Genesis 21:6-8

Have you ever felt seen but not really known? Or maybe you’ve been completely overlooked — or worse, you were used and then cast aside. Invisibility is one of the loneliest feelings in the world. Hagar could relate to this feeling, but God met her in that painful place. Join us for the next three days as we find hope in the God who sees every tear and every struggle.

Sometimes the “hustle and bustle” of our days, along with the challenges, can make it hard to maintain a positive outlook. We can feel discouraged, disappointed, or even downright cranky. A change of perspective can keep us going when our resistance is down. Focusing on worship, listening to praise music, engaging in laughter with a friend or our children, and praying for strength and determination to persevere can lift our spirits. Let’s look at a few illustrations.

Mothers are amazing. God created women with a specific purpose and plan in mind, and throughout scripture, we find story after story of God using women to accomplish great things. Learn more about a few of these biblical women.

We experience love in all kinds of ways! We may encounter romantic love with a boyfriend or girlfriend, but what about the love we share with our friends? It’s also different from the love we have for our siblings or parents. How can one word express such a broad range of emotions? It can’t. In this Bible Reading Plan, we’ll look at 4 words from the Greek language that represent different types of love and how the Bible encourages us to express it.