Carrie Hahn, author of Limping Heavenward, shares her experiences with chronic and comprehensive suffering, exploring how the church can support those experiencing these kinds of feelings. She discusses the importance of genuine presence and friendship, practical help, and not being a miserable comforter. Hahn also talks about the story that only sufferers can tell, that God is worthy of worship and trust even in the midst of suffering, and how our faith can be made more evident through endurance and perseverance. [... more]

The Holy Spirit's outpouring brings about the last days, launches the kingdom of God, and transforms us to the hope of righteousness. Through faith, we trust Christ for salvation and the Holy Spirit's power to sustain us, overcome our struggles, and live as new creations in Christ. [... more]

Navigating financial decisions after losing a spouse can be overwhelming, but with God's help and practical steps, there is hope and healing ahead. Valerie Hogan shares guidance for widows to take control of their finances, including forming a personal board of directors, staying organized, and seeking trusted advisors. [... more]

Jesus promises the disciples a companion, the Holy Spirit, who will be closer to them than he is while on earth. The Holy Spirit takes Jesus' place, dwelling within believers and guiding them in spiritual truth, peace, and faith. [... more]

Jesus promised his disciples a companion, the Holy Spirit, who would be with them after he was gone, and this companion is available to all believers today. The Holy Spirit is an advocate, a comforter, and a guide who helps us in our weaknesses and points us to Jesus. He is the one who brings Jesus to us during his physical absence, making him present with us in a way that is just as real as if he were standing beside us. [... more]

The Holy Spirit is a companion who helps believers experience the presence and power of God, leading to spiritual transformation, growth, and a deeper faith in Jesus Christ. Through the Spirit's guidance, believers can overcome sin, receive wisdom, and live a life that honors God. [... more]

The Holy Spirit is our constant companion, guiding us to become the person God wants us to be and enabling us to live a godly life. He produces the fruit of the Spirit, such as love, joy, and peace, and empowers us to do the things God has called us to do. The Holy Spirit is our Comforter, walking alongside us and giving us the energy to fulfill God's plan for our lives. [... more]

Jesus understood the importance of companionship, and He promised His followers that He would not leave them as orphans. He identified the Holy Spirit as their constant companion, who would be with them forever, guiding and empowering them to serve God and live a life of faith. [... more]

Jesus' resurrection and ascension into heaven were not just a means to an end, but a necessary step for the Holy Spirit to come and guide believers into all truth, reproving the world of sin and righteousness, and interceding for them at the right hand of God. [... more]

Jesus teaches His disciples that it is to their advantage that He has left them and the Holy Spirit has come. The Holy Spirit will come as their teacher, counselor, and homemaker, bringing stability, calm, and spiritual growth to their lives. [... more]

Jesus teaches that a Spirit-filled church should do the works of Jesus and greater works, which refer to the salvation ministry of leading people to eternal life. He emphasizes the importance of believing prayer, obeying his commandments, and receiving the Holy Spirit as the exceeding power to accomplish these greater works. [... more]

The Book of Acts is a dynamic book that covers the highlights of 33 years of the early church, not a complete history. It introduces the creation of the New Testament church, but is not a comprehensive theology of church doctrine. The book emphasizes the miraculous age of the church, supernatural signs and wonders, and the propagation of the gospel of Jesus Christ. [... more]

Jesus Christ introduces the concept of the Holy Spirit as a paraclete, or strengthener, who will come alongside believers to defend and strengthen them in the midst of persecution and hatred. This concept is often misunderstood, as the word 'comforter' implies a focus on consolation and healing after the battle, rather than the Holy Spirit's primary role of giving strength and courage for the battle ahead. [... more]

A couple shares their journey of grief and loss after the death of their son, and how they found peace and comfort in their Christian faith. They discuss the importance of having a solid theological foundation, trusting in God's sovereignty, and finding hope in the midst of suffering. [... more]

The Bible teaches that tribulation is to be expected, but God is our source of comfort. He comforts us by His promises and the instruction He gives us through His Word, helping us to trust in Him even in the darkest times. [... more]

Jesus' resurrection and ascension into heaven were not just about his return to the Father, but about the promise of the Holy Spirit's comfort and guidance, the perfection of the priesthood, and the preparation of a place for believers in heaven, where they will experience rest, rejoicing, and eternal life. [... more]

When facing crisis or hardship, it's easy to feel marked for sorrow or punished by affliction. However, according to Charles Spurgeon, these trials can be a preparation for a special work that will yield a great blessing from our Heavenly Father. Dr. James Banks shares three prayers to help navigate difficult times: a simple prayer of trust, a prayer of praise, and a prayer of thanks, reminding us that God is faithful and able to bring good out of our circumstances. [... more]

The Bible says God is the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our tribulation, so we may be able to comfort others. We need to understand that God's comfort is available to us, and it's not just for funerals or difficult times, but for daily burdens and struggles. We are comforted by God so we can comfort others, and this is a key principle of God's comfort in our lives. [... more]

Job's friends, Eliphaz, Bildad, and Zophar, try to comfort him during his suffering, but their well-intentioned advice ultimately causes more harm than good. They fail to understand God's purposes and instead offer speculative theological discussions that ignore Job's emotional pain. [... more]

The description of Jesus' cheeks as towers of comfort and perfumers reveals the depth of God's love and the role of the Holy Spirit in comforting believers. The gathering of waters and the appearance of dry land symbolize the peace and rest that come from trusting in Jesus, who calms the storms of life and leads us beside still waters. [... more]