Why does God allow human suffering? The book of Job explores this question, showing that no answer satisfied Job's pain, only the Author of wisdom. Job is about suffering, but more importantly, about God who speaks to us during our pain. Join us as we discover God amidst our suffering.

Job - the God Who Speaks in Suffering

This 5-day reading plan will remind readers of God’s enduring love and kindness, encouraging them to count their blessings and live each day to the full. Each of the five days features a devotion on a particular topic (such as focusing on the positive and making gratitude a way of life) and ends with a prayer and a Scripture verse. The content for this reading plan is based on Nina Smit’s “God Is on Your Side”.

God Is On Your Side By Nina Smit

God has given us His peace and His joy in every moment—even when it may not feel like it. But, we have access to these divine blessings whenever we want them! We carry them within, just as we carry God’s spirit. With this six-day plan from Rush via Gather Ministries, practice stepping out in faith—no matter the circumstances—to receive these God-given gifts of gratitude, hope, and peace.

Reaching For Joy // Ever-Present Peace

Easter is a time that reminds us of the VICTORY won when Jesus defeated death on the cross, and rose from the dead, so that we may have eternal life with God. The road was marked by the pain, suffering and sacrifice of our Saviour Jesus Christ... but the road was also marked with victory. 

Real Hope: Victory

The term self-love rubs us uncomfortable and skeptical as younger generations embrace it. And the church rarely, if ever, discusses confidence apart from confidence in Christ and who He is. Does God want us to be confident in who we are? We’ll explore together over the coming week what the Bible teaches us about self-connection and how we can access spirit deep, culture defying confidence. 

Lighter Living: Confidence

We are overstressed. Culture tells us to combat our stress by chasing the next happy moment. But the Bible paints a different picture. This six-day plan will show you how you can practically combat your daily stress by making Biblical joy a habit.

Joy Over Stress: How To Make Daily Joy A Habit

If you want joy in your life, you have to find a balance in your schedule. Pastor Rick shares how you can readjust your input and your output so that your giving and receiving helps you recover your joy, not lose it.

Recovering Your Joy

This plan includes five daily devotions based on Nicole Zasowski’s book What If It’s Wonderful?: Release Your Fears, Choose Joy, and Find the Courage to Celebrate. This study will explore what it means to trust joy and find the courage to celebrate when you have endured seasons of disappointment and despair. We can stay tethered to the hope of Christ by embracing joy and celebration, even when it feels scary.

What if It’s Wonderful?

We have an awesome God who’s worthy of our praise. This reading plan shows you how you can bring glory and praise to your God each day.

Joy