Loss

Are you going through a difficult time? Perhaps, you've found yourself crying and wondering if there's any light at the end of the tunnel. I've been there too. I wrote this plan to share how God has comforted me over the years. 

This plan will walk you through how God comforts his people and brings us encouragement, joy and hope. By the end of this plan, you'll see how God has comforted, is comforting and will comfort you. 

Looking for Comfort and Encouragement? Here's How God Comforts Us

When grief shakes everything you knew, where do you go? In this 5-day devotional inspired by Summers Smeaton’s story in Through Rivers and Fire, discover how to live with honest sorrow and still walk with God. This plan gently guides you through loss toward peace, presence, and the seeds of purpose God plants in the ashes. 
**NOTICE:** This content includes sensitive themes that some readers may find difficult: suicide. Please take care as you read.

Grieving With Purpose: A Journey Through Loss 

There’s no limit to who can experience tragedy. Sooner or later, everyone will be faced with the sadness and difficulties associated with sudden traumatic events that change life forever. Join Dr. Charles Stanley as he invites you to experience God’s compassion during times of crisis and helps you discover how to respond when tragedy strikes.

When Tragedy Strikes

Grief doesn’t mean forgetting. This reading plan by author Heather Hair offers comfort for those afraid that healing might erase the love they carry. 

Through tender devotionals and Scripture-based prayers, you’ll discover that it’s okay to remember, to feel, and to keep your bond alive. God doesn’t rush your sorrow, and He never asks you to let go of a love that truly mattered.

Grieving Doesn't Mean You Have to Let Go

As you follow this five-day Bible reading plan, you will be guided through an inevitable aspect of the widow's journey: loneliness. With the help of stories from the Bible and testimonies from other widows, you will be provided with tools that will assist you in overcoming loneliness. You are never truly alone because you have a God who loves you and walks with you every step of the way.

Loneliness in Widowhood

Losing a loved one to addiction brings a range of emotions, from shame to regret to agonizing sorrow. This plan will help you process your grief and move forward on the journey of healing and restoration. (Plan written and developed by Kris Darrah and Amy LaRue of Hope After Loss, a ministry of Hope is Alive.)

Hope After Loss - Leaning on God After Losing a Loved One to Addiction

Whether you’re experiencing the loss of a friendship, a broken dream, or a breakup—experiencing heartbreak can be confusing and challenging. In this 7-Day Bible Plan, you’ll learn how to tend to your broken heart God’s way. 

Near to the Brokenhearted: How to Heal From Heartbreak God’s Way

Forgiving someone who hurt us is one of the hardest things we'll ever do. But, before we forgive someone else, there's one important step we need to take. When we skip this step, the hardest task becomes impossible. In this plan, forgiveness teacher Scott Savage shares what to do before you forgive. 

Before You Forgive

In Part 2 of this Heaven series, Mark Oakes, UCB's Managing Director, continues to explore what the Bible says about eternity. Building on the promise of Heaven, he unpacks what it means to live with hope today, how we can be sure of our eternal destination, and why Jesus’ invitation still stands for each of us.