My Beloved: Identity in the Ashes

My Beloved: Identity in the Ashes

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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L(am)ent Devotional: Darkness and Green Pastures

L(am)ent Devotional: Darkness and Green Pastures

Patty Metcalf reflects on Psalm 23 and God’s extreme tenderness to her in the midst of depression.

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Enlarging Our Hearts Through Grief

Enlarging Our Hearts Through Grief

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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L(am)ent Devotional: Valley of Sorrow

L(am)ent Devotional: Valley of Sorrow

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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Called and Qualified: The Gift in Our Pain

Called and Qualified: The Gift in Our Pain

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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From Head to Heart: What Do You Really Believe About Suffering? [Video/Download]

From Head to Heart: What Do You Really Believe About Suffering? [Video/Download]

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.

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

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

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]

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

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

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

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

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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