Hope

We often worry when faced with an uncertain future. In these difficult times, prayer connects us to God and energizes us to navigate anxiety with God. Yet, we often do not know what or how to pray. The Lord’s Prayer anchors us to Jesus’ own petition for provision and protection. In this Bible Plan, these familiar words will encourage you to prayerfully journey from troublesome worry to confident hope.

A Journey From Worry to Confident Hope: Praying Through the Lord’s Prayer

Do you ever lose hope? Perhaps feeling unappreciated or undervalued by the world? The core of these guided meditations is hope. I pray these reflections will help you rediscover your faith and hope to follow the righteous path. Find your identity by being a servant of Christ and not a servant to the world. Remember, you are blessed and favored in the eyes of God. The only eyes that matter.

Holding on to Hope

The Bible has a princess movie script, but it's not your classic Cinderella story. Esther tells of an orphan, trafficked into sex work, who goes from rags to riches. This Insta-perfect princess puts herself in jeopardy after discovering a conspiracy against her people. In a story that, at first glance, seems to have airbrushed God out of its pages, we find more than just His fingerprints guiding her path!


Airbrushing God: A Devotion on the Book of Esther

Are you in a season of waiting at the moment? Do you feel like asking God, “How much longer, Lord? Are we there yet?” In this Plan, we will explore some landmarks to look for along the way. I hope these checkpoints will give you hope as you find meaning in your waiting.


Are We There Yet?

Discover the joy of seeing your work as a sacred calling! In this 3-day plan, explore how your daily tasks — big or small — can become a vibrant spiritual practice. With practical insights and an encouraging perspective, you’ll learn to approach work with fresh purpose, connect it to God’s design, and find fulfillment in every effort. Perfect for anyone seeking hope and meaning in their 9-to-5 (or beyond)!

Work With Purpose: 3 Days to Transform Your Daily Grind

Hold fast to that which is "of first importance!" The Apostle Paul declares that the resurrection is the paramount message of the Bible. Apply this life and heart-transforming truth to your heart. This seven-day plan by Thistlebend is an adaptation of a sermon by a fellow church member, Adam Wilson. We hope it blesses you as it blessed us!

The Resurrection: "Of First Importance"

These next seven days will build more hope in your life now and a strong foundation for continued hope in the years to come. Are you ready to dive in, make some key changes, and significantly grow this week? Here's the outline as we visit these topics on our weeklong journey: Identity, Mindset, Habits, Relationships, Passion, Purpose, and Beliefs.


A Practical Roadmap for Finding and Spreading Hope

Often, we can be overwhelmed by the symptoms of sin in our lives but afraid to look at the root of our sin. This plan will teach us how to examine the roots of our actions and the fruits they produce. ‘Heart of a Woman’ (a full-length Bible study) and ‘Lord, Look Inside My Heart’ (abridged paperback) are available online.

Lord, Look Inside My Heart

9-day devotional from R.C. Sproul on confronting the enemy in God's strength. Each devotional calls you to live in the presence of God, under the authority of God, to the glory of God.