Romans 8:1

Optimism doesn’t depend on what we see—it stems from what God says. This four-day Bible Plan from Life.Church unwraps eight reasons from Romans 8 to remain unwaveringly optimistic. Start reading part one of the six-part Stay Positive series.

Vance K. Jackson leads readers in this powerful and liberating devotional. Choose to Love. Choose to Love in times of chaos. Choose to Love in times of turmoil. Choose to Love when it’s inconvenient. Love when it’s not expedient. Choose to reflect the Love of Christ at all times. Let Christ lead and soften your heart as you read this rich and life-transforming message.

Prayer can sometimes seem lonely. Often, in prayer, I try to quiet my heart and soul, and my mind races everywhere. Sometimes I just fall asleep. There are times when it feels like my prayers bounce off the ceiling. What we often don’t realize, however, is that the Lord offers us good news right in these places. Let’s spend some time considering the good news about prayer.

We're always told, "It's just another part of life," but trite sayings don't make the sting of losing a loved one any less painful. Learn to run to God when facing one of life's most difficult challenges.