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Being a disciple of Jesus is a life-long journey of deepening intimacy with God. Strengthen your personal journey through these reflections and practices.

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L(am)ent Devotional: The God Who Comes Near

L(am)ent Devotional: The God Who Comes Near

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Myra Perrine reflects on how God meets us in our deepest pains and disappointments—even our disappointment with God.

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Why We Need to Talk About Suffering: Biblical Perspectives [Video/Download]

Why We Need to Talk About Suffering: Biblical Perspectives [Video/Download]

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Why do we need to talk about suffering? What is a biblical view? Alex Galloway has helped many people walk the road of suffering and now shares key learnings.

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L(am)ent Devotional: Fathomless Depths

L(am)ent Devotional: Fathomless Depths

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There is a bottom to our suffering but there is no limit to the depth of God’s love for us.

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The Journey of Intentional Grieving: Naming Your Losses

The Journey of Intentional Grieving: Naming Your Losses

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Grief is a result of loss—and loss takes many forms. Amy Galloway explains why naming your losses matters so much—including losses you might have overlooked.

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Learning to Lament: A Biblical Response to Pain

Learning to Lament: A Biblical Response to Pain

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Lament is a biblical way to express pain, modeled many times in scripture. If you need a way to interact with God in grief or suffering, you may need lament.

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Re-Ordered, Recovered, Restructured, Resurrected, and Redeemed: An Invitation Toward Healing and Transformation

Re-Ordered, Recovered, Restructured, Resurrected, and Redeemed: An Invitation Toward Healing and Transformation

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What do we do with the trauma and brokenness that results from evil done against us? There are paths to healing, no matter how dark our situation.

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Acquainted with Grief: Keeping a Soft Heart

Acquainted with Grief: Keeping a Soft Heart

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Debbie Booze shares about personal loss and the wisdom of acknowledging our pain. Jesus is our example of how to respond to suffering with a tender heart.

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God of Compassion: Knowing God in the Midst of Our Suffering

God of Compassion: Knowing God in the Midst of Our Suffering

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In order to know God in suffering, we have to learn to connect with his heart for us in the middle of our painful stories.

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A Biblical Theology of Suffering: Overcoming Our Mistaken Mistrust of God [Video]

A Biblical Theology of Suffering: Overcoming Our Mistaken Mistrust of God [Video]

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Why is there suffering in the world? Why are we so quick to blame God? Bill O'Byrne shares biblical answers to these questions and ways to keep trusting in God.

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In This World You Will Have Trouble

In This World You Will Have Trouble

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Suffering is not an easy topic, but it's all around us—and how we face it will deeply impact our life with God. How can we walk the path of suffering with God?

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A Prayer of Examen for the New Year [Free Prayer Guide]

A Prayer of Examen for the New Year [Free Prayer Guide]

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Take some time to reflect on the past year with God, asking him to show you where you've loved well and where he's inviting you to grow, using our free guide.

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Following the Light

Following the Light

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Of course the lights are here, I thought. Here on the margins, here with those facing homelessness, here where windows and families are broken by the weight of oppression and systemic injustice.

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