Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Luke 15:26

The Christian life isn’t without challenges. It’s easy to wonder, "What if troubles overwhelm me? What if I can’t find my purpose? What if I fail?" Despite the anxieties, God’s abundant grace is always with you. Accepting this undeserved gift equips you to silence the stresses of the day. Through stories and Scripture over seven days Kristel Ward encourages you to let God give you grace to grow.

The Bible tells us that we are children of God, created in his image, and that to enter into his kingdom we must become like little children. That can be hard to understand, but our relationships with our children can point to God’s relationship with us. Whether you are a parent or not, this 7-day series of devotions will help you reflect on God’s deep, down-to-the-bones love for you.

The more you understand someone’s history, the better you can see their humanity. This is true for individuals as well as society at large. As we fill in the gaps of our collective knowledge on race relations, we can grow in understanding, empathy, and solidarity. We can pave the way for society to move beyond showing support from a distance toward loving one another in long-term advocacy and friendship.

Jesus said “Go and make disciples of every nation,” but many of us stop before we start because we feel like we don’t have what it takes. But Jesus didn’t ask spiritual superstars to make disciples. He invited ordinary people to follow him. In this 7-day devotional from Jessie Cruickshank, discover a pathway for ordinary disciples of Jesus to become disciplemakers who help others be changed by Jesus too.

This guide has been created to journey through reconciliation and oneness as we pray through John 17 “… I pray that all of them may be one." Firstly, becoming one with the Father and His Son, Jesus Christ. Secondly, with our brothers and sisters in the Body of Jesus Christ, the Church. Thirdly, our role as peacemakers in the world around us. This is week three in a five-part series.

Staying close to God in difficult seasons can be incredibly challenging. In these moments, we often feel more distant than ever before. If you’ve ever struggled to remain close to God while waiting on Him, this devotion is for you. Join us as we share our testimony of how God restored our 15-year friendship, reveal five ways to avoid drifting from Him, and find hope during hard seasons.

Need a second chance in life, or need a reminder of God’s limitless grace? The Book of Jonah is for you. This short story about a bad prophet and big fish might seem strange, but it has a lot to say about the transformative power of God’s love. Ready to dive in?

There is a war for the love of God. This all-out war makes perfect sense since loving God is the first and most important commandment. This vital ingredient, love, is how the world will know we are Christians. The Daily Nuggets of Grace is a tool to help Christians remove barriers like guilt, shame, fear, and pride while learning to abide to recover their first love for Christ.

There is a war for the love of God. This all-out war makes perfect sense since loving God is the first and most important commandment. This vital ingredient -love is how the world will know we are Christians. The Daily Nuggets of Grace is a tool to help Christians remove barriers like guilt, shame, fear, and pride while learning to abide to recover their first love for Christ.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.