damaging messages coming out of the purity culture movement is that our sexual histories determine our worth. Those who have sinned sexually, or have been sinned against, were compared to used cars, crumpled roses, and chewed-up sticks of gum. How do we tackle these lies and face sexual shame with hope and gospel truth? This five-day study is meant to help start the process. 

Healing From Sexual Shame

Depression. Loneliness. Comparison. Greed. Addiction. People-pleasing. These are tools of the enemy to steal your calling and rob your joy. In this reading plan, drawn from his book, Lance Lang invites you to neutralize those tools by taking a pause each day, studying scripture, reading encouragement, taking action, and refocusing your attention on Jesus.
 
Press forward into what God has for you. Press pause.

Pause: A Month of Joy in Five Minutes a Day

Are you exhausted, dehydrated, or weary? Imagine leading your home, workplace, or ministry from a place of strength by tapping into Heaven’s cool, refreshing well. This five-day study by ministry leader Sandra Sisam will guide you from the waterless desert to the rejuvenating River of Life.