Mark 8:30

What does following Jesus mean? In this 3-day devotional by J. Lee Grady, you will discover what kinds of faithful mentors you need in your life and how you can effectively mentor other believers too. Learn how discipleship will strengthen your faith in Christ as you dive into meaningful relationships with others!

“I am sending you out like sheep among wolves…be as shrewd as snakes…innocent as doves” Matthew 10:16. Culture is ever-changing, meaningful conversations can become more difficult as hostility increases. This plan will encourage you to learn from Jesus example as he engaged with the interested, only sought to intrigue the disinterested, and deflected the hostile. He both thrived and achieved his purpose on earth despite hostility, and so can we!

Simon Peter's story is full of bold moves, crashing failures, and slow but deep transformation. This plan explores how trust is built—not by getting everything right, but by walking with Jesus through storms, shame, and calling. If you’ve ever doubted your faith, or yourself, this plan is for you. You can read this plan separately, but it is also part of The Chosen 'Test of Character' journey.

Starting with God 5: How to Start is a 5‑day plan designed to help you encounter God through the Bible. Reading with confidence and faith. This plan encourages you to start not with self‑improvement, but with God—revealed fully in Jesus and faithfully through Scripture. You’ll explore what it means to be born again, why faith must lead to obedience, how to start reading the Gospels (beginning with Mark), and how to keep going with the whole story. No shortcuts—just a faithful beginning with Jesus.