Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to John 11:35

There is a lot of grief and sorrow in the world. This is all a result of human sin, and we are facing the consequences every day. The Bible does not play that down. But it also shows us how it is possible to rejoice in the midst of sorrow, and how God will ultimately create a new earth where grief and sorrow will be no more.

So many of us are living frustrated, anxious, and overwhelmed. But we don't have to stay this way. New habits can be formed. Fresh hope can be found. Joy is truly right around the corner. But how do we get there? The spiritual practice of gratitude is often the missing key to unlock the hope, joy, and beauty around us.

The Easter season highlights the greatest expression of God’s incomparable love—He did for us what we are not able to do for ourselves. This reading plan focuses on Jesus’ sinless life, His atoning death, and His glorious victory over sin and the grave through His resurrection. And it will help you understand why He did all these things just for you!

It’s easy to grow weary while we wait—but there’s a better way. You can find contentment while contending for more. You can find the balance of holding on to faith for the future while keeping a grateful footing in the present. In this 10-day devotional, Melissa Miller will guide you to a place she calls Restful Anticipation as you learn to trust God during your season of waiting.

The old axiom is true: people don't care how much you know until they know how much you care. We find ourselves in a cultural moment where people simply want to feel seen, heard and loved. The good news? A little kindness goes a long way. It's time for this overlooked and underappreciated fruit of the Spirit to get its due. Ready or not, be kind.

The Beatitudes is the title tradition has given to this most succinct series of blessings that came from the mouth of Jesus. They are the opening summary of "The Sermon on the Mount," found in Matthew 5 through 7, the most famous sermon of all time. Here are the Beatitudes illustrated in paint, with accompanying meditations.

In The Big 5 Plan, author Mitch Ivey will guide you through aligning your beliefs with the Word of God and embracing values that give life to your faith.

Find a sense of sacredness, meaning and worship in the ordinary moments of parenthood with a daily liturgy + accompanying devotional.

Tearfund seeks to transform the lives of those living in poverty. We cannot do this without challenging racial injustice. These reflections speak to people who've been oppressed because of their race or ethnicity. If you've ever felt like you're on a never-ending search for your place in the world, we hope that these words will be a reminder that you are created in the image of God and are loved.

Hear 10 true stories of hope—five videos featuring modern-day redemption stories and five audio devotionals from the life of Jesus. You'll see so clearly that your story is not over. No matter what you’ve been through, God can use you to shine light into someone else's darkness.

This 10-day devotional is an invitation to feel, sit with, and fully acknowledge your suffering after miscarriage or infant loss. It is also an invitation to be seen, understood, and to find Biblically-anchored hope, even amid pain. Ultimately, this is about God. A reminder that He is gracious and meets us right where we are, no matter how lost we may feel.

Our society places such faith in empirical reason, historical progress, and heartfelt emotion that it’s easy to wonder: What role can Christianity play in our modern lives? In this plan, pastor and New York Times bestselling author Timothy Keller invites skeptics to consider that Christianity is more relevant now than ever, and provides believers with inspiring reading on the importance of Christianity today. For more on this topic, buy Timothy Keller’s latest book, Making Sense of God: An Invitation to the Skeptical.

What does the Cross reveal to us about who God is? How can we know him more intimately through contemplating Christ's crucifixion and resurrection? This 12-day plan invites you to prepare your heart for Easter as you journey toward the Cross, reflect on the events of Holy Week, and celebrate the Resurrection.

This reading plan explores the fourth gospel. John wrote the fourth gospel to assure persecuted Jewish believers that Jesus was the fulfillment of God's ancient promises to the Jews; that Jesus really is the Christ, the Son of God. John wanted to make sure that they would remain faithful to Jesus and enjoy abundant life in him.

Even though they may not realize it, every person you rub shoulders with is trying to scratch an itch. They’re trying to get at the answers to deep questions. Dr. Daniel Strange, in his book, Making Faith Magnetic, has provided insight and practical application into how we can engage five universal questions with truth. Learn how the magnetic points will help us connect the people in our lives to Christ.

Explore the lives of 11 remarkable women in the Bible who left a spiritual legacy and impact on their families, communities, and nation.

This plan explores the stories of those who encountered the healing touch of Jesus. His touch was powerful, filled with grace, driven by compassion, and overflowing with love and hope. Whether great or small, rich or poor, young or old, sinner or saint—Jesus showed no partiality. His touch of grace extends to all, transforming lives without exception. No one is beyond the loving and healing embrace of Jesus.

What do the miracles that Jesus performed 2000 years ago have to do with your life? Quite a lot, because Jesus is the same yesterday, today and tomorrow. He is a God of miracles and just as he raised his friend Lazarus from the dead back then, he can give you new life today in areas of your life that have long felt dead.

In this Easter series, Major Brenda Allen reminds us that Christ the Lord has risen, and as followers of Jesus we have the opportunity to demonstrate our relationship with the risen Christ in our daily lives.

Surprised that life didn't turn into sunshiny meadows with butterflies nesting in your hair as soon as you got saved? Yeah, us too. Hopefully this plan will help give some insight on what was truly said about why life gets hard.

Step into the Gospel of John and read through the influence and impact Jesus had the two weeks preceding His death. Once you experience God’s truth, you will never look at life the same – for Jesus is greater than any fear that grips your life or joy that fills your heart.

Sometimes our emotions get the best of us, but with the help of our Savior Jesus, we can overcome any obstacle.

Whether from outward circumstances, inward struggles, or seemingly no reason at all, many of us go through seasons of depression. We often try to find hope, but it can be difficult to connect with God under the weight of our hurt. Built by a team that's experienced deep depression, this plan will help you connect to God's heart, give you practical action steps, and walk you towards healing.

Proverbs is God’s book of wisdom, teaching us the essence and goal of a Christian life. In this 14-day devotional, Timothy Keller offers readers a fresh, inspiring lesson for each day based on different passages within the Book of Proverbs. With his trademark knowledge, Keller unlocks the wisdom within the poetry of Proverbs and guides us toward a new understanding of what it means to live a moral life.  For devotionals on the entire Book of Proverbs, buy Timothy and Kathy Keller’s latest book, God’s Wisdom for Navigating Life . 

Do you find that you are living in a spiritual cage, unable to get out, repeating the same sin? If you are tired of taking two steps forward and three steps backward in your spiritual life, then Holy Spirit will use “Break Free” as a key to get you out of that cage of limitation and stagnation, and into a life of freedom!