Life can be painful and God can seem so far away at times. It’s easy for us to become discouraged. Though no one enjoys suffering, it is a necessary, normal part of the Christian life and it’s often in these desert seasons that we grow more into the image of Christ. We need to seek God for the grace and strength to overcome every trial and to ultimately fulfill our purpose in His kingdom. May these resources help you understand how to endure suffering, and may they point you to the God of all hope and comfort.
You could be the tool—the broken, hurting, suffering tool—that God uses to bring more people to Himself. Will you proclaim His truth through pain? Continue Reading …
It is only when we enter the sanctuary that we understand what God wants to show us. It is only in His presence that we can understand His work in us. Continue Reading …
When it comes to hope, the world has little to offer. Only God is the God of all. Continue Reading …
Is it possible that our suffering is a mark of God’s faithfulness? Continue Reading …
Our job is not to curse the darkness. Our job is to turn on the light. Continue Reading …
Plagued by chronic illness? An imperfect Christmas might be just what the doctor ordered. Continue Reading …
Just because He doesn’t do what we expect doesn’t mean God isn’t working. Continue Reading …
Health crises become a canvas to put God on display. Continue Reading …
Though it can hurt, waiting is a gift. Continue Reading …
In the tension of waiting for Christ’s return, we can live with His peace as we steady our lives on the One who is in control. Continue Reading …
When grief hits, how can we stay stable in our faith? Try this simple act of faith to keep your heart balanced with truth. Continue Reading …
Resist the fixer mentality and trust God to fix what only He can. Continue Reading …
In your deepest trenches of pain, in the face of betrayal, in the dark night of despair, Jesus is with you. Continue Reading …
What if our deepest losses aren’t the end of the story, but the beginning? Continue Reading …
What do we do when disappointment comes knocking? We can build a tower to the sky or choose a better way. Continue Reading …
Even when you can’t see the evidence, God’s invisible hand is always working to fulfill His plan. Continue Reading …
Confusing, chaotic, devastating, heartbreaking, infuriating, exhausting . . . you can pick your adjective. Whatever it is, God sees it all. Continue Reading …
Let the curve do its thing. Let’s just get this done! Yet, I know that’s not what’s best. For my neighbor or for my heart. Continue Reading …
Many days it feels like we’ve set up camp in a land mine field. Continue Reading …
God’s love isn’t defined by whether we’re experiencing desirable or difficult circumstances but by the gospel. Continue Reading …
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