Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Luke 15:18

You are Made New! Rejoice in your new life in Christ through this 7-day devotional, designed especially for new believers. It's all about identity—who Christ is makes you who you are! Andrew and Wendy Palau will guide you with personal stories into rich reflections on how God makes you a new creation from the inside out.

Before the world began, God–the Trinity–imagined a world of goodness, of flourishing, of delight–Eden–with human beings at the very center of it, created for worth, belonging, and purpose. But a slithering serpent with deceitful lies turned delight into despair, and our first parents– and all of us–find ourselves east of Eden, hiding, coping, alone. But God shows up with curious and compassionate questions, inviting us back to him, and back to ourselves. Let’s discover how.

According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, grief is "deep and poignant distress caused by or as if by bereavement." In this devotional for men, we will discuss navigating grief, which can be emotionally challenging for men. We will explore what the Bible has to say on the topic, and what practical steps we might take to press through. Written by Jacques van Dyk.

Jesus told a lot of parables: stories about everyday life, but with a deeper spiritual meaning. The parable of the loving father shows us God’s gracious attitude towards people, and questions our own attitude towards God and fellow humans.

Traditionally, in the third week of Advent, we celebrate the “joy” of Christ’s arrival. Over the next week of these devotionals for men, we will examine the emotion of joy in several different biblical contexts. We pray that you will find joy in life's victories, but also in darkness, in times of emptiness, and in any uncertainty or pain, by God's grace. Written by Brad Klassen.

Biola University's Center for Christianity, Culture & the Arts is pleased to share the 2024 Advent Project, a daily devotional series celebrating the beauty and meaning of the Advent season through art, music, poetry, prayer, Scripture, and written devotions. The project starts on the first day of Advent and continues through Epiphany. Our goal is to help individuals quiet their hearts and enter into a daily routine of worship and reflection during this meaningful but often hectic season. Our prayer is that the project will help ground you in the unsurpassable beauty, mystery and miracle of the Word made flesh.

Jesus left the church the vision of a movement when he challenged us to reproduce from our own Jerusalem into “Judea, Samaria and the end of the earth.” (Acts 1:8). For us to see a movement, we need every Christ follower to adopt Jesus' personal mission to “seek and save the lost.” (Luke 19:10). Evangelism is core to the mission of Jesus and essential to accomplishing his vision. In this reading plan we will explore why is worth to be shared.

Are you seeking renewal this Lent? This daily reading plan invites you to reflect on repentance, renewal, and the hope of the resurrection that you can find in Jesus. During this season of personal reflection, draw closer to God as you reflect on his Word. This 7-day plan is an excerpt from "The Risen Christ", a full Lenten plan that invites you to reflect on Jesus’s life, sacrifice, and victory.

Everyone makes wrong choices, everyone fails at times, and everyone makes mistakes. You will never be perfect. But no matter what you have done, you can find complete forgiveness—you can be made perfectly clean in Jesus. Join Andrew and Wendy for this 6-day series, and learn to give and receive forgiveness.

Lent is an opportunity to pause, reflect, and turn your heart fully toward God. It’s a 40-day period leading up to Easter spent reflecting on Jesus' journey to the cross and preparing our hearts for the celebration of his resurrection. Ultimately, Lent begins with an invitation from God: Return to me. Spend this Lenten season diving into our 6-part Bible Reading Plan designed to help you set aside distractions and refocus on how God is moving in your life.

7 Days Empowered by Grace is a short but powerful Devotional that will help you experience God’s Grace in a real and personal way. In just seven days, you’ll see how His Grace isn’t just a nice idea—it’s the Life-Changing Power in your daily life.

When we were lost in our sin and helpless to save ourselves, God sent His Son Jesus to die on the Cross and rise from the dead to bring us into the fullness of salvation (Titus 3:4-7). This week, we will explore the implications of the empty tomb and everything Christ has accomplished for us. Written by Chris Walker.

Dear Mama, You think you’re alone. You look at your kids and wonder how they can even look you in the eyes after everything you’ve done. Shame clings like your shadow, and you can’t help but ask: Could God really still use someone like me? You’re the mama who’s been through it—addiction, recovery, relapse, regret. Begin each day with a letter straight to your heart: Dear Mama. Through seven raw and real stories of women who met Jesus in their darkest places, you’ll discover this unshakable truth: God’s not done with your story. Not even close.

Rediscover the gift of creativity that God has put in every person, including you, through the lens of Isaiah 61. Each day we are creating through our actions and words at work, at home, and beyond. God has designed creativity to reveal His image in us, release joy chemicals in our brains, spark experiences of intimacy with Him, and bring into existence solutions and beauty that reveal His Kingdom.

Your body doesn’t know the difference between a real and a perceived threat. Each day, you likely encounter numerous stressors that activate your innate stress response and throw you off balance. Taking time to be still and set your mind on Scripture can take you from a fight-or-flight state to a rested state. In the next seven days, you’ll spend time reflecting on Scripture to reset from seven common stressors.

If Jesus really is who He says He is, then what He taught matters—deeply not just for religion, but for real life. In this 7-day plan, you’ll explore the core themes of Jesus’ teaching: who God is, what love actually means, why forgiveness frees you, and how His words lay the foundation for a whole new way to live. This isn’t about vague inspiration or rule-keeping. It’s about rethinking everything around the words of a man who claimed to bring God’s kingdom—starting now.

Life with God is full of small, sacred moments—if we slow down enough to notice them. In Seven Moments with God, Grant shares personal stories and Scriptures that invite you to rediscover childlike wonder, rejoice in God’s pursuit, rest in His presence, embrace joy, and treasure His friendship. These reflections will encourage you to see God’s hand in everyday life and walk more closely with Him.

To feel abandoned is an increasingly common emotion among people. These feelings cause much pain and confusion in people. The focus of this reading plan is to help Christians understand their feelings of abandonment and what to do about them.

In this plan from Joyce Koo Dalrymple and The Navigators, we pay special attention to what Jesus’ parables reveal about God’s character, God’s Kingdom, and God’s love. Grace is one of the main themes of Jesus’ parables and is foundational to the expression of God’s character. God’s grace and kindness draw us into relationship and transforms us from the inside to live holy lives as His people. Encounter a God who loves you so much that He would leave the ninety-nine to find you, to tenderly heal your wounds and joyfully welcome you home!

We all carry stories shaped by pain, rejection, and fear. But often the most damaging story is the one we tell ourselves. In this 7-day devotional, cancer survivor and former Fortune 100 exec Jere Stille shares his journey from trauma and loss to freedom through faith. Discover how God rewrites false narratives, heals shame, and gives you a new story—one filled with hope, truth, and redemption. **NOTICE:** This content includes sensitive themes that some readers may find difficult: Violence & Trauma, Abuse & Exploitation. Please take care as you read.

This 7-day devotional invites you to rediscover the Father’s love and grace. Through the story of the prodigal son and key Scriptures, you’ll learn how to return to God, receive His forgiveness, and walk again in your true identity as His child. Each day helps you take one step closer to restoration and deeper fellowship with the Father.

There is only one way to God, and it's through Jesus, but in Jesus, there are many ways to connect with God. One way you can connect with God is through Compassion. Compassion is connecting with God’s heart towards His people. Through Compassion, we act as the hands and feet of Jesus on the earth. Through this 7-Day devotional, our goal is that your relationship with God will grow as you feel God's love for you and others through Compassion.

Inspired by the feature film Learning You, this seven-day devotional explores the heart of a Father who never gives up on His children. Through scenes of pain, patience, and redemption, you’ll discover that real love doesn’t quit—it stays, learns, endures, and ultimately rejoices. Whether you’re a parent, spouse, or believer wrestling with faith in the middle of life’s storms, these reflections will remind you that God’s love still runs toward you… and He’s still learning you.

Feeling overwhelmed or not enough? You’re not alone, and your feelings are real. But you don’t have to carry these burdens alone. This 7-day mental health devotional invites you to lean on God’s strength and discover the hope He’s placed within you. It’s okay to feel overwhelmed, and it’s okay to seek help.

This series of plans is designed to help you explore essential spiritual practices and put them into action. This specific plan is about the foundational practice of worship. Worship is at the heart of a relationship with God. Developing the practice of worshiping weekly is a critical spiritual discipline for growing stronger in your faith and devotion to him.