When we go through seasons of suffering, we want to know why. Why is God allowing this? Why has this happened to me? However, God doesn't always answer our questions. We can learn 3 lessons from Job, who suffered greatly, about what affliction teaches us and how we can respond when God doesn't answer our questions. Part 2 of "Experiencing Joy in the Midst of Suffering" series.

When trials come and sorrows overwhelm, it doesn't seem like anything will help other than getting out of our situation or removal of the trial. However, there is a way to feel encouraged and uplifted in our trial even in the midst of great suffering that doesn't immediately get resolved. Lessons from 1 Peter 1:6, 7 that detail why we can be encouraged and even rejoice in trials. Part 1 of "Experiencing Joy in the Midst of Suffering" series.

Shortcuts in our daily life can help us get places faster and complete tasks with greater ease. But shortcuts in our spiritual life can be detrimental and make our journey to the fulfillment of God's promises longer. This episode explores Naomi's actions throughout Ruth and how her transformation from bitterness to better came from taking the long route and resisting the temptation to take shortcuts. Episode 6 in "Hope When You're at the end of Your Rope: Lessons from Ruth on Trust, Surrender, and Healing" series.

Most if not all of us would say we want to walk into the promises God has for us, but we may not expect the obstacles and sacrifices that come with this course. We can learn 3 lessons from Ruth 4 about what it means to walk into the plans God has for us. Part 5 of "Hope When You're at the end of Your Rope: Lessons From Ruth on Trust, Surrender, and Healing" series.

Ever been in a place where you want to know what you need to do next, but you're not sure what that might be? This Christmas-themed episode looks at Matthew 2 and takes lessons from the wise men on knowing God's will in a particular circumstance and making the next right choice. (We will return to Ruth series "Hope When You're at the end of Your Rope: Lessons From Ruth on Trust, Surrender, and Healing" following this episode.)

When we're walking down a particular path at God's leading and the way is confusing and doesn't make sense, we might be tempted to forge our own path or question God's trustworthiness. However, instead, we can take action steps in the midst of our confusion. The episode discusses Ruth 3 and two actions to take in the midst of hardship. Part 4 in "Hope When You're at the end of Your Rope: Lessons from Ruth on Trust, Surrender, and Healing" series.

Walking with Jesus in the Christian life is costly and full of trials. Sometimes in the midst of hardship we forget the blessings that come with following Him. Reminding ourselves of the rewards that come from walking with Him help us in hard times when our hope is small and our outlook bleak. Part 3 of "Hope When You're at the end of Your Rope: Lessons from Ruth on Trust, Surrender, and Healing" series on the book of Ruth.

When depression strikes, we may despair of ever enjoying life again. but there are several things we can do to help relieve our depression. Strategies discussed include knowing it's a season, keeping up with activities (even when you don't feel like it), and helping others in need to lessen your own pain. Part 2 of Strategies for Dealing With Depression series.

When we have negative thoughts and feelings of despair, we might have difficulty concentrating and doing what we normally do throughout the day. We might get irritable with friends and families and feel guilt and shame for the way we are acting. God can step in our situation and tell us what we need to hear to find relief. Discussion of 2 of 5 strategies for dealing with depression. Part 1 or 2 part series on depression. (We will return to Ruth series after next week.)

Ever found yourself in a stressful situation that threatened to break you and wondered what God was up to? In our walks with God, we will encounter circumstances that test how committed we are to God. In Ruth 1, Ruth reaches a crossroads and shows us how to push past the breaking point to arrive at God's blessings. Part 2 of "Hope When You're at the end of Your Rope: Lessons from Ruth on trust, surrender, and healing.