Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to 2 Corinthians 1:4

We know that God is a caring and loving God so why does He sometimes say “no” to our prayers or circumstances? Why is there confusing silence when it seems that the plans we have prayed are so in line with His will? In this 3-day plan, pray along with someone who has experienced that confusion and that pain. Pray for clarity, but also for understanding and perspective as God takes you through the difficult journey of knowing how to respond when God says “no.”

This 3-Day Bible study is one in a series of 19 others related to Making Jesus Culture. We look at how to honor and worship God through all elements of culture, including the home, family, church, business, media/arts, government, and education. Accompanying these studies is over 300-Hours of video footage from 150 of today's top Christian thinkers on creativity, innovation, and invention at www.makejesusculture.com.  

For many, stress is an accepted part of daily life.  Is it yours? These guided audio meditations will hopefully be a counter to the stress of the world by becoming a calm place of hope in the presence of God, be a reminder of God’s offer of peace,  and provide the courage to remove your mask and ask for help... 

Often, the bravest thing you can do is continue to make it through the day, even when you have little hope for tomorrow. Have you ever been there?  The theme of these audio-guided meditations is finding hope over the horizon.  Day 1 will remind you of the anchoring hope of God.  Day 2 considers God overtaking fear.  And Day 3 is finding hope in divine promises.

Have you ever had your heart tested and examined by God? A spiritual heart exam. These guided meditations will explore the joy of having your heart inspected by Jehovah-Rapha: the God who heals. You will also have moments to reflect on the temptations of your heart and find consolation in the comforting nature of God - discovering peace in the tender embrace of His healing arms.

In this reading plan, Dr. Tony Evans explains three truths from Paul’s letter to the church in Corinth that believers should know and understand so they can praise God as the God of comfort even in their seasons of affliction.

What brings you the most hope and comfort, especially when you know there is hard work ahead? These guided audio meditations will help you find consolation that God is still at work in you, comfort in the assurance that God is not done with you yet, and learn to embrace the divine comfort of God that is so vital for your life and your well-being.

In this devotional, Dr. David Mende reminds us that God comforts us in our afflictions through the indwelling Spirit. God doesn’t comfort us so that we can be merely comfortable. Rather, he wants us to become channels of comfort to others.

As we’re more isolated from each other than ever before during this unprecedented time, three biblical stories help us think about new ways we can work together.

While anxiety grips the world in these extraordinary times, I want you to remember not to lose hope. Nothing is more important than having the faith to have confidence in God. The theme of this serene retreat is hope. I pray it helps you remember that whatever sufferings and sorrows currently assault you, they aren't worthy of comparison to the glory that waits for you over the horizon.