Hope

We're all weary of something—isolation, injustice, fear, or pain that won't end. Like the psalmist, you may be crying, "How long, O Lord?" But your story doesn't have to end in despair...it can end in worship! Discover from James 1 how to endure trials, resist temptations, and focus on the unchanging source of your strength when everything else feels uncertain.

How Long, O Lord?: A Journey From Exhaustion to Hope

There's no shame in being sad. The life we've been given was never promised to be free of pain or sorrow. It is critical however that during the times we are hurting most, we run to God and his Word for peace and comfort.

Sadness and Grief

When we face suffering and difficulties, they can be a severe test of our faith. But our very faith in God can also give new hope. The Bible shows us a way from sorrow to trust when we bring our distress to God in a lament.

Lament, Finding a Path for Your Grief

Have you ever gone through the painful experience of loss? Have you ever suffered from either personal or material loss? Loss of this magnitude can break and leave us shattered but God meets us in the middle of this loss and can put the pieces back together. In fact, God provides abundantly and magnificently in the midst of loss if we will look for Him. God provides exactly what you need in times of loss. 

Loss vs. Gain

What if everything could change? What if in a few days you could begin an exploration into orientation that would (over time and with God’s help) change everything. Jesus bestowed on His friends a dangerous presence: they were dangerous for good! Warriors in the Kingdom of Christ with whole hearts, full lives and a Kingdom authority are truly dangerous men and women. 

The Warrior's Way

There are times when you might feel like it's just not worth it to keep moving forward in life. This video series looks at several verses in 2 Corinthians chapter 4, which remind us that God believes that you can move forward with confidence even when life is full of trouble. Don't lose heart! Watch this series to find out why. 

Don't Lose Heart

Journeys with the Messiah combines Jesus’ parable style of teaching with the old adage, “A picture is worth a thousand words,” to create a series of photographs by Michael Belk, a fashion designer photographer, depicting Jesus’ messages. They are designed to help you see His relevance from a fresh, innovative and inviting perspective.

Journeys With The Messiah

This Prayer Guide is designed for students in First Priority to go through with the HOPE Cycle. The topics are the same as the HOPE Cycle and will help you learn to pray about things you are learning in First Priority. 

First Priority Prayer Guide: Choose Sacrifice

Israel had the unique privilege of directly being ruled by God who established the operational systems through Moses. God raised Judges to lead. All they needed to do was obey and worship God. This would have guaranteed prosperity, power and attracted nations to their sovereign God.

The leaders, however grow weaker along with the Israelites, till there is virtually no governance. As always a few stars shine out, including women