Category  |  Trials

What’s in a sneeze? Part 13

You’ve heard of the seven dwarves. But have you heard of the seven sneezes? Today on "Discover the Word," we will talk about an odd chapter in the story of “The Miraculous Life of Elisha.” After the prophet Elisha prayed for a young boy who had died, the boy awoke and sneezed seven times! So what’s with all the sneezes? Join the conversation today on "Discover the Word"!

The power of heartfelt prayer

The Bible tells us in First Corinthians that we’re to comfort others with the same comfort we’ve received from God. But sometimes we need a push to do that. Let's discuss the power of heartfelt prayer and how Vivian’s desperate, middle-of-the-night cry to God delivered a miraculous result.

God’s answer to asking Him for wisdom Part 2

Have you ever regretted asking a question because the answer was hard to take? That was the case with the rich young ruler who asked Jesus, "What must I do to inherit eternal life?"

How can we have joy despite our trials? Part 1

As Christians, we face constant challenges from all sides. It's tempting to give in and give up, but God encourages us to press on! Join us as we begin a new series called "The Wisdom of James—the Wisdom of Joy."

The battlefield of faith in both poverty and wealth Part 5

They say that life is a matter of perspective, and it takes a strong mind to stay faithful. As you go through tough times, where do you set your thoughts?

Is living by faith a waste of time? Part 4

A life of faith means we may not see the results right away, or even in our lifetime. Today on "Discover the Word," our hosts and our special guest Torrey Robinson talk about faith and trials. Is it worth it? You bet it is!

How God causes us to produce good fruit Part 2

Some grapevines need to experience stress to develop good grapes, and the same principle can be applied to the trials we have in our own lives. The unwelcome stress and struggle may be God's way of pruning you to produce fruit. Don't miss this conversation on "Discover the Word."

The Place of Testing

Programs in Series 5

Growth and maturity come only with the passing of time and in the presence of…

Trusting God when life turns upside down and sideways Part 2

Join us today as we talk about getting through grief and how the Bible gives hope when we find ourselves in the valley of the shadow of death. Don't miss this important conversation!

The greater purpose our trials serve Part 3

Life is full of trials. Some are small frustrations and others are painful roadblocks. On our program today, our special guest Mark Young explains how our trials help us see God better. Join us today and learn how to look past the pain!

Scripture as a source of encouragement Part 4

When life becomes hard to handle, we all need words of encouragement to keep us going. Need to hear some words of hope? Tune in today to "Discover the Word" as we continue our series on the Missing Ingredient.

Discover where God is when bad things happen Part 3

Where is God when life falls apart? It's an honest question we all ask in times of suffering. Join us as we study the Old Testament story of Ruth and Naomi to discover the answer to this question.

Engage in an important and personal conversation Part 1

Whether you’re a new listener, or a regular “Discover the Word” Bible study partner, you won’t want to miss the conversation. It’s one of the best discussions this year!

Discover the bright future God has for each of us! Part 10

There are times in life when our burdens and trials have drained us, and we feel like we cannot take another step. Discover biblical encouragement to keep going! Join the group for the final conversation in our series, "Unquenchable."

The benefits of a faith that has gone through the fire Part 8

Just like a precious metal, God may run us through the refinery in order to purify our faith. And the process can be quite painful. See your trials in a new way.

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