Suffering

In this fourth message of our series on Psalm 23, we consider the way that the Shepherd cares for us when we are in the Valley of the Shadow of Death. Whether we face physical or spiritual death or hardship, in Christ we need not fear. With His rod and staff, the Shepherd provides for our comfort. 

[Unboxing Psalm 23: Treasures for Every Believer] You Are With Me

This is a devotional based on Overcoming Spiritual Attack by Ryan LeStrange. There are occasional bumps in the road of life, but how do we know the difference between a challenging day, a difficult season, or an actual spiritual attack? Ryan LeStrange helps you identify the symptoms of spiritual attack in your life with key practical insights from Scripture to overcome.

Overcoming Spiritual Attack

We know we’re going to die one day, but that seems far away. Then you wake up one morning with a sore throat and an earache. A few tests later, the news comes back that you have cancer. What?! That can’t be! But. it. is. If you are battling sickness or an emotional pain, I pray you will find hope through what God taught me on this journey.

When the Unthinkable Happens: A Journey Through Suffering

This week we begin our journey through Micah 6:8 as we learn how to act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with our God. This plan is part 1 of 4 from the Feed God and Justice series.

Act Justly

Pain can be a valuable tool. It's a message alerting us to pay attention. It could be physical pain, but most often it’s a painful relationship, habit, memory, or past. If you ignore pain, it can prevent you from living the new life God intends for you. But, by acknowledging pain and deciding to do something about it, you can start living and achieving in ways you never could before.

Where New Life Begins

God will test you in the area most important to you. The test is to reveal whether you value Him or the things He can do for you the most. How do you handle it when you don’t get the answer to your prayers that you wanted? This devotional will develop having an “even if” relationship with God.

Even If: When God Says No

The feeling might be familiar: the flush of embarrassment flooding your body, maybe a pit in your stomach, or your shoulders feeling tense. Every part of you wants to run away or hide. 

The feeling is called shame, and it’s not from God. 

So what do we do with shame? What does God actually think of us? And how can we embrace who we truly are? 

Join Change Conference in this 5-day devotional where we'll learn to scrap the shame and embrace how God sees us and who He's calling us to be.

Scrap the Shame: Embracing What God Actually Thinks of You

Is Christianity particularly fit for the faint of heart? For those who can't do without a God to help them? Or do you need courage to be a Christian? In this reading plan, we will explore the ways we need courage to follow Jesus. We will also look at ways in which belief in God provides us with courage - both to do mundane tasks and seemingly impossible things. 

Courage in the Life of a Believer

Everyone dreads failure yet, it enables us to learn valuable lessons. This Bible study plan is put together from reflections of mission experiences in the sports movement. Discover how failure can be a pathway to growth, resilience, and maturity for your life.