Acts 11:27-29

For much of the world's population, disasters are part of life. Some make the international news headlines, but many don't. Perhaps, you're facing a disaster that has hit your community. In the aftermath, hope can be hard to find. YouVersion partner Tearfund is an aid agency that responds to disasters. In this set of bible studies, Tearfund shares some of its learning on what to do when disaster strikes.

In 50 carefully selected passages from the Bible, you will discover the essential question Paul asked the Lord while he was traveling to Damascus: "What shall I do, Lord?" Have you ever asked yourself, "What difference am I making with my life?" On some level, we all struggle to find our own answer to that fundamental question. The search for significance is the underlying motivation for virtually all human activity.

This Lent season, journey through the Holy Land with Dr. Jim Denison in this six-day devotional, excerpted from his book To Follow in His Footsteps. In this vivid and thorough guide through a few significant landmarks to the Christian faith, you will virtually walk where Jesus walked and come away with a new appreciation for all God has done and continues to do in our world.

We will look at eight economic disasters recorded in the Bible which resulted in severe famine. Famine was an ending – the result of disobedience and sin – and a beginning, a potential turning point toward a better, more faithful future. Financial problems form an opportunity for change and a chance for a new beginning. What can we learn from these economic disasters for our own situation today?