Suffering

Failure is more common in life than success. Success is often the result of many failures. God uses trials and pain to purify us, and also to restore us and take us to a higher place. Success makes us proud of ourselves, but failure makes us humble and ready to trust the Lord. Failure is what God uses to lift us up to a place of complete trust in Him.

[Keep Walking: The Power of Perseverance] Persevere in the Pain

Year after year during Passion Week, we remember the gift of salvation offered to us through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. But what happens after He is risen? Does the Passion of Christ end? This 6 Day reading and video plan reveals how Jesus continued to pursue his disciples after He rose from the dead, and still persists to pursue us, the body of Christ, today.

The Pursuing Passion of Our Risen Lord

Have you ever thought about that inner part of man, described as the “soul” or the “spirit”? In “The Release of the Spirit,” Watchman Nee lends insight to the three distinctive parts of man.  Over the next five days we will explore the scriptures and contemplate the relationship between the mortal and eternal parts of our being… our “Outermost Man,” “Outer Man” and “Inner Man”.

Release of the Spirit

Miracles are when the unexplainable meet the undeniable. Many of us are skeptical and yet, miracles surround us. They give a glimpse into God’s intended order, where there is no sickness or death or suffering. As you study the nine miracles of Jesus, the hope is you also become closer to the One who performs them.

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Anything Is Possible: How Nine Miracles of Jesus Reveal God's Love for You

Why does God allow suffering? How can we be joyful in all circumstances? When can Christians expect their trials to end? In this seven-day plan, Alistair Begg answers questions like these by diving into classic passages on suffering from Genesis, Job, the Psalms, James, and more.

Suffering Knows No Strangers

Our life experiences have defined us for far too long. Instead, we can choose to acknowledge them, learn from them, and allow them to serve as stepping stones as we become the women God has predestined us to be. Author and educator, A. Margot Blair, invites us on a journey to find freedom in Christ, break free from strongholds, and grow in spiritual maturity.

Seasons of Life: The Devotional

This plan dives into the Scriptures through the lens of the value of the hymnal tradition - how sacred songs outlast us, inform our theology, and meet us in the face of joy and suffering. Join Anchor Hymns - a multigenerational collective of artists who create songs for this particular space in Christian worship - on a 5-day journey through the Bible, impactful lyrics, and the beauty of God.

Sing, Sing, Sing - A Devotional From Anchor Hymn

As Christ followers, we all prefer mountaintop experiences in our faith. But, it’s usually in the spiritual valleys where we learn and grow, and where our faith expands. After reading this 5-day Plan, you’ll have the insight to handle these spiritual bleak times with grace and hope and be encouraged that God is working in them even if you don’t feel it. 

Walking Through Spiritual Valleys 

You are not alone in your suffering, doubts, and questions. Take Back Your Joy invites you to see your life through a fresh lens as you glimpse the beautiful big picture of God’s work … because sometimes one of the greatest gifts is to have more than we can handle so we can find a deeper joy in Christ, who can handle it all.