When facing disappointments, remember Uncle Bud Robinson's wisdom: turn your "disappointment" into "His appointment," trusting that God has a purpose for every challenge you encounter. How can you view your current struggles as opportunities for God’s plan to unfold in your life?

Sometimes it seems like God is out of earshot, or not paying attention to us. But Psalm 145 gives us the assurance that God is near when we call.

God never promises to take away our troubles, but he does promise to help us endure them. This is what it means to be “more than conquerors”.

God is the great giver of purpose! Even in the most awful times, He was still accomplishing His purposes.

2023 was a painful year for some of us. But, looking back, let’s acknowledge that God will use that pain for good, and be grateful for it.

God humbled Zechariah by taking away his speech. Perhaps God takes something away from you this Christmas – don’t let it drive you to despair, but let it drive you deeper into God’s arms.

Haralan Popov learned a lot about God and suffering during his years in prison.

Haralan Popov found solace and communion with God in the midst of suffering, even in solitary confinement and during torture. Popov's story serves as a powerful reminder that those who trust in God can find hope and peace even in their darkest moments.

Hezekiah's prayer in 2 Kings 19:19 emphasizes the importance of keeping God's glory central in our prayers and lives. My friend Beppie, a blind Christian, shows that sometimes our difficulties can serve to glorify God.

In Hezekiah's prayer, he emphasizes the importance of not just complaining to God about our problems but also asking for His help and deliverance.

Hezekiah's prayer underscores the value of balancing faith with acknowledging the gravity of our challenges. Rather than pretending everything is fine, we should approach God honestly, seeking His help when we face difficulties.

Just as Hezekiah spread his concerns before the Lord, we should bring our challenges to God, allowing Him to work in our lives. This act of prayer can bring peace and alleviate needless pain.

What is the point of our suffering? Max Lucado’s book It’s Not About Me shows us that our suffering can glorify God.

You can’t choose whether or not difficulties will come. But you can choose to embrace them and let them make you stronger.

It might be that if we aren’t under spiritual attack, we aren’t doing enough for God! Expect tough times to come when you do things God’s way, because the enemy certainly doesn’t like to see us step out in faith.

The church has sometimes been guilty of presenting the Christian life as pain-free. But Jesus didn’t teach that at all – in fact, he taught that trouble will certainly come. It’s how we deal with it that changes as Christians.

Beppie's attitude made all the difference. Whatever difficulties you face, if you have the right attitude, you'll be able to thrive.

Despite being blind, Beppie was a person of great joy! How did she do it? Because her joy was in God, not her circumstances.

2023 will certainly have its challenges. But let's decide now to trust in the faithful, consistent God.

This year has battered us in many ways. But like Paul, we are pressed, but not crushed!