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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What is God up to in the dark and broken places of the world? Lindsy Wallace reflects on our need to see where God is at work and join him there—especially in the painful places of our lives.
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Norris Williams reflects on the reality of suffering he’s witnessed and experienced, and how obeying God in the midst of pain requires a faith of great depth.
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When difficulties on the mission field led to an unplanned sabbatical, staff Lisa Gemmen was left with only the ashes of her dreams and plans. In the midst of those ashes, God began to do something amazingly redemptive in her heart.
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Patty Metcalf reflects on Psalm 23 and God’s extreme tenderness to her in the midst of depression.
Topics: spiritual formationsufferingpersonal development
Suffering and loss have a profound effect on our hearts, either forming and deepening us, or destroying us. Ellen Burany describes the gifts of grief that can be ours if we will open ourselves to receive them.
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Doralicia Gonzales reflects on grief and sorrow, and the daily “mini-overcomings” we can experience as we walk through that dark valley with God.
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What part does suffering play in our life story—and in our calling? David Zimmerman shares about the powerful purpose God can bring out of our wounds, especially when we take those wounds to him.
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Sometimes what we say we believe isn't what we truly believe on the heart level. Alex Galloway shares a tool to help us uncover our true beliefs about suffering, and explains why knowing God's truth on a heart level is so essential for life.
Topics: devotionalsuffering
Myra Perrine reflects on how God meets us in our deepest pains and disappointments—even our disappointment with God.
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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.
Topics: devotionalsuffering
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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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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