Series The Struggle is Real

The phrase “the struggle is real” conjures up images of day-to-day frustrations. But what if our struggles are meant to point us to God? Mart DeHaan, Elisa Morgan, Bill Crowder, and author Nicole Unice begin a series called, “The Struggle Is Real.” It’s an honest discussion about what it means to trust in the Lord, even when life is difficult.

Every day, from the moment we wake to when we go to sleep, we’re faced with choices. Some are big . . . most are fairly small. But they all require a conscious decision. Mart DeHaan, Elisa Morgan, Bill Crowder, and author Nicole Unice challenge us to choose God . . . even in the midst of life’s struggles.

For most of us, there tends to be a big gap between the way we see ourselves . . . and the way God sees us. Mart DeHaan, Elisa Morgan, Bill Crowder, and author Nicole Unice encourage us to embrace our identity as children of God. When we do, we’re more likely to make choices that are pleasing to Him.

With an email or a text, it’s easy to misinterpret the intent of a message. And the same can happen when we try to understand the reason behind the pain in our lives. Thursday/Today on Discover the Word, Mart DeHaan, Elisa Morgan, Bill Crowder, and author Nicole Unice remind us that no matter what happens, God can rewrite our stories . . . turning trouble into triumph.

Pain and trials are never pleasant in the moment. But God promises to use even the most difficult circumstances for our good. Mart DeHaan, Elisa Morgan, Bill Crowder, and author Nicole Unice discuss the joy of a redeemed life . . . and encourage us to share our own stories of redemption with others.

Scripture reveals the truth about who God really is. But sometimes, we let our circumstances change what we believe about His character. Mart DeHaan, Elisa Morgan, Bill Crowder, and author Nicole Unice help us find freedom in God’s love and truth . . . no matter what’s going on around us.

We all long to know God’s will and direction for our lives. But sometimes, it’s hard to hear His guiding voice. Mart DeHaan, Elisa Morgan, Bill Crowder, and author Nicole Unice explain that hearing God’s voice . . . starts with reading His Word.

For better or for worse, our past influences who we are today. But it doesn’t have to define us. Mart DeHaan, Elisa Morgan, Bill Crowder, and author Nicole Unice urge us to embrace our identity as God’s loved daughters and sons. We’re learning to let God re-write our stories

Regardless of what other people say . . . our own inner voice tends to have the biggest impact. So what kind of things are you telling yourself? Mart DeHaan, Elisa Morgan, Bill Crowder, and author Nicole Unice encourage us to “renew our minds” . . . and use our inner voice to speak life and love into our spirits.

In those times of loss, we all go through in life, it can be difficult to see God’s greater purpose in the pain. Mart DeHaan, Elisa Morgan, Bill Crowder, and author Nicole Unice help us find hope in the most hopeless of situations.