Finding Purpose in Suffering: A Biblical Perspective “Nothing really good happens in our lives without some level of suffering.” — James Long, Jr. Suffering is a universal experience. Whether it’s emotional, physical, or spiritual, everyone encounters moments of hardship. While it may be tempting to view suffering as an unwelcome interruption to our lives, the…
In the Face of Adversity: God’s Strength Made Perfect in Our Weakness Life often presents us with challenges that can feel overwhelming. Whether it’s facing physical illness, relational difficulties, or emotional struggles, we may find ourselves at a loss, unsure of how to move forward. In such times, it’s easy to feel weak, discouraged, and…
1 Peter 1:1-2 & 5:12-14 “Suffering Yet Eternally Secure.” In this message, “Suffering Yet Eternally Secure,” we dive into the foundational truths of 1 Peter 1:1-2 and 5:12-14 and discover how they offer great assurances even in times of suffering. These controlling realities remind us that we have been chosen eternally, known entirely, loved infinitely,…
Are you struggling with sorrows today? Overwhelmed with trials and troubles? Does it feel like you are drowning in the pains and sufferings of this life? Is there hope? Scripture tells us that we may be sorrowful, but promises that our sorrow will turn to joy. Sounds too good to be true? Please take some…
About the Book FACING DEATH WITH HOPE-Is a life-threatening illness, a major life change, or just plain old age forcing you to face your own mortality? ProbÂably, like most of us, you’d rather not think or talk about your own death. But ignoring your death won’t stop it from happening—the mortality rate is still 100%! …
About the Book Help Your Teen Find Joy and Peace If your son or daughter is suffering from anxiety, you probably have more questions than answers: What is causing the anxiety? Is this normal teenage angst or something more serious? What can I do to help? Jessica Thompson, the mother of three teens, has seen kids struggle…
About the Book This book seeks to restore the lost art of lament in order to help readers discover the power of honest wrestling with the questions that come with grief and suffering. About the Author Joni Eareckson Tada is founder and CEO of the Joni and Friends International Disability Center, which ministers to thousands of…
A World Full of Violence and Evil We live in a broken world among broken people. We live in a world that is constantly dominated by evil. A review of the news reveals new acts of oppression, pain, violence, and incredible wickedness day after day. How are we to handle all the evil that is…
About the Book In the last few years, 9/11, a tsunami, Hurricane Katrina, and many other tragedies have shown us that the vision of God in today’s churches in relation to evil and suffering is often frivolous. Against the overwhelming weight and seriousness of the Bible, many Christians are choosing to become more shallow, more…
When was the last time someone said thank you to you? When was the last time you said thank you to someone else? So many people today struggle with a lack of thankfulness and ingratitude. This leads to struggles with complaining, criticizing, and comparing. Gratitude and thankfulness provide a powerful remedy for these problems. This gratitude journal helps us to identify what we should be grateful for and what we do as a result of seeing life as a gift.
Do you struggle with applying the truth that you learn during your study of God’s word? This God’s grace prayer journal will allow you to focus on gratitude and live in contentment in life. The journal pages encourage you to observe what you are learning from the Bible text, evaluate how you have failed to live according to the truths stated, seek forgiveness, and develop godly plans for change.
Do you struggle with the lack of hope? Do you find yourself struggling with doubt and insecurity during times of great challenge? During those times, you need to find your rest and assurance in pondering, personalizing, praying, and practicing what God’s Word says. In the short devotional, spend time meditating and studying each of these passages. Write down whatever comes to mind in the spaces below. And let God speak to you.
One of the keys to growing in Christlikeness in our lives is to unearth and discover, and biblically evaluate our thinking patterns, speaking, and acting. This worksheet will help you be honest and specific about areas in your life that are not meeting biblical standards in thinking, speaking, and acting.
The God who began a good work in you will continue it through your lifetime and will finish it when we meet him face-to-face. God works for us, and God works in us. He enables us to become more like Christ every single day. This work is progressive and continual in this life. This worksheet helps us review and evaluate gains made during counseling and discipleship, show gratitude to God for what he has done, and develop plans for future growth and change.
There probably is not a day that goes by that we do not have some level of conflict with others. This worksheet helps us focus on the problem and not the person. It helps us evaluate how we have handled a dispute and how we should deal with it moving forward.
Do you ever struggle with doing a Bible study or journaling the key ideas from your reading? This Bible Study Note Sheet will encourage you to ponder and meditate on Scripture. Also, God’s Word is meant for you, so this worksheet will help you personalize what you are learning. It will also guide you in learning to pray God’s Word, and finally, it will encourage you to put into practice the principles and promises you find in reading the Word of God.
Anger is a significant issue for so many people. People often stuff or spew their anger, but very few learn to study their anger. This journal assignment will help you to do just that. It will help you understand, evaluate, and respond to your anger in better ways.
Do you ever find yourself getting overwhelmed with problems? Do you find yourself struggling with thinking clearly during a challenging situation? This four-step approach to rethinking a problem will help.
Problems can seem overwhelming. When we are in the midst of a significant crisis, many of us struggle with defining the problem and implementing helpful solutions. This worksheet helps us to identify three unbiblical and unproductive ways of handling problems. It also encourages us to destroy problems, not people, as we deal with issues in a biblical and God-honoring way.
