Suffering

There is a grace the Lord provides us when we are enduring challenging seasons; when we are being tried, we have a special opportunity to grow in dependence on Him. This devotional invites us to embrace the gift of dependence during our trials and to find safety in the dwelling place of God’s presence.

[Deeply Rooted] Our Dwelling Place

As followers of Jesus, whether you and I realize it or not, we are on a pilgrimage heading to our eternal home to be reunited with our risen King. In this reading plan, we will explore the wisdom of 1 Peter that can help us faithfully navigate our way home, become more like Jesus on our journey, and do our part to advance His kingdom here on earth.

1 Peter: Being Formed Into the Image of Christ

Pain leads to the experience of God’s Presence, which opens the door to discovering your Purpose. Experiencing pain and brokenness offers an opportunity to draw closer to God and experience God’s Presence and Glory in a new and refreshing way.  In this 4-day devotional, let us journey together in unlocking the power of faith and authority that was given to us since the beginning.

Experiencing Pain, Presence, and Purpose: Unlocking the Power of Faith 4-Day Devotional by Joy Lowery

No one wants to experience loss, right? But, when circumstances beyond our control come in and rip opportunities right out of our hands, what are we supposed to do with the sense of loss that creates? How do we handle it when everything we thought was going to happen just vanishes? This plan will help us reflect on how God can walk with us through that pain.

Loss

Been dealing with disappointment? None of us are exempt from experiencing it. No matter who we are, we’ll all walk through times when we didn’t get what we wanted. So, what do we do with our disappointments? Is it wrong for us to feel this way? In this 4-Day Bible Plan, we’ll look at how we define, accept, process, and use our disappointments for good.

When Disappointment Strikes

Are you tired of having a boring life? Are you weary from living in a bleak and dying world? Are you ready to step into a living hope that is powerful, undefiled, and unfading? This 45-day Bible reading plan, Resilient: A Study Through 1 Peter, empowers you to live with boldness, power, and authority because life with Jesus was never meant to be safe. 


Resilient: Powerful Hope in a Dangerous World

Disability is not an inability and God does not waste our pain. Trapped in a body of pain and disabling weakness caused by muscular dystrophy, Hilda Bih Muluh shares lessons from her memoir The Girl with Special Shoes that she learned in her gut-wrenching journey to faith in God. 

The Girl With Special Shoes

We all experience great loss- the loss of a relationship, a job, a loved one, or simply the loss of life as it once was. We’re sure that life is not supposed to be this way and so we grieve and mourn for what could have been. And we’re not alone. Part 3 of this series will help us learn the language and heart of lament in Scripture.

Good Grief Part 3: Learning to Lament With Jesus

Trials are a part of our Christian journey, but that doesn’t mean they are easy to endure. As struggles intensify, we become worn down, and weariness seeps into our souls. However, Jesus has not left us to handle our trials alone. In this plan, unpack spiritual truths to help you find the rest and renewal Jesus offers so that you can overcome weariness and endure your trials with joy.
