Hope

Scripture features valleys where God tests the faith of his people and deepens their confidence in Him. Whether in the history of Judges or the poetry of Psalms, God consistently meets his children in their lowest places. Bible teacher and author Kat Armstrong will guide you through five Bible stories set in valleys, learning about the character of the God who draws near to us in our lowness.

Valleys: Find Courageous Conviction in Life’s Lows

The word "Advent" means "arrival" or "coming." On the church calendar, Advent is the beginning of the Christian year. It is a season of Great Expectation and a time not only to look back but to look forward.

Great Expectations: Rediscovering the Hope of Advent

When we’re overwhelmed with pain, it’s hard to know how to pray. In this plan we find words for what we are feeling in the Psalms. The writer of Psalm 42 cries out to God, complaining about his pain and confusion. Did God forget him? He remembers better days, far away. He questions his heart. Can you relate? Take these psalms as a model for your prayers.

Praying the Psalms in Times of Pain

In the past several years, we have seen our country become less of “one nation under God” and instead have become a nation where many Christian ethics are dismissed and even ridiculed.

Pastor Greg has put together 15 devotions called “Can We Have Revival in Our Time?” to further encourage you to personal revival and awakening!


Can We Have Revival In Our Time?

Are there future promises for which you still hope or dread? The theme for these guided biblical meditations is how your future hopes are already present in Christ. I pray you will find a safe refuge trusting the unknown future, to a God who does know now. There are future blessings already hidden in every moment of your present life, so open your heart to see them.

Eternal Blessings, Now

Discover the profound connection between the Last Supper and Galilean wedding customs as it deepens our understanding of Jesus' Final Meal and its significance for Communion today. The Last Supper is rich with meaning when viewed through the lens of Galilean wedding traditions. Jesus was not just sharing a meal; He was setting up a new, lasting relationship with His followers, preparing a place for them, and pointing towards a future celebration. Understanding these connections helps us appreciate Communion as a representation of this deep, joyful, and eternal covenant with Christ.

Understanding the Last Supper: The Connection Between Galilean Weddings and the Role of Communion

Feelings of shame can have an enormous impact on your life. Sometimes these feelings are justified, but often they are not, for example when you feel ashamed of your faith in Jesus. This reading plan presents some important Biblical truths about this topic and shows you why a child of God does not need to be ashamed in front of the Lord God or in front of other people.

Do Not Be Ashamed

We are called to give reason for our hope. But what is our hope: Eternity, justice in the hereafter, restoration soon made complete, seeing our Redeemer in His splendor? And why do we have this hope? Because the tomb was found empty. In this Bible plan you will meditate and explore the historical case for the Resurrection, igniting within your hearts a renewed wonder for the reason of our hope.

Resurrection: Hope in the Midst of Suffering

Have you been knocked down by loss, sickness, or difficult circumstances? Whatever you do, do not give up! Pastor Bayless Conley shares how God wants to get involved in your circumstances, to infuse your heart with life and hope, and to lift you up today. Discover the steps you can take to be set free.