Resources by Topic: Suffering & Trials

Infertility and international adoption were things Donna would never have written into the script for her life, but God had other plans. Read or Listen →

The Bible tells us that God will be a refuge in times of trouble. Nancy explains how God acts as a refuge, even while allowing the storm to blow around you. Read or Listen →

“Be still and know that I am God” gets said in hushed tones in many churches. But Nancy says that phrase was probably delivered in strong, commanding tones. Read or Listen →

Do you ever feel uncomfortable reading stories about the judgment of God? But the desolations God brings upon the earth can actually be a source of comfort. Read or Listen →

Does it seem like enemies of the gospel have so much strength that they’re invincible? Nancy will give you some new perspective that will give you hope. Read or Listen →

God will use trials as a means to bless you and make you more like His Son. Read or Listen →

Here’s one of the most amazing themes throughout Scripture: God dwells among His people. Why is this so amazing? Nancy will explain. Read or Listen →

This year our world has been shaken by everything from natural disasters to viruses. Nancy opens Psalm 46 to show you what to do. Read or Listen →

Trouble will always be with us. You’ll never escape it in a fallen world, but there is a refuge you can run to during times of trouble. Read or Listen →

No matter how long your suffering may continue, God’s Word assures us that it will not last forever. Read or Listen →

We may enter a difficult time so that God’s good purposes can be fulfilled. Read or Listen →

Adopting a child with special needs has taught Rachel and Randall Payleitner a lot about themselves . . . and a lot about God. Read or Listen →

Randall and Rachel wanted to have children. But in God’s mysterious ways, He chose a different path than they anticipated. Read or Listen →

Do you stay faithful to God even when you’re being criticized? Read or Listen →

There are aspects of God that we can’t see anywhere else but in the desert. Read or Listen →

No matter what you're going through, your first response should be to turn to the Lord. Read or Listen →

Scripture tells us how much God cares for widows. Nancy will talk with a widow who knows the pain of loss, and who has also experienced God’s care. Read or Listen →

When we’re watching a movie or reading a book, most of us like some plot twists. But those unexpected events aren’t so easy to handle in real life. Read or Listen →

Cancer. Could you trust God to write your story, even if you heard that diagnosis? In the middle of cancer treatments, Dawn says it’s pulled her closer to God. Read or Listen →

As much as you’d like the tough circumstances in your life to wrap up immediately, your life story will take a process. Read or Listen →

There’s nothing quite like caring for a parent who’s descending into the darkness of dementia. Holly helps you prepare for dark seasons you may go through. Read or Listen →

Have you ever known someone who showed an amazing sense of joy in the middle of a crisis? Nancy says you could be that person. Read or Listen →

As Kim Wagner has cared for her husband, she’s learned some things about the power of gratitude. Read or Listen →

It’s hard to go through physical pain, but it might be even harder to watch someone you love go through it. Read or Listen →

The doctor abruptly burst in the door, announced a problem with the baby and advised an abortion. Hear the truths Erin Davis clung to. Read or Listen →

Does your story feel hopeless? Keep your eyes fixed on Jesus—the Author and the Finisher of your faith. Read or Listen →

When you apply for a job, you highlight the successes and downplay the failures. But God uses all our experiences for His glory. Read or Listen →

Trusting God to write your story means saying “yes” to the heat and pressure, or whatever God chooses to use, to shape you into His masterpiece. Read or Listen →

What’s your story? Are there chapters you’re embarrassed about? Has it taken some plot twists you regret? Read or Listen →

Life has a way of throwing us surprises. Read or Listen →