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When life gets hard—really hard—it can be tempting to throw in the towel. But today you’re going to hear an incredibly powerful testimony of why you shouldn’t.
Pastor Shawn Johnson talks about how he received a devastating brain disease diagnosis that left him wrestling with despair, doubt, and the desire to give up on everything, including his faith and his future. But through vulnerability, community, and choosing to worship even in the middle of his pain, Shawn discovered that joy can coexist with suffering.
Thanksgiving may come once a year, but thankfulness is for every day. So in this special edition of the 4:13, we’re looking at what Scripture says about cultivating an attitude of gratitude—not just today, but always!
We hope you’ll meditate on these verses and let them shape your perspective—no matter what season you’re in—because there’s an abundance of joy that comes from a heart full of gratitude!
Empathy is often misunderstood, even maligned. But the truth is—it’s one of the most powerful ways to experience healthier emotions and stronger relationships. True empathy isn’t about coddling or rescuing; it’s about understanding and care that respects God’s truth and empowers personal responsibility.
People are hurting on a scale we’ve never seen before. They’re dealing with an onslaught of issues like anxiety, grief, mental health struggles, and family troubles. Pastors and counselors want to help, yet they’ve become inundated and can’t meet every need.
But what if the church stepped in? What if the body of Christ could bring healing to the hurting and take a load off of the already too-busy pastor and counselor?
We’ve just wrapped up our 164th and final Fresh Grounded Faith conference in Springfield, Missouri, and what a grand finale it was!
Over the past 18 years, we’ve served up fresh, grounded Bible teaching to more than 150,000 women. And as a result, over 4,000 women are now in Bible study who weren’t before, more than 1,000 women have found new life in Christ, and over 7,600 children have been released from poverty in Jesus’ name through Compassion International sponsorships.
When you’ve been hurt or let down, or when you’ve failed over and over, it’s easy to be way too hard on yourself and others. Maybe you’ve struggled to forgive yourself if you’ve blown it, or you can’t seem to forgive others if they have.
But my friend, there’s hope! The gospel is anchored in grace, which means you can forgive others and be gentle with yourself.
