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